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Samuel Kleda

b. 1959

Cameroonian university teacher and catholic archbishop

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Born 1959. Samuel Kleda is a Cameroonian university teacher, catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Samuel Kleda (born 1959) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who has served as the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Douala, in Cameroon since 17 November 2009. Before that, from 3 November 2007, he was the Coadjutor Bishop of the same Ecclesiastical Metropolitan Province. From 23 October 2000 until 3 November 2007, he served as Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Batouri, Cameroon. Pope John Paul II appointed him bishop. He was consecrated on 18 February 2001 by Christian Wiyghan Tumi, Archbishop of Douala. On 3 November 2007, Pope Benedict XVI transferred him to Douala and appointed him Coadjutor Bishop there. On 17 November 2009, he succeeded at Douala and continues to serve as the Archbishop of Douala, Cameroon.

Background and education He was born in 1959 in Golompuy, North Region, Cameroon. He studied both philosophy and theology at seminary before he was ordained a priest.

Priest On 9 March 1986, he was ordained a priest. He served as a priest until 23 October 2000.

On 17 November 2009, the Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Ecclesiastical Metropolitan Province of Douala presented by Cardinal Christian Wiyghan Tumi. That same day Bishop Samuel Kleda, previously Coadjutor Bishop, succeeded as the local ordinary at Doula.

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Important facts

Born
1959, Mayo Danay
Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Catholic archbishop, Diocesan bishop, Coadjutor archbishop

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Samuel Kleda?

Cameroonian university teacher and catholic archbishop

When was Samuel Kleda born?

Samuel Kleda was born in 1959 in Mayo Danay.

What is Samuel Kleda's occupation?

Samuel Kleda is a university teacher, catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality is Samuel Kleda?

Samuel Kleda is Cameroonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel Kleda

· Wikidata: Q450385

· DBpedia: Samuel Kleda

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