The 32nd session of the National Conference of Pontifical Mission Societies has opened in the Diocese of Buea this Sunday, the 12th of January 2025 under the theme ” Go and Invite Everyone to the Banquet”. The meeting was launched with a Pontifical Mass presided at by Bishop Emmanuel Dassi in the Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral in Molyko-Buea.
opening mass, National Conference of Pontifical Mission Societies
The meeting is an occasion for all the diocesan directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Cameroon to evaluate their activities over the past year and to put in place strategies for a successful year ahead.
Christians at Mass
Speaking during the Homily, His Lordship Michael Bibi, Bishop of the Diocese of Buea, highlighted that the Pontifical Missionary Societies is aimed at assisting the Holy Father Pope Francis in fostering the work of evangelization. In fostering the spread of the Gospel, members are expected to hand on the entire truth to the people of God. He reminded Christians of the importance of witnessing to the Gospel and the relevance of social media in handing over the Faith.
Homily by Bishop of Buea
The National director of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Father Cletus Ashu Amah speaking during the celebration thanked His Lordship Michael Bibi for his hospitality and for hosting this important meeting in the Diocese of Buea, and for all the contributions by the Diocese of Buea.
Mass at Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral
It is worth noting that there are four Pontifical Mission Societies: the Society of the Propagation of Faith, the Society of St. Peter the Apostle, the Missionary Union of Priest and Religious, and the Missionary Childhood Association. His Lordship Michael Bibi equally used this platform to appreciate the Pontifical Mission Societies for their support to the Diocese over the years, including but not limited to the assistance of 60 Euros in roofing the Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral and the assistance of 20 Euros in constructing a school in Wututu.
Bishops Present
Present at the celebration was Bishop Jean Bosco Ntep, President of the Commission of Evangelization, and Bishop Emmanuel Dassi Youfang, Bishop of Bafia who congratulated Bishop Bibi, noting that the Bishops of Cameroon are proud of him and his achievements in the Diocese of Buea.
The meeting shall run till January 16, 2025 at the Bishop Pius Awa Memorial Pastoral Centre.
