Roman Catholic Diocese of Ebolowa
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ebolowa (Latin: Ebolouanus) is a diocese located in the city of Ebolowa in the Ecclesiastical province of Yaoundé in Cameroon.
History
- May 20, 1991: Established as Diocese of Ebolowa–Kribi from the Diocese of Sangmélima. In June 2008, the diocese was split off to form the Diocese of Ebolowa and the Diocese of Kribi.
Leadership
- Bishops of Ebolowa (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Philippe Alain Mbarga (2016.10.22 - present); consecrated, and installed, on the following Dec. 8[1]
- Bishop Jean Mbarga (2004.10.15 - 2014.10.31); Diocese of Kribi detached; served from 2013.07.29 also as Apostolic Administrator of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yaounde; elevated to Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yaounde, based in Yaounde, Cameroon, by Pope Francis, while serving as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Ebolowa
- Bishop Jean-Baptiste Ama (1991.05.20 – 2002.03.15)
See also
References
- ^ "Other Pontifical Acts". www.news.va. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
Sources
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