built in the 1950s, kumbo cathedral is constructed entirely from stones. the cathedral is located at the top of the square hill, dominating the town's landscape. the cathedral is the seat of the bishop since its creation in 1983. the current bishop of kumbo is george nkuo (ordained on 8 july 2006). prior to that, bishop cornelius fontem esua served the diocese of kumbo from 10 september 1982 to 7 december 2004.