Roman Catholic Diocese of Maroua–Mokolo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Maroua–Mokolo (Latin: Maruan(us)–Mokolen(sis)) is a diocese located in the cities of Maroua and Mokolo in the Ecclesiastical province of Garoua in Cameroon.

History

March 11, 1968: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Maroua–Mokolo from the Diocese of Garoua
January 29, 1973: Promoted as Diocese of Maroua–Mokolo

Leadership

Bishops of Maroua–Mokolo (Roman rite)
- Bishop Philippe Albert Joseph Stevens (since 1994.11.11)
- Bishop Jacques Joseph François de Bernon, O.M.I. (1973.01.29 – 1994.09.22)
Prefects Apostolic of Maroua–Mokolo (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jacques Joseph François de Bernon, O.M.I. (1968.03.11 – 1973.01.29)

See also

Roman Catholicism in Cameroon

Sources

GCatholic.org

Coordinates: 10°35′46″N 14°18′54″E / 10.5962°N 14.3149°E / 10.5962; 14.3149

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