Roman Catholic Diocese of Mamfe

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mamfe (Latin : Mamfen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Mamfe in the Ecclesiastical province of Bamenda in Cameroon.

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History

Special churches

The cathedral is St. Joseph's Cathedral in Mamfe.

Bishops

Coadjutor bishop

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