Social Communication Commission Meets During 51st Ordinary Plenary Assembly of the Bishops of Cameroon
As part of the 51st Ordinary Plenary Assembly of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) taking place in Mvolyé, Yaoundé, the Episcopal Commission for Social Communication held a working session under the leadership of its President, His Lordship Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Buea, and Vice President, His Lordship Bishop Abraham Kome.
The session brought together members of the Commission to reflect on the state of Catholic communications in Cameroon and to examine ways of strengthening the Church’s communication mission in an evolving media landscape.
A major highlight of the session was the presentation by Rev. Fr. Philippe Tchimtchoua, National Coordinator of Catholic Communication (CONACOM), who provided a comprehensive overview of Catholic communications in Cameroon. His presentation reviewed ongoing initiatives, achievements, challenges, and prospects for the Church’s communication apostolate at both the diocesan and national levels.
Fr. Tchimtchoua also presented a working document developed by Communication Directors from the various dioceses of Cameroon. The document proposes strategic orientations aimed at strengthening collaboration among diocesan communication services, enhancing digital evangelization, promoting professional excellence in Catholic media, and improving the visibility of the Church’s pastoral activities across the country.
Some CONACOM workers and members of the commission
The Commission further received a report on the activities and future prospects of L’Effort Camerounais, the national Catholic newspaper. The presentation highlighted ongoing efforts to expand the newspaper’s digital presence and readership, while exploring new opportunities for growth and sustainability in the digital era.
In his remarks, Bishop Michael Bibi emphasized the indispensable role of communication in the evangelizing mission of the Church. He encouraged members of the Commission to continue working with creativity, professionalism, and dedication in proclaiming the Gospel and communicating the life of the Church to the faithful and society at large.
The discussions underscored the growing importance of modern communication tools in evangelization and reaffirmed the commitment of the Bishops of Cameroon to strengthening Catholic media and communication structures as effective instruments for pastoral outreach, formation, and social transformation.
The work of the Social Communication Commission forms part of the broader deliberations of the 51st Ordinary Plenary Assembly, which has brought together bishops from across Cameroon to reflect on the life and mission of the Church and to discern pastoral priorities for the years ahead.This version reads like an official Church news report and avoids internal administrative grievances that would normally not appear on a diocesan website.
