Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam (Latin : Bafussamen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bafoussam in the ecclesiastical province of Douala in Cameroon.

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History

Special churches

The cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint-Joseph in Bafoussam.

Bishops

Auxiliary bishops

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

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