L'Effort Camerounais (English Version)

Bamenda Archbishop Emeritus Fr. Paul Verdzekov is dead

By Emmanuel F. Sanosi

Christians of Bamenda Archdiocese are in shock after they learnt of the death of Archbishop Emeritus of Bamenda Mgr. Paul Verdzekov on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Ntasen, Bamenda. Fr. Paul died  in his study while working at the Catholic Health Centre in Ntasen where he took up residence since he retired in 2005.

Editorial: A Dynamic Priest Should Have No Fear!

By Ireneaus Chia Chongwain

The page has been turned on the recent double-faceted historic event that marked the life of the church that is in Cameroon- the solemn conclusion of Christian Cardinal Tumi’s pastoral governance of Douala Archdiocese and the official presentation of Mgr. Samuel Kléda as the new Archbishop of Douala. The event called for a lot of preparation, meticulous planning and celebration.

Bishops hold Annual Seminar in Bamenda

By Emmanuel F. Sanosi

For the second time in 30 years, Bamenda Archdiocese hosted the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon Bishops’ Annual Seminar which ran from Sunday, January 2 to Friday, January 8, 2010.

Final Communiqué

Done in Bamenda, January 8, 2010

From the 2nd to the 8th of January, 2010, the 33rd Bishops of Cameroon Annual Seminar held in Bamenda under the theme, “Priestly Life and Priestly Formation”. The seminar began with a Solemn Holy Mass which the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon President, Mgr. Victor Tonye Bakot, celebrated in St. Joseph Metropolitan Cathedral, Mankon.

Mamfe Diocese launches “Populorum Progressio” development plan

By Jude Abanseka

Sons and daughters of Mamfe Diocese, friends of the diocese who reside outside the diocese, some priests and the Bishop of Mamfe, have held the first Economic and Financial Council of Mamfe Diocese.

Do Not Be Afraid, Do What Is Right! And Command With Authority, Cardinal Tumi Tells Successor

The transfer of pastoral governance in Douala Archdiocese, which started on November 3, 2007, when Pope Benedict XVI appointed Mgr. Samuel Kléda as Douala Co-adjutor Archbishop with right of succession, is now complete. The Tumi-Kléda transition has taken place hitch-free and Mgr. Samuel Kléda is now in effective command of Douala Metropolitan See. As was the case on January 12, 2008, when thousands of Christians turned out to welcome Mgr. Kléda in Douala, an equally enthusiastic and even bigger crowd thronged the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral esplanade on January 1 and 9 to take part, first, in Cardinal Tumi’s goodbye Mass and next, Mgr. Samuel Kléda’s presentation Mass.

Mgr. Samuel Kléda takes effective command of Douala Archdiocese

By Ireneaus Chongwain Chia 

The transfer of the pastoral governance in Douala Archdiocese from Christian Cardinal Tumi to Mgr. Samuel Kléda has been successfully concluded. It was to personally witness this historic event that Christians, priests and religious, civil and administrative officials, turned out in their numbers at the esplanade of St. Peter and Paul Cathedral on January 9.

Christian Cardinal Tumi celebrates goodbye Mass

By Grace Ongey

His Eminence Christian Cardinal Tumi celebrated a goodbye Mass at the esplanade of St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Douala, on January 1, 2010. The event coincided with celebrations marking the traditional World Day of Peace and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

Cardinal Tumi’s speech on the occasion of the presentation of Mgr. Samuel Kléda as Douala Archbishop

By Christian Cardinal Tumi

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, Creator of Heaven and Earth, “This is the day that the Lord has made, Alleluia!”It is a day of joy, indeed! Today Christ lets known to His people in Douala, their new Pastor; in the person of His Grace Samuel Kléda.

Who is Mgr. Samuel Kleda?

By Ireneaus Chongwain Chia

His Grace Mgr. Samuel Kléda was born in 1959 in Golompwy in the Doukoula District of Mayo-Danay Division in the Far North Region. After his primary education in his native village, he pursued secondary education in College Mazénod in Ngaoundéré.