Ildefonso Obama Obono

Background

Obono, Ildefonso Obama was born on May 6, 1938 in Vabe-Kogo, Equatorial Guinea. Son of Camilo and Cándida Obono.

Education

Student in philosophy, Banapá Seminary, Equatorial Guinea. Student in theology, St. Sebastian Seminary, Spain. Diploma in pastoral sociology, International Center Sociali Institution, Rome.

Missionary student, University Urbaniana, Rome.

Career

Vicario general, Diocese of Bata, Equatorial Guinea, 1966-1971; apostolic administrator, Diocese of Bata, Equatorial Guinea, 1971-1979; Obispo de Ebebiyin, Diocese of Ebebiyin, Equatorial Guinea, 1983-1991; Archbishop, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, since 1991. Responsible for Diocese of Bata during the religious persecution, 1971-1979.

Interests

• Avocations: music, lectures.

Connections

Father:

Camilo Obono

Mother:

Cándida Obono