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 Michael Bibi Inspects Progress of Landmark REPAFIN Project in Mutengene
Marking a significant step in the Diocese’s commitment to community development, Bishop Michael Bibi visited All Saints Parish, Mutengene, on April 19, 2026, to inspect the rising REPAFIN building.
The Path to Progress: Revitalizing Primary Education in St. Joseph’s Parish
On April 19, 2026, the Bishop of the Diocese of Buea, His Lordship Michael Bibi,
Understanding the Roman Curia, Bishop Michael Bibi Leads Catechesis
Following the historic apostolic journey of the Holy Father to Cameroon, Bishop
A Legacy of Excellence: Bishop Michael Bibi Inspects Rapid Progress of High School
Buea Diocesan Synod 2026 QUESTIONNAIRE–Click here to Fill ONLINE
On the April 13th, 2026, the Chief Shepherd of the Diocese of Buea, His Lordship Michael Miabesue Bibi, led a catechetical session at Saint Charles Lwanga Parish, Molyko, under the theme “The Role of the Pope in the Catholic Church.” Convened two days prior to the Apostolic Visit of the […]
On March 30, 2026, the Diocese of Buea journeyed deeper into the heart of Holy Week as Bishop Michael Bibi gathered the faithful at Saint Charles Lwanga Parish, Molyko, for a profound spiritual encounter. Serving as the Chief Shepherd of the diocese, Bishop Bibi delivered a timely and insightful catechesis […]
In this season of Lent, a time marked by fasting, prayer and almsgiving, the Cathedral Administrator, Rev. Fr. Martin Njie Moka, led a catechetical session at St. Charles Lwanga Parish on March 23rd 2026. Representing Bishop Michael Bibi, Father Njie guided the faithful through his reflection titled “Holy Week: Palm […]
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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.
