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Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi

Thanksgiving Mass in commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of St. Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Exhortation on the Church in Africa
and its evangelizing mission towards the Year 2000, Ecclesia in Africa. Credit: Fr. Herbert Niba

African Catholics in Diaspora Urged to Resist Secular Influences, to Practice Christian Faith “in season, out of season”

Sep 17, 2025

The Bishop of Cameroon’s Buéa Catholic Diocese has cautioned African Catholics in diaspora against secular influences that can draw them away from practising their Christian faith. 

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.

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.

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: Buea Diocese

After Grisly Accident, Cameroonian Catholic Bishop, Journalist, Driver “all doing well”: Diocesan Official

Mar 3, 2025

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon is in stable condition, and is recovering “well” alongside a journalist and driver following a grisly accident he was involved in on February 28, the Chancellor of the Cameroonian Diocese has said.

Bernard Okalia Bilai, during the opening ceremony of the 48th annual seminar of the Bishops of Cameroon in the Catholic Diocese of Buea. Credit: ACI Africa

Government Official in Cameroon Thanks Catholic Bishops Praying for Country’s Embattled Regions

Jan 11, 2025

The Governor of the South West region of Cameroon has expressed gratitude to Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation for their prayers and commitment to peace, emphasizing the positive impact of the prayers on regions affected by conflict. 

Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya, President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC). Credit: ACI Africa

Arise, “fold your sleeves; let’s build our country”: Cameroon Catholic Bishops’ President to Citizens at Annual Seminar

Jan 8, 2025

The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has called on the people of God in the Central African nation to take personal responsibility in realizing the development of the country.

Synodality “criterion for efficiency of our pastoral work”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon at 2025 Annual Bishops’ Seminar

Jan 7, 2025

Bishop Sosthène Léopold Bayemi Matjei of the Catholic Diocese of Obala in Cameroon has encouraged the fostering of Synodality in the mission of the Church.

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

Cameroon’s Protracted Anglophone Crisis “progressively coming to an end”: Catholic Bishop

Jan 7, 2025

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea has expressed optimism about the resolution of Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis. 

Dedication of the Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon. Credit: ACI Africa

Dedicated Co-Cathedral of Cameroon’s Buea Catholic Diocese “fruit of our collective prayers, contributions”: Bishop

Jan 6, 2025

The realization of the Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon that was dedicated on January 5 is a testament to the collective sacrifices, prayers, and generosity of the people of God, the Local Ordinary has said.

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea presiding over Mass for the launch of the 2024/2025 academic year in his Episcopal See. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Buea

Parents in Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Urged “not to relent” as Good Role Models, Sacrificing for Children’s Wellbeing

Nov 22, 2024

Parents and guardians with children in Catholic schools in Cameroon’s Buea Diocese have been encouraged to be positive examples and to persist in making sacrifices for the wellbeing of their children.

Deadly Attack on Police Officers in Cameroon’s Southwest Region an “act that violates human life”: Catholic Bishop

Aug 27, 2024

The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has “strongly” condemned the killing of police officers in the country’s Southwest region following an attack on their security post located in his Episcopal See.

Credit: Buea Diocese

Catholic Women in Cameroon Urged to Live Christian Faith “in all aspects”

Jul 28, 2024

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea has called upon members of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in the Central African nation to be consistent in practising their Christian faith, allowing it to influence all aspects of their lives.

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea

For Lasting Peace, Let’s “remember the good of others”: Catholic Bishop of Buea, Cameroon, on Diocesan Feast Day

Jul 12, 2024

Lasting peace is premised on our readiness to let go the negative experiences of the past, and reaffirming other and recalling their good, Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea has said on the Feast Day of the Cameroonian Episcopal See. 

Credit: Diocese of Buea

International Labor Day: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Recognizes Pastoral Agents’ “hard work, sacrifices”

May 1, 2024

On the occasion of the annual celebration of the International Labor Day commemorated May 1, Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Buea Diocese has recognized with “gratitude and appreciation” the sacrificial efforts pastoral workers make in serving the people of God in his Episcopal See. 

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi with the eight Priests he ordained on 5 April 2024. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Cautions Newly Ordained Priests against “the seven deadly sins”

Apr 8, 2024

The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has called upon the eight newly ordained Priests to be prudent, vigilant, and avoid temptations. 

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

Bishop in Cameroon Condoles with Family of Catholic Pupils Killed in Fire Accident

Mar 4, 2024

The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has condoled with the family of four children who died following a fire incident at their home in Batoke, a town within his Episcopal See.

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

Diocesan Pastoral Council in Cameroon Lauds Bishop for Focusing on Growth amid Attacks

Mar 1, 2024

Social media attacks have trailed the leadership of Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi from the time he ascended to the helm of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea, first as Apostolic Administrator in December 2019.  Bishop Bibi has, however, chosen to look the other way and focus on development of his Episcopal See, members of the Diocese’s Pastoral Council have said.