+Francis T. Lysinge
Bishop of Mamfe
Greetings of peace and health in the Risen Christ!
On April 19, 2011, the Appointment Committee of the diocese met at the Bishop’s House, Mamfe, to consider the placement of the clergy in our diocese. Based on the suggestions made to me, I hereby make the following appointments in our diocese:
1. Rev. Fr. Eugene Ngalim Parish Priest, St. Teresia’s Parish, Mbetta
2. Rev. Fr. Jude Nwani Curate, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Mbeme
3. Rev. Fr. Eustace Nkem Father-in-Charge, Holy Eucharist Quasi-Parish, Tinto
4. Rev. Fr. Marcellinus Obi Curate, St. Joseph’s Cathedral Parish, Mamfe
5. Rev. Fr. Ballantyne Enongene Father-in-Charge, Holy Cross Quasi-Parish, Nzanchen
6. Rev. Fr. Edmond Ugochukwu Parish Priest, St. Martin of Tours Parish, Kembong
7. Rev. Fr. Julius-Simomia Nkafu Parish Priest, St. Joseph’s Parish, Akwaya
8. Rev. Fr. Daniel Takem Parish Priest, St. Claire’s Parish, Fontem
9. Rev. Fr. Constant Leke Principal, St. John’s College, Nchang
10. Rev. Fr. Jude Biimenyuy Curate, St. Claire’s Parish, Fontem
11. Rev. Divine Gemuh St. Joseph’s Parish, Akwaya
12. Rev. Augustin Tazisong Principal, St. Anthony’s College, Banya
13. Rev. Fr. Kenedy Akwo Spiritual Director, John Henry Newman
Spiritual Centre, Bachuo-Ntai
14. Rev. Fr. Robert Ntungwe Rector, John Henry Newman Spiritual Centre, Bachuo-Ntai
15. Rev. Fr. Willem op de Weegh Director, Lumen Gentium Catechetical Institute, Nguti
16. Rev. Fr. Leonard Ekwelle Rector, John XXIII Minor Seminary, Fotabong
The Diocesan Secretariat is re-structured accordingly:
1. Rev. Fr. Christopher Hancock, MHM Diocesan Chancellor
2. Rev. Fr. Maurice Agbaw-Ebai Bishop’s Secretary
3. Rev. Fr. Constant Leke Assistant Financial Secretary
4. Rev. Fr. Kenedy Akwo Vocations Director
The following are appointed chaplains and spiritual director:
1. Rev. Fr. Jude Biimenyuy Chaplain, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College, Fontem
2. Rev. Fr. Julius Agbortoko Spiritual Director, John XXIII Minor Seminary, Fotabong
3. Rev. Fr. Christopher Hancock, MHM Chaplain, St. Anthony’s College, Banya
4. Rev. Fr. Joachim Umeigwilo Chaplain, St. John’s College, Nchang
The above appointments take effect from June 25, 2011.
I take this opportunity to thank all the fathers for the work done in their previous assignments and assure them of my best wishes and prayers as they embark on their new postings.
Yours in Christ Jesus
+Francis T. Lysinge
Bishop of Mamfe
2. Rev. Fr. Jude Nwani Curate, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Mbeme
3. Rev. Fr. Eustace Nkem Father-in-Charge, Holy Eucharist Quasi-Parish, Tinto
4. Rev. Fr. Marcellinus Obi Curate, St. Joseph’s Cathedral Parish, Mamfe
5. Rev. Fr. Ballantyne Enongene Father-in-Charge, Holy Cross Quasi-Parish, Nzanchen
6. Rev. Fr. Edmond Ugochukwu Parish Priest, St. Martin of Tours Parish, Kembong
7. Rev. Fr. Julius-Simomia Nkafu Parish Priest, St. Joseph’s Parish, Akwaya
8. Rev. Fr. Daniel Takem Parish Priest, St. Claire’s Parish, Fontem
9. Rev. Fr. Constant Leke Principal, St. John’s College, Nchang
10. Rev. Fr. Jude Biimenyuy Curate, St. Claire’s Parish, Fontem
11. Rev. Divine Gemuh St. Joseph’s Parish, Akwaya
12. Rev. Augustin Tazisong Principal, St. Anthony’s College, Banya
13. Rev. Fr. Kenedy Akwo Spiritual Director, John Henry Newman
Spiritual Centre, Bachuo-Ntai
14. Rev. Fr. Robert Ntungwe Rector, John Henry Newman Spiritual Centre, Bachuo-Ntai
15. Rev. Fr. Willem op de Weegh Director, Lumen Gentium Catechetical Institute, Nguti
16. Rev. Fr. Leonard Ekwelle Rector, John XXIII Minor Seminary, Fotabong
The Diocesan Secretariat is re-structured accordingly:
1. Rev. Fr. Christopher Hancock, MHM Diocesan Chancellor
2. Rev. Fr. Maurice Agbaw-Ebai Bishop’s Secretary
3. Rev. Fr. Constant Leke Assistant Financial Secretary
4. Rev. Fr. Kenedy Akwo Vocations Director
The following are appointed chaplains and spiritual director:
1. Rev. Fr. Jude Biimenyuy Chaplain, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College, Fontem
2. Rev. Fr. Julius Agbortoko Spiritual Director, John XXIII Minor Seminary, Fotabong
3. Rev. Fr. Christopher Hancock, MHM Chaplain, St. Anthony’s College, Banya
4. Rev. Fr. Joachim Umeigwilo Chaplain, St. John’s College, Nchang
The above appointments take effect from June 25, 2011.
I take this opportunity to thank all the fathers for the work done in their previous assignments and assure them of my best wishes and prayers as they embark on their new postings.
Yours in Christ Jesus
+Francis T. Lysinge
Bishop of Mamfe
We hope that everybody will accept the transfers and appointments in good faith. May God bless the Diocese of Mamfe
Posted by: Br Luke Kingsley Ake | May 25, 2011 at 02:05 AM
May the spirit of God guide all the clergy in their new assignment.God bless the diocese of Mamfe.
Posted by: Joseph oben Besong | May 26, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Congratulations to all the newly ordained especially the ex-students of the Saint Aloysius' Minor Seminary Kitiwum : Jude Biimenyuy and Eugene Ngalim. May God guide and bless you in your new assignments.
Posted by: Gilles,cmf | May 27, 2011 at 09:00 AM
appointments shows that things are moving.of all the diocese of the bamenda ecclessiatical province mamfe is doing a good job. since the creation of the diocese of mamfe and the appointment of bishop francis lysinge as its first bishop so much work has been done.there has been the creation of many schools and parishes.bishop lysinge you have been a great bishop.congrats. more grease to your elbows.i pray that some of your fellow bishops learn from your great example.God Bless you.
Posted by: yawo val | May 28, 2011 at 05:31 AM
congratulations to the newly ordained priests especially to Fr Kenedy may God Blessed them all and we pray that each day their love for christ may grow and they m ay discover the will of God for them in their new appoimtments . God bless you all, and we pray that all the mamfe priests should serve the Lord faithfully in words and deeds.
Posted by: Sr Anna Abang | June 01, 2011 at 03:13 AM
Congratulations to Bishop Lysinge and his team for the relentless effort that has seen the Mamfe Diocese grow from strength to strength. However, no mention seem to have been made of the Eyumojock Parish, are things so stable there ?
Posted by: Ojage Raphael Ayuk | January 16, 2012 at 10:21 AM