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Diocese of Sangmélima
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sangmélima (Latin: Sangmelimaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Sangmélima in the ecclesiastical province of Yaoundé in Cameroon.
History
On January 18, 1963, it was established as Diocese of Sangmélima from the Diocese of Douala.
On May 20, 1991, the Diocese lost territory to the newly-formed Roman Catholic Diocese of Ebolowa-Kribi.
Leadership
Bishops of Sangmélima (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order:
Bishop Christophe Zoa (December 4, 2008 – present), formerly auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Yaounde
Bishop Raphaël Marie Ze (January 23, 1992 – December 4, 2008)
Bishop Jean-Baptiste Ama (July 22, 1983 – May 20, 1991), appointed Bishop of Ebolowa-Kribi
Bishop Pierre-Célestin Nkou (January 18, 1963 – May 16, 1983)
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