Cornelius Fontem Esua

1st Residential Bishop of Kumbo | 2nd Residential Archbishop Emeritus of Bamenda

… taken from human beings and appointed to act on their behalf in relationships with God (cf Heb 5:1)

Shepherd from the rocky hills and valleys of Mbetta, Cameroon
Prophet of the Word of Truth

Pastoral Ministry

Mamfe, Kumbo, Bamenda

Immaculate Conception Cottage

Residence

Gallery

Pastoral works through the Lens

Integral Human Development

The Gospel in Words and Deeds

Publications

Homilies, Articles & Talks

  • 1943 July 02 – Birth in Mbetta
  • 1943 July 20 – Baptism
  • 1953 – First Holy Communion
  • 1954 – Confirmation (Fr Fitz Simons – Mbetta Church)
  • 1970 Dec 08 – Subdiaconate Ordination – Rome
  • 1970 Dec 20 – Diaconate Ordination – Rome
  • 1971 Dec 29 – Priestly Ordination – Mbetta Church
  • 1982 Dec 08 – Episcopal Ordination – Kumbo Cathedral
  • 2004 Dec 07 – Appointed Co-Adjutor Archbishop of Bamenda & Apostolic Administrator of Kumbo Diocese
  • 2005 Jan 13 – Presentation in Bamenda
  • 2006 Jan 22 – Installation as Archbishop of Bamenda
  • 2006 Jun 29 – Imposition of the Pallium by Pope Benedict XVI
  • 2020 Feb 22 – Effective Retirement as Archbishop of Bamanda