The Executive Council (EXCO) members of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) of the Diocese of Buea convened for their Annual Enlarged Diocesan Meeting on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Bishop Pius Awa Memorial Pastoral Centre, Molyko-Buea. The gathering, held on the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, brought together the association’s leadership for a moment of thanksgiving, spiritual reflection and renewed commitment to its mission within the Diocese.
A major highlight of the meeting was the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, presided over by the Chief Shepherd of the Diocese of Buea, His Lordship Bishop Michael Bibi. The celebration offered the EXCO members an opportunity to thank God for His faithfulness and guidance throughout the year, while seeking His grace and wisdom in the discharge of their responsibilities within the association.
In his homily, Bishop Bibi called on the CWA mothers to become authentic witnesses of Christ through their daily lives, reminding them that leadership positions were opportunities for service rather than platforms for authority or personal recognition. He urged them to serve humanity with dignity, humility and respect, stressing that true greatness was measured not by the positions people occupied or the authority they wielded, but by their willingness to serve others. He further encouraged the women to uphold mutual respect, promote the common good and make the meeting a moment of genuine reflection, selfless service and renewed missionary commitment.
The Prelate also challenged the EXCO members to look beyond the routine nature of the annual gathering and use it as an opportunity to critically examine their leadership responsibilities, assess their achievements and identify areas requiring improvement. He emphasised the importance of evaluating the impact of their service while remaining conscious of the values and objectives that guided the association.
Beyond the Eucharistic celebration, the annual gathering provided a platform for spiritual renewal, critical self-examination and an assessment of the leadership and service rendered by EXCO members in their respective positions across the Diocese. It also offered an opportunity to review the association’s progress, identify challenges and chart a way forward, while reaffirming their collective commitment to the mission of the CWA, particularly its vocation of serving the Church, strengthening Christian family life and contributing to the spiritual and social development of society.
The Eucharistic celebration was followed by a vendors exhibition and presentations from the EXCOS .
