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 1890 the Pallotine Fathers took the challenge to evangelise Cameroon with the arrival of Mgr. Heinrich Vieter, Father George Walter, five Pallotine Brothers and one Seminarian who arrived from Douala on October 25…. READ MORE
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
Bishop Bibi holds annual mass with Cadets of Mary
Serving the Church through various forms of evangelization and with a special devotion to Mother Mary, the Cadets of Mary of the Diocese of Buea gathered at the Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral, on February
Bishop Bibi Calls for Collaborative Efforts in Family and Youth Ministry
Bishop Bibi Calls for Collaborative Efforts in Family and Youth Ministry Bamenda,
February 25, 2026 , The third day of the 9th National Council of Catholic
Pope Leo XIV Visit to Cameroon Confirmed
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV will undertake an Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon,
Buea Diocesan Synod 2026 QUESTIONNAIRE–Click here to Fill ONLINE
As the lenten season approaches beginning on Ash Wednesday February 18th, Bishop Michael Bibi led a timely catechetical session on “Understanding the Lenten Season” at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Buea Town today February 16th, 2026. The session aimed to equip Christians with a deeper understanding of how to prepare […]
On September 9th, 2026, Bishop Michael Bibi, the chief shepherd of the Diocese of Buea, led a thought-provoking catechetical session at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Buea Town. The session, titled “Does Grace Alone Suffice in Our Living?”, delved into the profound topic of God’s grace and its role in […]
As the Christian community navigates the complex landscape of biblical interpretation, guidance is crucial. On January 19th, 2026, Seminarian on pastoral year Prince Junior Elumba, representing Bishop Michael Bibi of the Diocese of Buea, led a catechetical session at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Buea Town on the topic […]
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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.
