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Catholic Church in Cameroon

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon. Credit: Buea Diocese

Catholic Teachers in Cameroonian Diocese Urged to Embrace Holistic Formation of Students

Aug 27, 2025

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon has called on teachers and administrators in Catholic schools across his Episcopal See to strengthen their commitment to faith-based education, authenticity, and holistic formation of students.

Members of the Bamenda Provincial Episcopal Conference (BAPEC). Credit: Mamfe Diocese/Buea Diocese

Voting “an act of grave moral responsibility”: Catholic Bishops of Cameroon’s Bamenda Province to Electorate

Aug 26, 2025

Catholic Bishops of Cameroon’s Bamenda Provincial Episcopal Conference (BAPEC) have emphasized the need for the electorate to actively participate in their country’s presidential election scheduled for October 12.

Bishop Barthélemy Yaouda Hourgo of the Catholic Diocese of Yagoua in Cameroon. Credit: Yagoua Diocese

Ahead of Cameroon’s October Presidential Poll, Yagoua Catholic Diocese Directs Daily Angelus Prayer for Peace

Aug 24, 2025

Bishop Barthélemy Yaouda Hourgo of the Catholic Diocese of Yagoua in Cameroon has directed daily prayer of Angelus and other forms of prayer for peace as the Central African nation approaches October presidential election.

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné leading pilgrims in the annual peace pilgrimage in Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Urges Citizens to Vote with Conscience in October Presidential Poll

Aug 15, 2025

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam has called on citizens of the country to remain vigilant, uphold truth, and vote with integrity in the country’s upcoming elections, warning against corruption, tribalism, and the sale of conscience. 

Some members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) with the Minister of State, Secretary-General at the Presidency. Credit: President of the Republic of Cameroon

Cameroonian Government Lauds Catholic Church’s Contribution to Peace-Building ahead of Presidential Election

Aug 15, 2025

The Minister of State, Secretary-General at the Presidency of Cameroon has commended the Catholic Church in the Central African nation for committing to peace-building as the country prepares for the presidential election in October.

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon. Credit: ACI Africa

In Cameroon, “anti-gospel acts” Causing Discontent ahead of 2025 Presidential Poll: Catholic Archbishop Urges Fraternity

Aug 12, 2025

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala has denounced what he has termed as “anti-gospel acts”, including corruption and bad governance that he says are causing discontent among Cameroonians as they prepare for the October presidential election.

Credit: Mamfe Diocese

“He died doing what he loved”: Catholic Bishop Pays Tribute to Young Priest Swept Away by River in Cameroon

Aug 3, 2025

Fr. Carol Tchinda Nguito, the Cameroonian Catholic Priest who drowned while returning from a pastoral mission in Mamfe Diocese, has been remembered as a dedicated servant who gave his life while carrying out the mission of the Church.

Fr. Carol Tchinda Nguito. Credit: Mamfe Diocese

Cameroonian Diocese Sends Out Prayer Appeal for Rescue of Parish Priest Swept away in a River

Aug 1, 2025

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mamfe in Cameroon is appealing for prayers for the rescue of one of the Priests in the Diocese who was swept away by a raging river on his way from mission.

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Says Hate Speech, Misinformation Not Conducive for Presidential Election

Jul 31, 2025

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam has condemned the spread of hate speech, tribalism, and misinformation, and lies, warning that the situation undermines peace and national cohesion as the country approaches its presidential election in slated for October.

Credit: Buea Diocese

Cameroon’s Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province Challenged to Renew Missionary Zeal at Pastoral Plan’s Silver Jubilee

Jul 25, 2025

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has urged the people of God in the Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province (BAPEC) to rekindle their missionary zeal as the province marks the 25th anniversary of its Provincial Pastoral Plan, a roadmap adopted in 2000 to guide evangelization, catechesis, and development efforts across the province’s five Dioceses.

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea. Credit: Buea Diocese

Over 800 Attending 2025 Youth Camp at Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Urged to Embrace Faith and Discipline

Jul 22, 2025

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has called on young people to increase their rootedness in faith, hope, and moral discipline.

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Buea

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Announces Diocesan Synod on “what kind of Buea Diocese do we want”

Jul 10, 2025

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has announced the convocation of a Diocesan Synod to be held in May 2026 and called on Clergy, members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) and the Laity to prayerfully discern the future of the Cameroonian Episcopal See following its 75th anniversary celebrations.

Newly Ordained Deacons in Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese Urged to “give up everything”, Serve the Poor

Jun 13, 2025

The newly ordained Deacons in the Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon have been urged to embrace a life of self-denial and service, dedicating themselves fully to Christ and the poor.

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

Christ’s Ascension Start of “His eternal reign, presence among us in new, profound way”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon

May 31, 2025

The Ascension of Jesus Christ started off His everlasting reign, becoming present in human life in ways that are “profound”, Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea has said.  

Credit: Fr. Christopher Geh Kum

From Slums to Priesthood: Cameroonian Catholic Priest Shares Journey of Faith, Renews Commitment to Serving the Poor

May 22, 2025

A Cameroonian Catholic Priest has penned a heartwarming testimony of his experiences in a book, narrating his experience with poverty to the sacred vocation of the Priesthood.

Abductors Demand Ransom to Free Catholic Priest Kidnapped from Cameroon’s Garoua Archdiocese

May 14, 2025

Abductors are demanding a ransom for the release of Fr. Valentin Mbaïbarem, who was kidnapped on May 7 from Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Garoua, the Chancellor of the Cameroonian Metropolitan See has told ACI Africa.

At Annual Pilgrimage, Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Encourages Devotion to Blessed Virgin Mary, “bearer of hope”

Apr 19, 2025

At the annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady in Doumelong, Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam has recognized the Blessed Virgin Mary as “a bearer of hope” and encouraged devotion to her. 

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese

Over 20,000 Youths at Diocesan Synod in Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese Urged to Resist Vices, Reciprocate God’s Love

Apr 17, 2025

At the conclusion of a three-year Diocesan Synod that targeted young people, Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese urged the more than 20,000 participants to come to terms with the love God for them even as they make meaning of the modern world and resisting vices, be disposed to reciprocate God’s love. 

Credit: Justice and Peace Commission of Kumbo Diocese

Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Issues “urgent alert” on Human Trafficking Surge amid Protracted Regional Violent Conflict

Apr 9, 2025

Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Kumbo, which is part of Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province, located in the country's conflict-affected North West region has issued an “urgent alert” on a surge of human trafficking in the Episcopal See.

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC). Credit: ACI Africa

Rise above Challenges to Vote Massively in October Polls: Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops to Electorate

Apr 2, 2025

With challenges such as high cost of living and insecurity in vast regions of Cameroon, few people may see the reason to participate in the country’s presidential elections slated for October, members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) have said.