Diocese of Maroua–Mokolo
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
Bishops
Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order
- Bishops of Maroua–Mokolo (Roman rite), below
- Bishop Bruno Ateba Edo, S.A.C. (since April 5, 2014)
- Bishop Philippe Albert Joseph Stevens † (November 11, 1994 – April 5, 2014)
- Bishop Jacques Joseph François de Bernon, O.M.I. (January 29, 1973 – September 22, 1994); see below
- Prefect Apostolic of Maroua–Mokolo (Roman rite), below
- Father Jacques Joseph François de Bernon, O.M.I. (March 11, 1968 – January 29, 1973); see above
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
- Barthélemy Yaouda Hourgo, appointed Bishop of Yagoua in 2008
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Maroua–Mokolo is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[1]