L'Effort Camerounais (English Version)

Did Bishop AWA accomplish anything worthwhile in Buea?

+ Paul Verdzekov
Archbishop Emeritus of Bamenda

On Thursday, 30th November 2006, the Holy See announced that His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI had accepted the resignation of Bishop Pius Suh Awa as Bishop of Buea, and that the same Pontiff had appointed Bishop Immanuel Banlanjo Bushu, hitherto Bishop of Yagoua as the new Bishop of Buea. Bishop Awa handed over the Crozier to his successor in a colourful public celebration of the Eucharist at Soppo on Tuesday, 30th January 2007. Ordained as Co-Adjutor Bishop of Buea on Pentecost Sunday, 30th May 1971, Bishop Awa automatically became Bishop at Buea on 29th January 1973, the day on which Pope Paul VI accepted the resignation of Bishop Jules Peeters, MHM.

Examining the financial health of the Church

By Ireneaus Chia Chongwain

The Bishops of Cameroon have just held their 32nd Plenary Assembly at the John XXIII Centre Mvolyé, Yaounde. During the come together they examined the financial situation of the different parishes and dioceses. While the main focus was on the economic management of church property and resources and attached services of the National Episcopal Conference, media depravity and the upcoming twin elections did not escape their attention.

Final Communique of Cameroon Bishops Conference

From the 15th to the 21st of April, 2007 the Bishops of Cameroon met at the John XXIII Centre, Mvolyé, for their 32nd Plenary Assembly.

Bishop Bushu warns against monetary transactions with priests

By Singfred Sinior BSM

The Bishop of Buea, His Lordship Immanuel Bushu has warned Christians and other persons against lending money to, or borrowing from priests, religious and church personnel serving in his Diocese. The warning is contained in a letter addressed to all Christians, priests and religious in the diocese of Buea, signed 14th April 2007. 

National CWA Liturgical Commission meets in Bamenda

By Father Humphrey Tatah Mbuy

The Liturgical Commission of the Catholic Women’s Association, CWA, Cameroon met for three days in La Verna, Foncha Street, Archdiocese of Bamenda, in a bid to work out a three year liturgical and spiritual project for the Association.

Archdiocese of Bamenda ordains Mill Hill Missionaries

By Fr Humphrey Taha Mbuy

Four deacons from the Archdiocese of Bamenda were ordained during the Easter Octave. Of these four, two are diocesan and incardinated into the Archdiocese of Bamenda. Fr Dereck Che Cho comes from Pope St Pius X Parish Akum while Fr Raphael Aletum is from St Joseph's Parish Bafut.

Capuchin Brothers of the Custody of Cameroon celebrate Silver Jubilee

By Livinus Tal Bam

As the Diocese of Kumbo clocked 25 years on March 18 this year, so too is the Cameroon custody of Capuchin Franciscans, whose 25 years in active service have been a mature period for its members to come together once and remind themselves of their mission in Cameroon, take stock of what has been done so far and to celebrate. It also gives them the opportunity to thank the various individuals on their contributions to the success of the Capuchins in Cameroon.

Bishop George Nkuo ordains his first priests

By Livinus Tal Bam

Seven months after his Episcopal Ordination, Bishop George Nkuo of Kumbo, has ordained his first priests and has expressed profound spiritual joy for this first privilege in his pastoral ministry. He ordained seven priests on April 12 to continue the fruitful work of the Church that is in Kumbo Diocese. 

"The Church in the North is alive"Mgr Antoine Ntalou

Interviewed by Livinus Tal Bam

His Grace Antoine Ntalou Arcbishop of Garoua,assisted Mgr George Nkuo, in the ordination of the seven priests in Kumbo recently.In abrief  chat with L'Effort camerounais after the ordination,he says the Church in the North is waxing strong though there might be soem  difficulties.Read the interview

Bitrish High Commisioner lauds Catholic Education system in Cameroon

By Wamey Panky

In a very colourful twin ceremony, that took place at the St. Rita's college campus on Saturday 14th April 2007, the college received the most dignified award of excellence as Moh Arthur received an academic medal as the top candidate for the 2006 examination session in Electrical Technology, from the London based City and Guilds International examination Board.The British High Commissioner to Cameroon H.E Syd Maddicot also used the opportuity to praise the Catholic system of education in Cameroon