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Diocese of Bafoussam

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. 

“Stop obstacles to peace”: Apostolic Nuncio at Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage in Cameroonian Diocese

Aug 16, 2024

The representative of the Holy Father in Cameroon has called for an end to violence and urged the faithful to actively promote peace.

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné, transferred from Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese to the Episcopal See of Bafoussam. Credit: Diocese of Bafoussam

Pope Francis Transfers Bishop of Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese to Bafoussam Diocese

Nov 29, 2021

Pope Francis has transferred the Catholic Bishop of Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese to the Episcopal See of Bafoussam.

One of the water fountains created by Global Compassion, a non-profit organization in Cameroon / EWTN

Charity Organization in Cameroon Launches Safe Water Projects to Replace Polluted Wells

Apr 6, 2021

Clement Awanfe Ngueto, a social activist working to provide safe drinking water in Cameroon has, for years, watched people struggle to access safe drinking water especially in remote villages of the Central African country.

The Bishop-elect of DR Congo's Boma Diocese, Mons. José-Claude Mbimbi Mbamba / National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO)

Major Seminary Rector Appointed Bishop of DR Congo’s Boma Diocese

Mar 19, 2021

Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of Abbé Ngidi Major Seminary for Philosophy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mons. José-Claude Mbimbi Mbamba, as the Bishop of the country’s Boma Diocese.

Bishop Dieudonné Watio (left) and Fr. André Marie Kengne (right). Bishop Watio of Bafoussam suspended  Fr. André for promoting syncretism.

The Controversy around Cameroonian Cleric Suspended “for promoting syncretism”

Jul 9, 2020

Last month’s decision to suspend Fr. André Marie Kengne of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam “for promoting syncretism” has continued to draw controversy among the Clergy and Laity in the Central African nation and attracted scrutiny of the notion of inculturation in Africa.