Miguel Angel Nguema Bee Etete S.D.B. (born 13 July 1969) is an Equatorial Guinean Catholic prelate who serves as the Bishop]of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bata, Equatorial Guinea since 14 May 2026. Before that, from 1 April 2017 until 14 May 2026, he served as the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ebebiyin, in Equatorial Guinea. He was appointed bishop by Pope Francis. His episcopal consecration took place at Mongomo on 20 May 2017 by the hands of Cardinal Fernando Filoni. He was installed at Ebebiyin on 24 May 2017. While local ordinary at Ebebiyin, he served as Apostolic Administrator at Bata from 10 December 2024 until 14 May 2026. Pope Leo XIV appointed him local ordinary of the diocese of Bata on 14 May 2026 He is a professed member of the Order of the Salesians of Saint John Bosco.
Background and education
He was born on 13 July 1969, in Bata, Equatorial Guinea. He studied Philosophy at the Don Bosco Institute of Philosophy and Human Sciences in Lomé, Togo. He then studied Theology at the Theologicum Saint François de Sales in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Later, he graduated with a Licentiate in Education sciences from the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome, Italy.[1]
Priest
He took is solemn vows as a member of the Catholic Religious Order of the Salesians of Saint John Bosco on 19 July 1998. He was ordained a priest on 24 July 2000 for the same religious order. He served as a priest until 1 April 2017.[1] While a priest, he served in various roles and locations, including within Salesian communities in Cameroon and Congo. He also studied at the Pontifical Salesian University, in Rome Italy.[2]
Bishop
1 April 2017, Pope Francis appointed hin bishop of the catholic Diocese of Ebebiyin, Equatorial Guinea. He was consecrated at Mongomo, Diocese of Mongomo, in Equatorial Guinea on 20 May 2017. The Principal Consecrator was Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Cardinal-Deacon of Nostra Signora di Coromoto in San Giovanni di Dio who was assisted by Juan Nsue Edjang Mayé, Archbishop of Malabo and Juan Matogo Oyana, Bishop of Bata.[1][2][3] On 14 May 2026, Pope Leo XIV transferred Bishop Miguel Angel Nguema Bee, S.D.B., from the Diocese of Ebebiyin and appointed him local ordinary at the Diocese of Bata.[4].
He has served as vice-president of the Episcopal Conference of Equatorial Guinea (CEGE), since 2017.[4]
Succession table
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byJuan Matogo Oyana (11 May 2002 - 10 December 2024) | Bishop of Bata (since 14 May 2026) | Succeeded by(Incumbent) |
| Preceded by | Apostolic Administrator of Bata (10 December 2024 - 14 May 2026) | Succeeded by |
| Preceded byJuan Nsue Edjang Mayé (19 February 2011 - 11 February 2015) | Bishop of Ebebiyin (1 April 2017 - 14 May 2026) | Succeeded by(Vacant) |
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3]Agenzia Fides (14 May 2026). "Africa/Equatorial Guinea: Appointment of Bishop of Bata". Agenzia Fides. Vatican City. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- 2.[2.2]Silas Isenjia (14 May 2026). "Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Bishop for Equatorial Guinea's Bata Diocese". Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- 3.Agenzia Info Selesiana (14 May 2026). "Vatican City: Mons. Miguel Ángel Nguema Bee Etete, SDB, has been appointed Bishop of the diocese of Bata". Infoans.org. Vatican City. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- 4.[4.2]Holy See Press Office (14 May 2026). "Appointment of bishop of Bata, Equatorial Guinea". Holy See Press Office. Vatican City. Retrieved 17 May 2026.