The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mamfe ( la, Mamfen(sis)) is a

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located in the city of Mamfe in the

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History

* February 9, 1999: Established as Diocese of Mamfe from

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Special churches

The

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is St. Joseph's Cathedral in Mamfe.

Bishops

Bishop A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is ca ...

s of Mamfe (Roman rite) ** Bishop Francis Teke Lysinge (February 9, 1999 – January 25, 2014) ** Bishop

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(January 25, 2014 – December 30, 2019), appointed Archbishop of Bamenda ** Bishop Aloysius Fondong Abangalo (February 22, 2022 - )

Coadjutor bishop

(2013-2014)

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