Jean-Baptiste Ama (20 August 1926 - 29 February 2004) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ebolowa, in Cameroon from 20 May 1991 until his age-related retirement on 15 March 2002. Before that, from 22 July 1983 until 20 May 1991, he was the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sangmélima, Cameroon. From 12 December 1974 until 22 July 1983, he served as auxiliary bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé. He concurrently served as Titular Bishop of Accia, while auxiliary bishop. He was appointed by Pope Paul VI. He was consecrated by Jean Zoa, Archbishop of Yaoundé assisted by Paul Etoga, Bishop of Mbalmayo and Simon Tonyé, Bishop of Douala.
Jean-Baptiste Ama | |
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| Bishop Emeritus of Ebolowa, Cameroon (Deceased) | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé |
| See | Diocese of Ebolowa |
| Appointed | 20 May 1991 |
| Installed | 20 May 1991 |
| Term ended | 15 March 2002 |
| Predecessor | None (Diocese created) |
| Successor | Jean Mbarga (15 October 2004 - 31 October 2014) |
| Previous posts | Bishop of Sangmélima (22 July 1983 - 20 May 1991) Auxiliary Bishop of Yaounde (12 December 1974 - 22 July 1983) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 4 June 1955 |
| Consecration | 2 February 1975 by Jean Zoa |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jean-Baptiste Ama 20 August 1926 |
| Died | 29 February 2004 (aged 77) |
| Styles of Jean-Baptiste Ama | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | His Lordship |
| Religious style | Archbishop |
The Holy Father Pope John Paul II, transferred him the Catholic Diocese of Sangmélima, Cameroon on 22 July 1983. He served there until 20 May 1991, when he was appointed local ordinary at Diocese of Ebolowa. On the 15 March 2002, the Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care from the Catholic Diocese of Ebolowa, presented by Bishop Jean-Baptiste Ama. He died on 29 February 2004 at the age of 77 years and is now Bishop Emeritus (Deceased) of Ebolowa, Cameroon.
Background and education
editHe was born in Koundou, Archdiocese of Yaoundé in Cameroon on 20 August 1926. He studied philosophy and theology at seminary before he was ordained a priest.[1]
Priesthood
editHe was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Yaoundé on 4 June 1955. He served as a priest until 12 December 1974.[1]
As bishop
editOn 12 December 1974, Pope Paul VI appointed him auxiliary bishop of the Archidiocese of Yaoundé, Cameroon. He was concomitantly appointed Titular Bishop of Accia.He was consecrated on 2 February 1975 at Yaoundé by Jean Zoa, Archbishop of Yaoundé, Cameroon. He served in that capacity until 22 July 1983, when Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sangmélima, Cameroon. He served in that capacity until 20 May 1991. On that date, The Holy Father transferred him to the Diocese of Ebolowa, that was created that same day. He was appointed as the pioneer bishop of that new Catholic See. He served there until his age-related retirement on 15 March 2002.[1][2] While local ordinary at Ebolowa, he served as President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cameroon from 1991 until 1994.[3]
Illness and death
editSee also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 David M. Cheney (29 August 2024). "MicroData Summary for Bishop Jean-Baptiste Ama (born 20 August 1926, died 29 February 2004) Bishop Emeritus of Ebolowa-Kribi". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Kansas City. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Bishop Jean-Baptiste Ama" (Translated from the original French language). Perendzomo.com. Yaoundé, Cameroon. 29 February 2004. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ↑ GCatholic (12 March 2026). "National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (English), Conference of Bishops". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ↑ David Ndachi Tagne [in French] (1 March 2004). "Cameroon: Bishop Jean Baptiste Ama has died" (Translated from the original French language). Cameroon Tribune. Yaoundé, Cameroon. Retrieved 22 March 2026 – via AllAfrica.com.
