History

The History of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Buea started as far back as 1842 when Pope Gregory XVI established the mission of the two Guineas that included Gabon and Cameroon.

In 1846, when the area was erected as an Apostolic Prefecture with its See in Libreville, Cameroon was to remain within its jurisdiction. The Missionaries of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit entrusted with the Apostolic Prefecture of the Two Guineas instead limited their activities to Gabon and  Cameroon was left out their missionary activity.

In 1880, two Polish traders, Mr. Roozinski and Janikowski who established in Bota, now one of the oldest parishes in the diocese, invited the Spanish Jesuits who were working in Fernando Po to Cameroon. Attempts were made to find a mission in Cameroon though this was temporary halted by the political event of the time.

In 1890 the Pallotine Fathers took the challenge… READ MORE

About Our Bishop
Michael M. Bibi

The current Bishop of Buea is  the Most Rev. Michael Bibi. Bishop Bibi Michael Miabesue hails from Bamessing (Nsei), his father’s village, in Ndop, Ngoketunjia Division, and from Bafut, his mother’s village, in Mezam Division of the North West Region of Cameroon. He grew up in Metta Quarter in Bamenda, St. Joseph’s Parish, Mankon, Archdiocese of Bamenda. He was born into the family of Late Bibi James Landong (who died on 6 April 1995) and Mama Theresia Ngum Bibi at the General Hospital in Bamenda on 28 July 1971. He attended primary school at Presbyterian School Bamessing (Classes One and Two), Catholic School Big Mankon (Classes Three to Six) and Catholic School Gardens in Limbe

Diocesan News
What is making news in Our Diocese

Over 1,500 pupils and students of Catholic Education, pray for a successful academic year 2024/25

Through the celebration of the Sacrifice of the Mass. The Catholic Education family of CUIB EHS, CUIB A&T, and St Charles Lwanga Nursery and Primary School, gathered at the Divine Mercy

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Bishop Bibi Raises 15, 333,000FCFA at St Joseph Anglophone Parish Yaounde, for 75th Anniversary Projects

The Prime Minister, Head of Government His Excellency Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute,

Cameroonians Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of The Accord-Cadre Between The Republic Of Cameroon And The Holy See

The Catholic Church in Cameroon has celebrated the 10th anniversary of the framework

Bishops Welcome Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, For 10th Anniversary Of Legal Framework Between Cameroon And Holy See

On Friday November 15,2024, the eve of the celebration of the tenth anniversary of

Transfers and Appointments of Priests and Personnel for the 2024/2025 Pastoral Year – Diocese of Buea-Download Here

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Meet Our Bishops
Bishop Michael Bibi

Current Bishop

 

Bishop Bushu
Bishop Emeritus 2006-2019

Bishop Pius Awah
Bishop Emeritus 1973-2007

 
Mgr. Jules Peters
Bishop Emeritus 1962-1973

 
Mgr. Peter Rogan
Bishop Emeritus 1950-1962

CATHOLIC SOURCES
Our Projects
Urgent Cause THE DIVINE MERCY CO-CATHEDRAL
  • $27675RAISED
  • 61%COMPLETE
  • $17673NEEDED
  • $45348GOAL

The Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral is the poster child project of the Diocese of Buea. The Construction work started many years ago but has been slowed down over the years due to lack of funds. The Co-cathedral which sits in Molyko Deanary occupies a 1-hectare land and will house about 5000 Christians upon completion. It will be the biggest church in the entire Diocese of Buea. Christians can support the project by donating either a window, chair or tiles.

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