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Catholic Church in Cameroon

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.

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

Cameroon Elections 2025: Catholic Bishops Urge Authorities to Provide "electoral security” for October Polls

Apr 1, 2025

Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops have called on the “competent authorities” in the Central African nation to address any electoral insecurities that may mar the country’s presidential elections slated for October.

Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Suspends “all forms of worship” for Chapel after Desecrators Steal Blessed Sacrament

Mar 26, 2025

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bafang in Cameroon has directed that St. Augustine Famkeu Chapel of the Diocese remains closed after the chapel was desecrated, with the robbers making away with a Ciborium containing consecrated hosts and other items.

Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Justin Georges Ebengue of Yokadouma Diocese in Cameroon. Credit: NECC

Like in Priestly Service, Live Episcopal Ministry in “communion with Christ”: Archbishop to New Bishop in Cameroon

Mar 3, 2025

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon has called on the newly Consecrated Bishop of Yokadouma Diocese to model his Episcopal Ministry after the person of Jesus Christ. 

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.

Sylvanus Shulika Binla, Coordinator of the Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC). Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Justice, Peace Official in Cameroon Cautions against “disinformation campaigns” during Electioneering Period

Mar 2, 2025

As Cameroon gears up for the presidential Election Day in October 2025, the Coordinator of the Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has cautioned against the spreading of falsehood aimed at misleading the public.

Bishop Sosthène Léopold Bayemi Matjei of the Catholic Diocese of Obala in Cameroon. Credit: ACI Africa

“We have to work hard to change Cameroon”: Bishop to Catholics amid Challenges, October Presidential Election

Feb 27, 2025

The President of the Episcopal Commission for Communication at the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has urged Catholics in the Central African nation to embrace their role as bearers of hope and work diligently to transform the country that is gearing up for a presidential election later this year.

Sr. Marcelline Manga and Fr. Aurélien Léhoun Mbéa. Credit: ACI Africa

“Our Church needs us”: Catholic Communicators in Cameroon Urged to Persevere in Their Media Apostolate

Feb 27, 2025

Catholic communicators in Cameroon have been urged to remain steadfast in their media apostolate, keeping in mind their role in fostering hope, solidarity, and peace in society.

Cameroon’s Catholic Communicators Challenged “to be messengers of hope”

Feb 26, 2025

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) have challenged Catholic communicators in the Central African nation to realize their mission as “messengers of hope and peace” in their professional life in the context of the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year and an electioneering period, with the presidential poll slated for October 2025.

Bishop Bruno Ateba of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Maroua-Mokolo. Credit: ACN

“Boko Haram has shrunk”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Corroborates Message of Nigerian Visionary Bishop

Jan 13, 2025

Boko Haram is no longer the lethal group that terrorized locals in the West African nation of Nigeria and parts of neighbouring countries through kidnappings and beheadings especially of Christians, a Catholic Bishop in Cameroon 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. 

Mons. Justin Georges Ebengue

Rector of Our Lady of Hope InterDiocesan Major Seminary Appointed Bishop of Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese

Jan 11, 2025

Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of Our Lady of Hope Major Seminary Bertoua in Cameroon as Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Yokadouma in the Central African nation. 

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

Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon Calls for Peace, Integrity ahead of 2025 Presidential Elections

Jan 10, 2025

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon has called on citizens to prioritize peace and integrity ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for October 2025.

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.

Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops Convene to Deliberate on “synodality in the local context” in Annual Seminar

Jan 5, 2025

Putting into practice the deliberations of the multi-year Synod on Synodality that was concluded on 27 October 2024 in Rome constitutes a key focus of Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops, who have convened in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Buea for their 48th Annual Seminar.

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala

Celebrating 2025 Jubilee Year Calls for “new policy of sharing, solidarity”: Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon

Jan 2, 2025

The launched Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is an invitation for the people of God to practice the virtue of sharing and to foster solidarity, Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala has said.