Diocesan Personnel
The priests, missionaries and consecrated religious who serve the people of God in the Diocese of Kumba — 41 priests in active ministry, 31 serving or studying abroad, and religious of ten congregations.
In active ministry
Diocesan Priests
Priests of the diocese serving in its parishes, offices and institutions, listed in order of ordination.
| Name | Ordained | Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Fr. Alexis Tchokouago | 07/07/1984 | French Community, Kumba |
| Fr. Lawrence Ofon | 22/04/1992 | Kang Barombi |
| Fr. Evaristus Nkede | 15/04/1993 | Ntam |
| Fr. Bernard Ngalame | 08/04/1999 | Pastoral Centre, Fiango |
| Fr. Raphael Kolle | 04/04/2002 | Fiango Cathedral |
| Fr. Leonard Ekwelle | 30/03/2005 | Education Secretariat, Kumba Town |
| Fr. Elias Mengnjo | 09/04/2010 | Youth Office, Pastoral Centre |
| Fr. John Assua | 09/04/2010 | Bishop's House |
| Fr. Martin Chi | 12/04/2012 | Caritas, Pastoral Centre Fiango |
| Fr. Blessed Ambang Njume | 12/04/2012 | Radio Evangelium, Kumba Mbeng |
| Fr. Kilian Agbor | 22/04/2014 | Ntam / SAHECOL |
| Fr. Richard Njoh | 09/04/2015 | Ntam / SAHECOL |
| Fr. Charles Bate | 05/04/2018 | Tombel |
| Fr. Roger Bah | 05/04/2018 | Kumba Mbeng |
| Fr. Paul Nkongho Ayukatiku | 17/07/2020 | Big Ekombe |
| Fr. Francis Tim Esona | 17/07/2020 | Buea Road |
| Fr. Roland Ewantoko Njume | 17/07/2020 | Bangem |
| Fr. Styve Nwaha Killeng | 17/07/2020 | Mbalangi |
| Fr. Theodore Itoe Etongwe | 17/07/2020 | Cathedral, Fiango |
| Fr. Marcellus Mbah | 08/04/2021 | Kumba Town |
| Fr. Jessy Nkamtchou | 08/04/2021 | Bishop's House |
| Fr. Stanley Epie Awasume | 08/04/2021 | Kang Barombi |
| Fr. Mathias Yuh Kesa | 08/04/2021 | Ngolo Bolo |
| Fr. Moki Eugene Ndingi | 21/04/2022 | St. Francis, Fiango |
| Fr. Metuge Etame E. | 21/04/2022 | Ngolo Bolo |
| Fr. Ejeh Joel Nkumbe | 21/04/2022 | Bangem |
| Fr. Tibuh Japheth Ndasi | 21/04/2022 | Mundemba |
| Fr. Macmillan Ekuh Epie | 13/04/2023 | Mbonge |
| Fr. Kelvin Muh Kang | 13/04/2023 | Ntam |
| Fr. Fon Vindicatus Tekoh | 04/04/2024 | Baseng |
| Fr. Hulbert Ayienjem Atem | 04/04/2024 | Bekora |
| Fr. Efor Irenaeus Chunya | 04/04/2024 | Kumba Mbeng |
| Fr. Njuh Emmanuel Tem | 04/04/2024 | St. Francis, Fiango |
| Fr. Ngobi Brisely-Ivo Motina | 04/04/2024 | Isangele |
| Fr. Ebong Nkede Randy | 04/04/2024 | Bai Kuke |
| Fr. Nokwe Joseph Ekiti | 04/04/2024 | Ikassa |
| Fr. Bertrand Ngwemba | 24/04/2025 | Mbongo |
| Fr. Bertrand Wobga | 24/04/2025 | Kwakwa |
| Fr. Emmanuel Etone | 24/04/2025 | Baseng |
| Fr. Joachim Elah | 24/04/2025 | New Town Barombi |
| Fr. Sebastian Neba | 24/04/2025 | Tombel |
Sons of the diocese elsewhere
Priests Serving & Studying Abroad
Priests incardinated in Kumba who serve the wider Church or pursue further studies beyond the diocese.
| Name | Ordained | Serving at |
|---|---|---|
| Fr. Aloysius Ituka Ndifor | 03/04/1997 | Yaoundé |
| Fr. Willibrord Sakwe | 16/04/1998 | Ireland |
| Fr. Aloysius Boh | 19/04/2001 | U.S.A. |
| Fr. Giles Ngwa Forteh | 19/04/2001 | Bamenda |
| Fr. Wilfred Emen Epie | 15/04/2004 | U.S.A. |
| Fr. Frankline Fomukong | 15/04/2004 | U.S.A. |
| Fr. Nestor Ngube | 31/03/2005 | Rome |
| Fr. Cajetan Ejolle | 19/04/2006 | Yaoundé |
| Fr. Julius Ekwogge | 16/04/2009 | Nottingham, UK |
| Fr. Mugagga Epah | 09/04/2010 | U.S.A. |
| Fr. Eric Gami | 09/04/2010 | U.S.A. |
| Fr. Eric Akongnie | 09/04/2010 | Rome |
| Fr. Jude Esua | 17/02/2011 | U.S.A. |
| Fr. Augustine Matute | 28/04/2011 | Rome |
| Fr. Emmanuel Chemo | 28/04/2011 | Bachuo Ntai |
| Fr. Joseph Suh | 28/04/2011 | U.S.A. |
| Fr. Raphael Ebune | 12/04/2012 | Bamenda |
| Fr. Gabriel Alexis | 12/04/2012 | Spain |
| Fr. Charles Ajebesone | 12/04/2012 | Douala |
| Fr. Ntoxo Jacob Ebong | 12/04/2012 | Spain |
| Fr. Emmanuel Ndode | 04/04/2013 | Italy |
| Fr. Marcel Ekang | 22/04/2014 | Spain |
| Fr. Richard Tah | 22/04/2014 | U.S.A. |
| Fr. Cyril Titani | 09/04/2015 | Rome |
| Fr. Victor Ndang | 31/03/2016 | Kenya |
| Fr. Julius Kukuku | 20/04/2017 | Brighton, UK |
| Fr. Edmond Sone | 20/04/2017 | Brighton, UK |
| Fr. Yves Mosongo | 08/04/2021 | Bamenda |
| Fr. Elvis Mai | 21/04/2022 | Nottingham, UK |
| Fr. Conrad Folikik Forzeh | 06/09/2023 | Elphin, Ireland |
| Fr. Frankline Nkopi Akenzume Etuge | 06/09/2023 | Elphin, Ireland |
Consecrated life
Religious Communities
Missionary and religious congregations of priests, brothers and sisters who labour in the parishes, schools and health institutions of the diocese.
Priests & Brothers
Claretian Missionaries (cmf)
Kosala
- Fr. Frederick Kpoumie — 2010
- Fr. Aime Muteba — 2022
- Fr. Hugues Rostan Lima — 2025
Missionaries of St. Paul (MSP)
Ekondo-Titi
- Fr. Benjamin Chinedu Nwogo — 2020
- Fr. John Francis Ibanga — 2021
Missionaries, Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy (SMMM)
Ebonji
- Fr. Bonastan Arinze — 2017
- Fr. Joseph Obinna — 2025
Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary (MSsCc)
Ikiliwindi
- Fr. Ofon Utiache Sunny — 2018
Capuchin Friars Minor (OFM Cap.)
Nyandong
- Fr. Amos Bongdim Bamenjo — 2015
- Fr. Michel Laubryl — 2024
- Fr. Gotran Mdzefen Tata — 2024
Missionaries, Friends of Christ (IMAC)
Kumba Town / Tombel
- Fr. John Tuluma — 2023
- Fr. Macdonald Nwachukwu — 2011
- Fr. Emmanuel Chikwendu — 2025
Sisters of St. Therese of the Child Jesus of Buea
| Sister | Ministry | Community |
|---|---|---|
| Sr. Agnes Njume | Superior General | Kumba Town |
| Sr. Immaculate Nawanu | Secretary General | Kumba Town |
| Sr. Genevieve Senge | Bursar General | Kumba Town |
| Sr. Yvonne Ha-an | Bursar | St. John College, Kumba Town |
| Sr. Christina Ndi | Principal | St. John College, Kumba Town |
| Sr. Virginie Shuverla | Novice Mistress | Kumba Town |
| Sr. Honorine Kwainvuy | Head Teacher | St. John Primary, Kumba Town |
| Sr. Petra Bombey | Bursar | St. John Primary, Kumba Town |
| Sr. Sylvianne Ndatchi | Justice & Peace | Pastoral Centre, Fiango |
| Sr. Comfort Limnyuy | Matron | St. Francis Polyclinic, Kumba Town |
| Sr. Mirabel Kamani | Matron | St. John Health Centre, Fiango |
| Sr. Sylvie Njume | Cashier | St. John Health Centre, Fiango |
| Sr. Joyce Ndandem | Receptionist | Bishop's House, St. Francis |
| Sr. Justin Ndifor | Counsellor | St. Francis College, Fiango |
| Sr. Eulalia Tang | Bursar | St. Francis College, Fiango |
| Sr. Elizabeth Sife | Pastoral Centre | Pastoral Centre, Fiango |
| Sr. Magdalene Formilack | Principal | Regina Coeli College, Tombel |
| Sr. Josepha Nange | Bursar | Regina Coeli College, Tombel |
| Sr. Patricia Ewoke | Principal | St. Pius X College, Ekondo Titi |
| Sr. Sylvie Ntemafac | Bursar | St. Pius X College, Ekondo Titi |
| Sr. Emeline Mendio | Matron | Hope Clinic, Kosala |
| Sr. Christabel Tanfor | Asst. Matron & Bursar | Hope Clinic, Kosala |
| Sr. Regular Ghamugha | — | Kumba Town |
| Sr. Faithful Nchini | — | Kumba Town |
| Sr. Elvira Afoni | — | Kumba Town |
Other Women Religious
Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary (MSHR)
St. Francis Community, Fiango
- Sr. Ebelle Ann O.
- Sr. Marie-Therese Epie
- Sr. Anthonia Loweh
Missionary Sisters of Divine Providence (MSDP)
Health Centre, Baseng
- Sr. Renette Mesame
- Sr. Millicent Okoro
- Sr. Laurentia Manla
Franciscans of Our Lady of the Poor (FLP)
Bangem
- Sr. Evelyn Zou Che — Principal, AVEMACOL
- Sr. Elizabeth Onduru
- Sr. Maxima Njang — Head Teacher, Primary
- Sr. Nchia Mispah — Bursar, AVEMACOL
- Sr. Mirabel Meng
- Sr. Joan Mary — Bursar, Primary
- Sr. Winfred King'oo
Requiescant in pace
In Memoriam
The deceased priests of the diocese, remembered in the prayers of the faithful.
| Name | Ordained | Called home |
|---|---|---|
| Fr. Polycarp Foniock | 17/04/1977 | 05/03/2018 |
| Fr. Elias Fonji | 10/08/1978 | 10/03/2019 |
| Fr. Celestine Diang | 07/04/1991 | 31/10/2019 |
This directory is drawn from the diocesan records and is updated periodically. For corrections or appointments, contact the Chancery.