by Rachel | Jan 27, 2026 | Informational Articles
Archbishop Cornelius F Esua was born on July 2, 1943, in Mbetta Village in Nguti Sub Division, Southwest Region of Cameroon. He is the third of seventeen children. His parents were among the first converts to Christianity, evangelized by the German Pallottine and...
by Rachel | Jan 27, 2026 | Informational Articles
When Archbishop Emeritus Cornelius Fontem Esua looks back at his childhood in the remote village of Mbetta, he doesn’t just see a quiet rural upbringing. He sees a “sliding door” moment. In 1938, the Catholic Church opened St. Theresa’s Primary School in...
by Rachel | Jan 27, 2026 | Informational Articles
It is easy to feel invisible when you live in the “hinterlands”—the remote, rural areas far from the bustling cities. For many young people in these regions of Cameroon, the future can feel like a narrow path with very few choices. At ARBEF, our second...
by Rachel | Jan 27, 2026 | Informational Articles
The logo of the Archbishop Esua Foundation is the Oil Palm Tree. To anyone from the Nkongho-Mbo area, this symbol is deeply personal. The palm tree is a wonder of nature: every single part of it—from the roots to the leaves—is useful. It provides oil for food, kernels...
