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Catholic Church in Cameroon

Marian Grotto of Our Lady of the Fields Mbandjock Parish of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Obala vandalized on 7 February 2024. Credit: Obala Diocese

Marian Grotto in Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Vandalized, Investigations Ongoing

Feb 7, 2024

The Marian Grotto of Our Lady of the Fields Mbandjock Parish of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Obala has been vandalized, the Parish Priest has said.

Vehicles near St. Luke Junction along the Buea Central Market Road and in front of the Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral  burnt by unidentified gunmen on 29 January 2024. Credit: Mimi Mefo Info

“Unacceptable”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon on Deadly Attack on Civilians

Jan 31, 2024

The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has condemned the killing and injury of innocent civilians and vandalism after “unidentified gunmen” attacked Buea Central market in his Episcopal See.

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon's Buea Diocese. Credit: Buea Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Condoles with Victims of Tragic Road Accident

Jan 26, 2024

The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has condoled with victims of the tragic road accident that occurred on January 23, resulting in the death of at least two persons and injuring of dozens. 

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi (left) and Bishop Emmanuel B. Bushu (right). Credit: Buea Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Lifts Ban on Predecessor from Celebrating Holy Mass in Public

Jan 15, 2024

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Buea Diocese has lifted the prohibition on his predecessor, Bishop Emmanuel B. Bushu, from concelebrating with him and celebration Holy Mass in public in the Cameroonian Episcopal See without his “explicit permission”.

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) during the closing Mass of their 47th Annual Seminar in the Diocese of Maroua-Mokolo. Credit: NECC

Bishops in Cameroon Express “compassion” for Victims of “atrocities” in Country’s Regions

Jan 14, 2024

Catholic Bishops in Cameroon have expressed their “compassion” for victims of violence in the Far North region as well as the Northwest and the Southwest regions of the Central African nation.

Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea, President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) during the 9 January 2024 opeining ceremony of the 47th Annual Seminar of NECC. Credit: NECC

Bishops’ Conference President Urges Cameroonians to Ensure 2024 is “a year of real peace”

Jan 13, 2024

The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has urged citizens of the Central Africa nation to work towards ensuring that “real peace” is realized throughout the country in 2024.

Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Bamenda Archdiocese in Cameroon. Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Archdiocese in Cameroon Praying for End of Insecurity in “year of Holy Spirit"

Jan 12, 2024

In the recently launched year of the Holy Spirit in Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese, the people of God in the country are praying for an end of insecurity in the country's English speaking North West and South West regions.

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi (left) and Bishop Emmanuel B. Bushu (right). Credit: Buea Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Prohibits Predecessor from Celebrating Holy Mass in Public

Jan 8, 2024

Bishop Emmanuel B. Bushu, who retired from the pastoral care of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea in December 2019, has been prohibited from celebrating or concelebrating Holy Mass in public in the Cameroonian Episcopal See without the “explicit permission” of his successor.

Depiction of the Holy Spirit in St. Peter’s Basilica. | Paolo Gallo / Shutterstock

Cameroonian Archdiocese Launches “year of the Holy Spirit” to Spur Spiritual Growth

Jan 7, 2024

The Archdiocese of Bamenda in Cameroon has launched the year of the Holy Spirit which is set to run from January to December with a view of stimulating spiritual growth among the people of God.

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Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Concerned about Priests Not Wearing Clerical Attire

Jan 4, 2024

The Bishop of Cameroon's Catholic Diocese of Buea has faulted members of the Clergy in the diocese for not wearing clerical attire while undertaking their pastoral activities.

Pope Francis with members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC). Credit: Vatican Media

“We formally forbid all blessings of homosexual couples”: Catholic Bishops in Cameroon

Dec 25, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Cameroon have added their voice to other Catholic Church leaders, who have prohibited the implementation of Fiducia Supplicans in their Episcopal Sees and territories they govern.

Some of the vulnerable children who gifts from Give Hope to Our Children (GHOC), a Catholic Association in Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Entity in Cameroon “brings joy” to Vulnerable Children in Christmas Initiative

Dec 22, 2023

Give Hope to Our Children (GHOC), a Catholic Association run by a Priest of Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese, has reached out to hundreds of vulnerable children in a Christmas initiative aimed at sharing love, giving hope, and bringing joy to the needy.

Catholic Bishops in procession during the olden Jubilee of St. Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary Bambui (STAMS) on 1 Dcember 2023. Credit: Bamenda Archdiocese

Model Ministry Upon Jesus’ Humility, Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon to Clergy

Dec 9, 2023

Members of the Clergy are to model their ministry upon the humility of Jesus Christ, the Archbishop of Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese has said, and cautioned against “clericalism”.

Some Catholic Bishops in Cameroon during the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the St. Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary Bambui (STAMS) on 1 December 2023. Credit: Archdiocese of Bamenda

Major Seminary in Cameroon Earns Recognition for Producing “true pastors of souls”

Dec 1, 2023

St. Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary Bambui (STAMS) in Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has been lauded for producing “true pastors of souls” in its 50 years of existence.

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon's Buea Diocese. Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Facing Social Media Attacks, Clergy Decry “the smear campaign”

Nov 24, 2023

Members of the Clergy of Cameroon's Catholic Diocese of Buea are supporting their Local Ordinary, Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi, who is facing social media attacks, which the Clergy dismiss as an unfortunate “smear campaign”.

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala Archdiocese recognised by Paul Biya. Credit: NECC

Archbishop in Cameroon Known for the Practice of Herbalism Receives State Recognition

Nov 23, 2023

A Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon known for the practice of herbalism has been recognised by the President of the Central African nation.

Pope Francis meets with Pato, a migrant from Cameroun who lost his wife Matyla and child Marie in the desert between Libya and Tunisia last July. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Meets Cameroonian Migrant Who Survived Tunisia-Libya Desert

Nov 17, 2023

Pope Francis has me with a Cameroonian mgriant who lost his wife and daughter in the desert between Libya and Tunisia last July.

A screenshot of Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Bamenda Archdiocese in Cameroon during the 15 Nivember 2023 webinar.

Cameroonian Archbishop on Why Synod on Synodality in Rome was Special

Nov 16, 2023

The October 4-29 XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops was a “special” moment for the Universal Church, Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Bamenda Archdiocese in Cameroon who participated in the Rome meeting has said.

Late Br. Cyprian Ngeh. Credit: Immaculate Conception Medical Center Njimafor

Catholic Missionary Stabbed to Death in Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese

Nov 9, 2023

A member of the Congregation of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception (CFIC) in Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese has been killed in a stabbing incident.

Bishop Aloysius Fondong Abangalo prays for the victims of the November 6 attack in Egbekaw. Credit: Mamfe Diocese

Catholic Bishop Condemns Killing of Dozens in Morning Attack on Cameroonian Village

Nov 6, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of Mamfe Diocese in Cameroon has “vehemently condemned” the killing of innocent civilians following an attack at the new Layout Egbekaw, a locality within his Episcopal See.