Limbe, November 1, 2025 – The Bishop of Buea, His Lordship Michael Miabesue Bibi, presided over a solemn Eucharistic celebration and the installation of the Blessed Sacrament at the chapel of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus Convent in Bota, Limbe.
The ceremony marked a deeply spiritual milestone for the religious community, as the presence of the Blessed Sacrament now allows the Sisters to engage in perpetual adoration, prayer, and reflection on the great mystery of Christ’s abiding presence in the Church.
In his homily, Bishop Bibi emphasized that chapels and churches where religious communities reside are special places where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the tabernacle. He explained that this reservation serves two principal purposes: first, to give Christians the opportunity to adore Jesus truly present in the Eucharist; and second, to enable the faithful to bring Holy Communion to the sick and those unable to take part in the Mass.
Bishop bibi during homily
The Bishop described the Eucharist as the “source and summit of the Christian life,” a spiritual nourishment that strengthens believers in their daily journey of faith. He encouraged the Sisters to celebrate the Eucharist in their chapel at least weekly, even though the Church’s minimum requirement is twice a month.
He further reminded them that the Blessed Sacrament should not only be reserved for adoration but also used to serve those in need within the convent or nearby institutions, such as the secondary school, especially in times of illness or emergency.
Bishop Bibi installs the blessed sacrament at the tabernacle
Reflecting on the mystery of transubstantiation, Bishop Bibi explained that during the Eucharistic celebration, the bread and wine are transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ. “Every time we celebrate the Eucharist,” he said, “we re-enact the Last Supper. What Jesus did more than 2,000 years ago happens here and now, because a memorial in the Church means making that same event present among us.”
He also drew attention to the Eucharistic lamp, which will now burn continuously in the chapel as a visible sign of Christ’s real presence in the Blessed Sacrament. “Each Mass gives us a foretaste of the heavenly banquet,” the Bishop added, “reminding us that we live in communion with Christ both on earth and in eternity.”
The event ended with heartfelt appreciation from the Sisters, who thanked Bishop Bibi for his pastoral concern and presence. The installation of the Blessed Sacrament marks a new spiritual
