The Catholic Diocese of Buea is preparing for a major celebration of faith and vocation as Bishop Michael Bibi has officially announced the priestly ordination of eight deacons.
Following a period of prayerful discernment and the canonical publication of banns, the Diocese has confirmed that eight men will be ordained to the sacred priesthood on Thursday, 9th April 2026.
The deacons, who have successfully completed their period of discernment, are Rev. Clifford Zong, Rev. Cyril Nkeh, Rev. Evans Njuabe, Rev. Evaristus Mukong, Rev. Karl John Killi, Rev. Serge Ngassa, Rev. Victor Suliy, and Rev. Augustine Ebot.
Their journey to the altar has been a public one. In accordance with Church law, their names were published on three consecutive Sundays—December 28, 2025, January 4, and January 11, 2026—allowing the faithful to offer any observations regarding their suitability for Holy Orders.
The historic ordination Mass will take place at 9.00am at the Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral in Molyko, a central hub of worship for the diocese. The ceremony promises to be a profound moment of grace for the entire Christian community, as these eight men answer the call to serve as priests.
To support the logistics and celebration of this significant event, Bishop Bibi has announced that a special second collection will be held in all parishes across the diocese on Palm Sunday, March 29th, 2026. The funds will assist the Diocesan Pastoral Council in preparing a fitting and dignified ceremony to welcome the new priests.
In his announcement, the Bishop urged the faithful to keep the soon-to-be-ordained men in their prayers.
“Let us continue to pray for these our brothers who have been called for service in the Church,” Bishop Bibi said, “that they may be endowed with all the graces they need for this service.”
The ordination of eight new priests represents a significant moment of hope and renewal for the Diocese of Buea, bolstering its pastoral workforce and inspiring young people to consider their own vocations. The entire diocesan family now looks forward to April 9, when these eight deacons will become priests forever, in the person of Christ the Head.
