Pastoral Structure
How the Diocese of Kumba is governed and served — the Curia, the diocesan councils, offices and commissions, and the four deaneries.
Governance
The Diocesan Curia
The Bishop is assisted in the government and pastoral care of the diocese by the Curia.
- BishopRt. Rev. Agapitus Nfon
- Vicar GeneralMsgr. Bernard Ngalame
- Chancellor & NotaryFr. Jessy Nkamtchou
- Financial AdministratorFr. John Assua
- Episcopal Vicar for ClergyFr. Richard Njoh
- Episcopal Vicar for the LaityFr. Evaristus Nkede
- Episcopal Vicar for Religious & CatechistsFr. Raphael Kolle Njumbe
The four Deans lead the deaneries of the diocese.
Consultation & co-responsibility
Diocesan Councils
Presbyteral Council
The Bishop's senate of priests.
- Rt. Rev. Agapitus Nfon — Bishop
- Msgr. Bernard Ngalame — Vicar General
- Fr. Jessy Nkamtchou — Chancellor
- Fr. John Assua — Financial Admin.
- Fr. Richard Njoh — Vicar for Clergy
- Fr. Raphael Kolle — Vicar for Religious
- Fr. Evaristus Nkede — Vicar for Laity
- Fr. Paul Nkongho — Dean, Kumba Town
- Fr. Mathias Yuh — Dean, Fiango
- Fr. Roland Ewantoko — Dean, Tombel
- Fr. Japheth Tibui — Dean, Mundemba
- Fr. Leonard Ekwelle — Education Sec.
- Fr. Elias Mengnjo — Youth Chaplain & Vocations
- Fr. Lawrence Ofon — co-opted
- Fr. Giles Ngwa — co-opted
College of Consultors
- Rt. Rev. Agapitus Nfon
- Msgr. Bernard Ngalame
- Fr. Richard Njoh
- Fr. Evaristus Nkede
- Fr. Raphael Kolle
- Fr. Lawrence Ofon
- Fr. Giles Ngwa
Diocesan Economic Council
- Rt. Rev. Agapitus Nfon
- Fr. John Assua
- Fr. Jessy Nkamtchou
- Mr. Aloysius Ngoasong
- Mr. Stephen Sona Epoke
- Mr. Evaristus Foleng
- Mrs. Elizabeth Hene
- Mr. Morfaw Robert
- Bar. Tambe Kenneth
- Mr. Harrison Samjila
Diocesan Education Council
- Rt. Rev. Agapitus Nfon
- Fr. Leonard Ekwelle
- Fr. Jessy Nkamtchou
- Fr. John Assua
- Fr. Raphael Kolle
- Sr. Agnes Njume
- Mr. Hipolyte Ngalame
- Mr. Frantz Kilo
- Mr. Mesue Lucas
- Mr. Njikang Mesame
Diocesan Pastoral Council — Executive
- ChairpersonBar. Tambe Kenneth
- Vice-ChairpersonMr. Exeh Peter Ewane
- SecretaryBar. Niba Ambe Peter
- Vice-SecretaryMme Jenifa Ajeng
- Financial Sec.Mr. Sone Meldy Ejong
- Publicity Sec.Mr. Romanus Aketung
Diocesan Laity Council — Executive
- ChairmanMr. Mesue Lucas
- Vice-ChairpersonNdi Lucy
- SecretaryBesingi Charles
Administrative, social & technical services
Offices & Services
Bishop's House & Chancery
Chancellor / Secretary: Fr. Jessy Nkamtchou
Financial Secretary: Fr. John Assua
Receptionist: Sr. Joyce Ndadem Mefengala
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Catholic Education Secretariat
Education Secretary: Fr. Leonard Ekwelle
Immaculate Heart of Mary Pastoral Centre
Chaplain: Msgr. Bernard Ngalame
Interim Director: Fr. John Assua
Manager: Sr. Elizabeth Sife
Caritas Kumba
Director: Fr. Martin Chi Fru
Diocesan Bookshop
Director: Fr. Leonard Ekwelle
Diocesan Printing Press
Director: Fr. John Assua
Manager: Mrs. Margaret Nchindo
Radio Evangelium & Social Communications
Director: Fr. Blessed Ambang Njume
Programmes Manager: Ursula Ajebesone
Health Institutions
Diocesan Health Coordinator: Sr. Mirabel Kamani
St. John Integrated H.C. (Fiango) · St. John Annex (Diongo) · St. Michael H.C. (Baseng) · SS Peter & Paul H.C. (Mbongo)
Chaplain for the Sick: Fr. Marcelus Mbah
BEPHA — Kumba
Coordinator: Sr. Ebelle Ann Onwuatuelo
Bamenda Province Health Assistance
Diocesan Offices
Vocations
Director: Fr. Elias Mengnjo
Sacred Liturgy
Directors: Fr. Tim Francis Njume · Fr. Jessy Nkamtchou
Catechetics
Team: Fr. Mathias Yuh · Mrs. Jane Ekukole · the Diocesan President of Catechists
Biblical Apostolate
Coordinators: Fr. Roger Bah · Mr. Bessong Stephen · Mr. Mosina Mathew Ekole
Justice & Peace
Coordinators: Sr. Sylvianne Ndatchi · Mr. Bankui Aristide Vernyuy · Bar. Ambe Justus · Bar. Tambe Kenneth
Pontifical Mission Societies
Director: Fr. Styve Kilseng
Pastoral Formation Team
Fr. Francis Tim Esona Njume · Mr. Mekuru Martin Elondo · Mrs. Martha Sone
Diocesan Health Board
Chairperson: Fr. Jessy Nkamtchou
Car Pool Committee
Chairperson: Fr. Jessy Nkamtchou
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Diocesan Pastoral Commissions
Each pastoral commission animates a dimension of the life of the diocese, led by a lay or clerical coordinator.
| Commission | Leader |
|---|---|
| Biblical Commission | Zeno Fusi |
| Liturgical Commission | Adabel Yemba |
| Family Apostolate Commission | Mr. & Mrs. Nweta |
| Finance Commission | Makoge Theresia |
| Catechetical Commission | Luke Bokwe |
| Vocation Commission | Belinda Cross |
| Youth Apostolate Commission | Ambe Darlington |
| Social Communication Commission | Romanus Ajeng |
| Dialogue Commission | Fonyam Aaron |
On the ground
Deanery Pastoral Councils
Each of the four deaneries has its own Pastoral Council and a full set of pastoral commissions.
Fiango
Chairperson: Bar. Tambe Kenneth
Secretary: Niba Ambe Martin
Kumba Town
Chairperson: Jumla Patrick
Secretary: Besingi Charles
Tombel
Chairperson: Exeh Peter Ewane
Secretary: Esong Rhodes
Mundemba
Chairperson: Divine Amah
Secretary: Immaculate Emambu
Deanery commissions include Biblical, Liturgy, Family, Finance, Catechetical, Vocation, Youth Apostolate, Justice & Peace, Social Communication, Social Welfare, Education, and Men's & Women's Affairs.