Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné

Rev. Paul Lontsié-Keuné was born on 25 August 1963 in Balatchi, in the diocese of Bafoussam. He studied philosophy and theology at the interdiocesan major seminary of Douala and that of Yaoundé, respectively. He holds a licentiate in sacramental liturgy from the Institut Catholique de Paris, France. He was ordained a priest on 17 March 1991 and incardinated in the diocese of Bafoussam. After ordination and specialization in Paris (1991-1994) he held various offices: parish vicar of Bangangté and director of the Collège Saint Jean Baptiste (1995-1998); diocesan secretary for Catholic Education; diocesan master of ceremonies, lecturer at the interdiocesan seminary of Maroua, parish vicar in the parishes of Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs in Bangangte and Saint Paul in Bafoussam. He is currently rector of the Saint Augustin major seminary in Maroua-Mokolo.