Gabon: Libreville Diocesan Ecclesiastical Tribunal Begins Operations on February 17 Libreville, Gabon — 12 February 2026 (AGP) The Archdiocese of Libreville announced the commencement of activities for the Diocesan Ecclesiastical Tribunal of First Instance in Libreville, effective February 17, according to a communiqué from the Archdiocese of Libreville.
The tribunal’s opening is in response to the urgency of numerous pastoral situations submitted to the institution. Officials commented on the matter.
The decision to start operations was made “on high instruction of His Eminence Mgr Jean Patrick Iba-Ba, Metropolitan Archbishop of Libreville.”
The tribunal will operate temporarily from the premises of the Saint Michel de Nkembo parish, with an invitation extended to faithful of the archdiocese to deposit and follow up on their cases there. Temporary Venue and Operating Hours.
The tribunal will conduct its functions from Tuesday to Friday, between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, and from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, adhering to canonical norms.
The opening of the tribunal marks a significant step for the Archdiocese of Libreville in addressing pastoral matters within its jurisdiction. Further Details Expected.
Further details regarding the tribunal’s operations and any subsequent developments are anticipated to be released in due course.
