Bishop Bibi Meets Bishop Rhoades to Strengthen Diocesan Partnership
The Bishop of Buea, the Most Reverend Michael Bibi, met with the Most Reverend Kevin Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne–South Bend, Indiana, on 19 October 2026, as part of his ongoing pastoral visit to the United States.
Accompanied by Rev. Fr. Tegha Nji and Rev. Fr. Valentine Ambe, Bishop Bibi was warmly welcomed by Bishop Rhoades. The visit included lunch, followed by a meeting focused on strengthening collaboration and deepening the partnership between the two dioceses.
Bishop Bibi(left) Rev Father Tegha Njie ( right)
During their discussions, Bishop Rhoades expressed appreciation for Fr. Tegha Nji’s past service in his diocese and acknowledged the ongoing contributions of Rev. Fr. Edwin Mai and Rev. Fr. Valentine Ambe.
Following the meeting, Bishop Bibi visited St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Fort Wayne, where Fr. Valentine serves. The parish pastor, Rev. Fr. Daniel Scheidt, welcomed the Bishop, who was scheduled to spend the night there before departing for Chicago on 20 October.
