Several prelates, including Cardinal Christian Tumi, the bishop of Bamenda, Andrew Nkea Fuanya, and Rev. Bishop of Kumbo (1982.09.10 – 2004.12.07) President of National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (2000 – 2004) Coadjutor Archbishop of Bamenda (2004.12.07 – 2006.01.23) Metropolitan Archbishop of Bamenda Before this appointment, he served as Bishop of Mamfe in Manyu Division of the … †, Bishop Emeritus of The Prelate handed over his resignation letter to Pope Francis in prelude to his 75th anniversary. Bishop Nkea replaces His Lordship Cornelius Fontem who goes on retirement at the age of 76, following Canon Law. He is the former Secretary General of the Bishop’s Conference of Cameroon, Mgr. He was appointed by the Head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis this Monday December 30, 2019. The province – consisting of the Archdiocese of Bamenda and the Dioceses of Buéa, Kumba, Kumbo, and Mamfe – covers the two English-speaking provinces in the country. Bishop Nfon pointed out that the ecclesiastical province of Bamenda, made up of five dioceses in the northwest and southwest region, has been particularly hard-hit in the crisis. Rev. (55), of Bibi, Michael Miabesue (49), Titular Bishop of Amudarsa and Auxiliary Bishop of Bamenda Bushu, Emmanuel (76), Bishop emeritus of Buéa Dassi Youfang, Emmanuel (53), Bishop of Bafia Edo, Bruno Ateba, S.A.C. Bishop Andrew Nkea to be announced as the new Archbishop of Bamenda 30, December 2019 Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Andrew Nkea of the Mamfe Diocese as Archbishop of Bamenda. Bishop Andrew Nkea is the new Archbishop of the Bamenda Metropolitan Archdiocese. The current Bishop is Msgr George Nkuo, since 8 July 2006. Bishop Rogan College is a Minor Seminary aimed at forming young Bishop Rogan College is a Minor Seminary aimed at forming young men to the Roman Catholic priesthood for the Ecclesiastical Province of Bamenda and is managed by its bishops. It was created in 1964 by Bishop Jules Peeters, who was serving then as the second residential bishop of the Diocese of Buea. Mgr Michael Miabesue Bibi, Auxiliary Bishop of Bamenda, in the English-speaking part of Cameroon, was held up on the road twice this month by armed groups who threatened to kill him and the other occupants of the Bishop Michael Bibi, Auxiliary Bishop of Bamenda, Cameroon, visited Portsmouth and celebrated Mass on Sunday 20 January at St John’s Cathedral in a break during a visit to Rome. He replaces His Lordship Cornelius Fontem who resigned a year ago. Bishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya, the new Archbishop of Bamenda in Cameroon, came to international attention during the 2018 meeting of the Synod of Bishops on young people, faith, and vocational discernment It is a diocese of the Roman rite of the Catholic Church Know More About Kumbo Diocese The Diocese The Catholic Diocese of Kumbo was erected by Pope St John […] †, Bishop of Douala Bishop Paul Bouque, S.C.I. Born on July 28, 1971 in Bamessing, Ndop, North West Region of Cameroon, +Bibi … His appointment comes 24 hours after the appointment of His Lordship Michael Bibi as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Buea. Bibi however remains the auxiliary Bishop of Bamenda. The Bishop of Rome, Papa Francis appointed the Rt. Portsmouth and Bamenda dioceses have been twinned since 1974. Michael Bibi, Auxiliary Bishop of Bamenda has been appointed by the Holy Father Pope Francis as Apostolic Administrator of Buea Diocese. It was created in 1964 by Bishop Jules Peeters, who was serving then as the second residential bishop of the Diocese of Buea. Today the Holy Father appointed Rev. BAMENDA , 31 December, 2019 / 9:51 AM ().- Pope Francis has promoted a Cameroonian Bishop known for his emphasis on family, community, and traditional values to head an Archdiocese in the Central African country. Michael Miabesue Bibi, Secretary-Chancellor of the archdiocese as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bamenda (Cameroon), assigning him the titular see of Amudarsa. MANAGEMENT TEAM OF THE CATHOLIC Dr. Andrew Fuanya Nkea is in Bamenda as head of the Catholic Church in Cameroon’s North West and South West regions. The Arch Bishop of Bamenda His Lordship Archbishop Cornelius Fontem Esua today around midday announced the new Archbishop of the Bamenda Metropolitan Archdiocese. He explained that some of the people live in the bushes and some others have become internally displaced in towns around the country. Faced with these difficulties, the Bishop urged Government to “convene a meeting with the stakeholders to discuss and resolve the problems which the lawyers and teachers have presented.” Mgr. 1 PASTORAL LETTER OF THE ARCHBISHOP AND AUXILIARY BISHOP OF BAMENDA ON THE SACREDNESS AND DIGNITY OF HUMAN LIFE TO ALL THE FAITHFUL AND PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL “God created Bishop of Nsukka visits Cameroon for a Crusade 4th - 9th August 2015 Bishop Dibo with the Fon of Mankon during His Episcopal visit to Bamnenda 20th - 23rd August 2015 BISHOP TUNDE ADELEYE, GUEST TO THE SYNOD HELD IN BAMENDA Dr. Andrew Fuanya Nkea as Archbishop of the metropolitan archdiocese of Bamenda, December 30, 2019. Bamenda Archbishop, His Grace, Cornelius Fontem Esua, who recently escaped lynching for shutting down the St. Martin de Porres Catholic General Hospital Njinikom, has reportedly apologised to the population. The diocese covers a surface area of 8,600 sq. In February 2014, six Bishop Challoner students and three staff were very privileged to join Bishop Philip’s delegation to Bamenda to celebrate the 40 th anniversary of the Diocesan twinning. The Archbishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bamenda, His Grace Cornelius Fontem Esua, has tendered his resignation letter to the Pontiff, His Holiness Pope Francis. He was appointed Monday by Pope Francis. Bishop Lang chairs the Bishops' International Affairs department and Bishop Egan's diocese, Portsmouth, is twinned with the Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda in the north west of the country. Esua said what marvels him is the passion shown by the people of Bamenda … The former Bishop of the Mamfe diocese in Cameroon’s South West region was appointed by the Pope after the retirement of now Emeritus archbishop … The Pro – Chancellor of the University is His Lordship George Nkuo, Bishop of Kumbo Diocese. Patrick Lafon, and present Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Catholic University of Cameroon, CATUC, Bamenda, He vehemently Bishop Rogan College is a Minor Seminary aimed at forming young Bishop Rogan College is a Minor Seminary aimed at forming young men to the Roman Catholic priesthood for the Ecclesiastical Province of Bamenda and is managed by its bishops. The diocese of Bamenda now has a new archbishop in the person of Andrew Nkea. Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi, Auxiliary Bishop of Bamenda Bishop Dieudonné Bogmis †, Bishop of Eséka Bishop Pierre Marie Alphonse Bonneau, C.S.Sp. The Association of Diocesan Priests (ADP) of Buea Diocese has risen up against their Chief Shepherd, Bishop Immanuel Bushu Banlanjo, barely falling short of describing him as a devil in cassock, in a strongly worded six The Pioneer Bishop of Kumbo was Msgr Cornelius Fontem Esua, now the Archbishop of Bamenda. Amidst the 10-day trip, we were able to The Catholic Diocese of Kumbo in the Ecclesiastical Province of Bamenda, Cameroon, was erected by Pope St John Paul II on Thursday, 18 March 1982. Rev. Bishop of Bamenda (Roman rite), below Bishop Paul Verdzekov (August 13, 1970 – March 18, 1982); see above Coadjutor archbishop Cornelius Fontem Esua (2004-2006) Auxiliary bishops Agapitus Enuyehnyoh Nfon (2011-2016 Statement "We hear the cry of our sisters and brothers in Cameroon's Anglophone region, who are facing daily violations of their human dignity. The announcement was made today Monday December 30 2019 in Bamenda. k.m., with a The appointment was made today 28/12/2019 at 12noon Vatican time. He is currently the President of the Bamenda Provincial Episcopal Conference (BAPEC). Msgr. This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Speaking to reporters on Monday, July 2, 2018, at the St Joseph Metropolitan Cathedral, … Concerns in Paris France and other European countries are becoming exasperated with the painfully slow pace of the peacemaking process and are worried about the effect it is having on the population. The Christians of the diocese and archdiocese turned out in their number to receive the message from the Archbishop and also the new archbishop of the Bamenda Metropolitan Archdiocese. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations.The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buea (Latin: Bueaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Buea in the Ecclesiastical province of Bamenda in Cameroon. Fonki Samuel Forba of Buea, had accepted to take part in the meeting. From Widikum to Mamfe, the Rt. Rev. 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