Diocese of Bafang

Dioecesis Bafangensis

Bishop(s)

Abraham Kome, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 26 May 2012
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Douala
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Cameroon
Square Kilometers: 7,229 (2,792 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: B.P. 213, Bafang, Cameroun
Telephone: 691.06.47.46

Past and Present Ordinaries

Abraham Kome (26 May 2012 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
26 May 2012	Erected	Diocese of Nkongsamba (Nkam and Haut Nkam)	Diocese of Bafang (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

2012 131,475 252,284 52.1% 31 31 4,241 11 31 ap2013

2015 124,193 299,000 41.5% 38 2 40 3,104 2 11 34 ap2016

2018 172,364 400,230 43.1% 41 3 44 3,917 3 4 39 ap2019

2020 180,400 420,370 42.9% 40 2 42 4,295 2 1 40 ap2021

2022 161,466 388,989 41.5% 48 48 3,363 1 3 41 ap2023

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2012	131,475	252,284	52.1%	31		31	4,241		11	31	ap2013
2015	124,193	299,000	41.5%	38	2	40	3,104	2	11	34	ap2016
2018	172,364	400,230	43.1%	41	3	44	3,917	3	4	39	ap2019
2020	180,400	420,370	42.9%	40	2	42	4,295	2	1	40	ap2021
2022	161,466	388,989	41.5%	48		48	3,363	1	3	41	ap2023