L'Effort Camerounais (English Version)

What Would You Like To Do Absolutely As A Catholic: Before You Die?

Many hold a Catholic identity by birth, conversion and by belief or conviction.  The Catholic Doctrine and traditions give them a collective identity, but in their own way, many are aspiring to give their Catholicity a distinctiveness only they know how. After all, salvation is individual, not collective. Many cherish certain values and they will like to accomplish them absolutely before they die. What are they? Is it sailing out far ashore to the Holy Land, Rome or simply staying where they are and setting an example in home-grown charity by assisting destitute neighbours? Faith is alive through action. So what would you like to do absolutely as a Catholic before you die? Not a doctrinal obligation, but only a human craving.

Ten things to do before you kick the bucket

By Mark Shea - OSV Newsweekly

An emphatically non-exhaustive list of to-do items for Catholics intent on a life well-lived. Somebody once asked Martin Luther, what a person should do before he dies. “Plant a tree, have a child, write a book” was the answer.

Islamic aggressors target Christians in Nigeria: Cameroon on the alert

By Fr. Song Eugene

Killing in God's name?

The rate at which Islamic extremists in Muslim strongholds in Nigeria and the world are persecuting Christians is alarming and worrisome. Hardly a day goes by without saddening and heartbreaking news of Islamic extremists senselessly killing Christians. These extremists are dreaming of Islamising the world and forcefully implementing the Shariah Law.

Promote Interreligious Dialogue not violence

By Emmanuel Verdzeka

Despite repeated calls from the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI to uphold interreligious dialogue, there is a growing wave of violence due to lack of religious tolerance worldwide.

Tackling the Evils of Boko Haram

By Joseph Tabung Banah

The Nigerian government is struggling to put an end to Boko Haram's spiral killings, identify the killers, educate people about the group's evils, and stop the danger that Christians living in predominantly Moslem neighbourhoods are facing.

They Worked Hard To Build A Vibrant Church And Were Rewarded In 2011

As has been the case since the inception of the Church in Cameroon, the lay faithful, priests and Religious, have been working together and have ensured the Church’s exponential spiritual and material growth. Such commitment did not weaver in 2011. L’Effort Camerounais revisits and highlights some of those awarded in the Church in 2011 not to project them as heroes, but only to show that the Church needs more labourers in 2012. The focus is not exhaustive or representative of the overall efforts made in 2011. It is only a random sampling which shows that the Church was alive and kicking in 2011 and could be even more so in 2012.

The Christian laity’s mission in the Church

By Fr. Song Eugene

The Laity obliged to provide the Church’s needs

Prior to the Second Vatican Council, the situation of the laity in the Church was never a happy one. Clerical dominance notoriously marked the Church as only those in cassock, the collar and religious habits could make their voices heard.

They brought honour to their Church and were honoured in 2011 in Douala Archdiocese

By Ireneaus Chongwain Chia

Douala CMA members urged to help in building the Church

Although a countless number of Christians has been and will continue working for the Church’s spiritual and material growth in Douala Archdiocese, some apostolic groups, priests and lay faithful stood out in 2011, either on the basis of their numerical strength, their commitment and risk taken to uphold Christian ideals, or the quality of their work.

Bamenda Maryvale Institute sends out 7th batch, instructor marks 30 years as catechist

By Jude Abanseka

Ma Elizabeth Nomase

Bamenda Maryvale Institute graduated its 7th batch of students on Saturday, December 1, during a solemn ceremony organised at St. Joseph Metropolitan Cathedral Mankon. One of the key attractions was an instructor who marked 30 years as a catechist.

Stand Up And Walk! Pope Tells Africa: As He Promulgates New Evangelical Commitment, Africae Munus

Pope Benedict XVI has just rounded off a three-day historic pastoral visit to Cotonou-Benin during which he signed and entrusted the Post Synodal Apostolic Exhortation, Africae Munus, to the Church in Africa today. While dissecting the ills that have held back Africa’s spiritual, social, economic and political progress over several decades, the historic document, most importantly, charts out the path to obtain reconciliation, justice and peace in a regrettably conflict-ridden continent. L’Effort Camerounais was part of the historic event and revisits not only the salient points discussed, but also shares some memorable moments in pictures with you. Revisit the event as if you were there!