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
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
Bishop visits Diocesan projects.
On the 16th March 2026, Bishop Michael Bibi, chief shepherd of the Diocese of Buea, visited the ongoing construction of the Directorate of Communication building, REPAFIN building and the
Bishop Bibi echoes calls for conversion and penance.
To prepare Christians to journey more deeply with Christ in his Passion, the Church
ARCH DIOCESE OF DOUALA CELEBRATES TRIPLE JUBILEE.
In exultant joy and uplifted hearts, the Christians of the Archdiocese of Douala
BISHOP MICHAEL BIBI VISITS SAINT JAMES PARISH IKATA
With joy, Christian communion, and hearts filled with anticipation, Christians of
Buea Diocesan Synod 2026 QUESTIONNAIRE–Click here to Fill ONLINE
A Decade of Excellence: Enrichetta Comprehensive High School Celebrates 10th Anniversary March 1st, 2026, Mokunda
As the Lenten road invites us to prayer, fasting and almsgiving, the Cathedral Administrator Rev. Fr. Martin Njie representing the Chief Shepherd of the Diocese of Buea on the 9th of March 2026, led the community of St. Anthony of Padua Parish Buea Town in a catechetical session on “How […]
Understanding the lenten season, Bishop Bibi leads Catechetical Session
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 […]
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 1950-1962CATHOLIC SOURCES
- $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.