"Priesthood is not a status, priesthood is service.
... and whenever those challenges come, look up to Christ on the cross. He will have answers to the challenges and problems.
... pray for us... also realize that we are human beings chosen from among people and raised to the order of the episcopate. ... weaknesses of the human being are not taken away from the person. So, we need a lot of prayers and support.
... I wish to thank the Christians of this Province for the support they have been giving."
Auxiliary Bishop-elect, Archdiocese of Bamenda
- Diocesan Priest of Kumbo Diocese
- Native of Djotin in Noni Sub-Division, North West Region of Cameroon.
- Son of Papa Joseph Nfon (RIP) and Mama Odilia Kinenla.
- Second of eight children, six girls and two boys.
11th February 1964: Born at Shisong, Diocese of Kumbo.
Sacraments
20th February 1964: Baptized in St. Joseph’s Parish Church, Djotin by Rev. Father Jansen, MHM
17th August 1969: First Holy Communion
15th June 1971: Confirmation
29th June 1989: Ordained deacon
22nd March 1991: Ordained Priest, by Rt. Rev. Cornelius Fontem Esua, Bishop of Kumbo
31st May 2011: Episcopal Ordination
Education
1969-1976: Primary education in St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Djotin
1976-1983: Minor Seminary, Bishop Rogan College, Soppo – Buea
1983 -1990: Major Seminary, St, Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary, Bambui
Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy (B.Phil.) in 1986
Bachelor’s Degree (B.D.) in Theology in 1990
1998 – 2001: Licentiate Degree in Theology (STL), Institum Patristicum Augustunianum, Rome
Appointments
1990: St. Martin de Porres Parish, Binju-Nkambe; St. Theresa’s Quasi Parish, Sop (Ministry of the Diaconate); Teacher, St. Sylvester’s Catholic Comprehensive College, Sop
1991-1992: Rector of St. Theresa’s Quasi Parish Sop
Assistant Priest in the St. Thresia’s Cathedral Parish, Kumbo
Manager of Catholic Schools in Kumbo and Meluv Parishes
1991-1993: Teacher and Chaplain in St. Augustine’s College, Kumbo
1993-1994: Parish Priest and Manager of Schools of St. Pius X’s Parish, Tatum
1994-1996: Bishop’s Secretary and Diocesan Financial Secretary
1996-1998: Principal of St. Augustine’s College, Kumbo
Diocesan Chaplain of the Catholic Women’s Association (C.W.A.)
2001 Bursar of the Major Seminary, Bambui, Instructor, Patristic Theology
2005-2011: Rector of St, Thomas Aquinas’ Major Seminary Bambui
Member of the Senate of priests of the Archdiocese of Bamenda
Member of the Finance Committee, of the Senate of Priests
Member of the College of Consultors of the Diocese of Kumbo
2011 -: Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Bamenda
