At Bishops 50th Plenary Assembly: Lordship Bibi Takes Helm of Social Communication Commission

    His Lordship Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi, Buea Diocese.

Yaoundé, May 3, 2025 - His Lordship Bishop Michael MIABESUE Bibi of Buea Diocese has been elected to head the Commission for Social Communications, following the conclusion of the 50th Ordinary Plenary Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Cameroon.

The assembly, held from April 27 to May 3, 2025, at the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) headquarters in Mvolyé, was preceded by a pilgrimage to Marienberg, a national pilgrimage center, where over 5,000 Christians gathered for prayer vigils, Holy Masses, and catechesis.

During the pilgrimage, the Bishops delivered catechesis, and the Apostolic Nuncio presided over the closing Holy Mass. The assembly proper began with a requiem Mass for the late Pope Francis, concelebrated by all the Bishops and numerous priests.

The Bishops reflected on the Church's role in promoting peace, unity, and development, and paid tribute to Pope Francis, who touched the world with his simplicity, humility, and call for peace. They welcomed new Bishop of Yokadouma, Justin Georges EBENGUE, and re-elected Archbishop Andrew FUANYA NKEA as President of NECC, with Bishop Philippe Alain MBARGA as Vice-President.

The assembly addressed various issues, including the upcoming presidential and regional elections, urging Christians to persevere in prayer for peaceful elections. The Bishops also gave guidelines and recommendations for improving the functioning of various entities within the Church and urged prayerful support for the College of Cardinals as they prepare to elect a new Pope.

Other notable appointments included Bishop Aloysius ABANGALO FONDONG for Legal Affairs, Bishop Sosthène Léopold Bayemi for the Lay Apostolate, Bishop Christophe ZOA for Caritas, Archbishop Faustin AMBASSA NDJODO for Evangelisation, Bishop Bruno ATEBA EDO for Consecrated Life and Novitiates, Bishop George NKUO for Catholic Education, and Bishop Jean Bosco NTEP for the Council for Economic and Financial Affairs.

The Bishops expressed gratitude to the Archdiocese of Yaoundé and its faithful for their generosity.