Cameroon’s Kumba Catholic Diocese at 10: Christians Praised for Solidarity amid Anglophone Crisis

Bishop Nfon also reflected on the need for interior life in a rapidly changing and distracted world, warning against superficiality and loss of reflection.

“It is important that we listen to God in the reading of Sacred Scripture… and tell him our desires, our hopes, our joys and sufferings,” he said.

Despite challenges, Bishop Nfon highlighted significant pastoral and institutional growth since 2016, describing it as evidence of God’s continued blessing.

The Diocese has grown from 20 to 27 parishes, while diocesan Priests have increased from 40 to 77. The number of Seminarians has grown from 25 to over 60.

Religious life has also expanded, alongside Catholic schools, health facilities, and the establishment of a university institute and pastoral structures.

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“We can only talk of what we see. But there are many other blessings that we do not see, especially spiritual and pastoral growth,” he said.

Bishop Nfon urged the faithful to remain united and committed to building a Church rooted in love, especially as the Diocese enters its second decade.

“As more Christian communities, as parishes, as a Diocese, how have we grown in imitating the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?” he asked.

Bishop Nfon added, “Let us be messengers of hope, reconciliation, and peace. Let us allow ourselves to be conquered by Him. And we will be, in today’s world, bearers of love.”