Archbishop Nkea: ‘The way is the way of peace’

Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Bamenda, Cameroon, is developing a partnership with the Archdiocese of Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago based on shared pastoral experiences. Archbishop Nkea Fuanya, who recently made his first visit to Trinidad and Tobago, said the connection between the two archdioceses began after he met Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon during the Synod of Bishops in Rome between 2023 and 2024.

The relationship has resulted in two priests and two seminarians from Bamenda moving to the Archdiocese of Port of Spain. During his visit, Archbishop Nkea Fuanya checked on how these individuals were adjusting and noted that the seminarians appeared happy and well integrated into their local communities.

The two archdioceses are currently exchanging pastoral plans to learn from one another. Archbishop Nkea Fuanya described the connection as a synodal relationship rooted in mutual sharing and expressed hope that the partnership will continue to benefit both local churches for many years.