Roman Catholic Diocese of Kumbo

The Diocese of Kumbo (Latin: Dioecesis Kumboensis ) is a location in Cameroon Roman Catholic diocese based in Kumbo. It is among the most populous Catholic dioceses in the country.

History

At the end of the 19th century, religious of the SAC dedicated for a Erstmissionierung Cameroon. 1912 then reached first missionaries from Germany, the region.

After the end of World War II, the German missionaries were forced by the French and British occupying forces to leave the country.

The Diocese of Kumbo was established on 18 March 1982 by Pope John Paul II with the Apostolic Constitution Aptiora in this out of territory of the Archdiocese of Bamenda and this is a suffragan.

Since the 1980s, the diocese maintains a partnership with the Diocese of Limburg. Thus mutual exchange programs are promoted.

Bishop of Kumbo

• Cornelius Fontem Esua, 1982-2004, then Koadjutorerzbischof of Bamenda
• George Nkuo, since 2006