On Monday, August 10, 2025, the Chief Shepherd of the Diocese of Buea, the local Bishop Michael Bibi, led a doctrinal session at Saint Martin de Porres Parish, Bokwango. The session focused on the Social Communication Commission, an integral part of the Bamenda Provincial Pastoral Plan. The doctrinal session aimed to teach the public and deepen their understanding of the importance of social communication and the use of social media in disseminating the Word of God and the works of the Church.
The Bishop underscored the pivotal importance of social communication and social media as tools for evangelization. Given the missionary mandate as Christians to go into the world and spread the Good News (Mark 16:15), the Chief Shepherd encouraged all agents of evangelization to actively utilize social media to make Christ known, heard, followed, and worshiped.
BISHOP BIBI DRILLING CHRISTIANS
The Local ordinance stressed the significance of communicators embracing the fundamental principles of truth, fact-checking, and objectivity. By adhering to these core tenets, communicators can foster trust, facilitate meaningful dialogue, and convey their message with integrity and credibility.
Highlighting the challenges of social media, Bishop Bibi cautioned the public and communicators about the dangers of unverified information, defamation, libel, and hate speech. He called on them to be champions of peace, truth, and objectivity, promoting a society built on understanding and mutual respect.
The social media is an indispensable tool towards achieving the missionary mandate of spreading the Good News, and as such, communicators should be cautious in their commitment to spreading information