L'Effort Camerounais (English Version)

“When we came Radio Veritas was not on air, now I am leaving when the radio is on air,” Rev. Fr. Gabriel Samba

The former Radio Veritas managing director, Rev. Fr. Gabriel Samba, is no longer with the archdiocesan radio. He has been appointed to a new office and moved to a new place. Before he left L’Effort Camerounais found time to share his experience at Radio Veritas and also to know what his new job is all about.

Make your family and society a better place to live in: says Chaplain of Catholic Men Association

The Third batch of Catholic Men Association of Douala Archdiocese   christened the “Cardinal Tumi” batch has just been dedicated. After the event L’Effort Camerounais sought to find out from the Chaplain how ready the men are for the task that lies ahead of them. Excerpts:

Madonna University-Nigeria scouts for eligible charity award nominees in Cameroon

Interviewed by Ireneaus Chongwain Chia

In 2009, Professor Charles N. Azubuike and Dr. Edmund U. Agbo were in Cameroon to look for lecturers and readers for Madonna International University of Nigeria. Two years after, another official, a senior Biochemistry lecturer from Madonna University, Dr. Philip Mounmbegna, is in Cameroon on another mission. While evaluating the outcome of the first visit L'Effort Camerounais also sought to know what brought Dr.  Mounmbegna to Cameroon this time. Excerpts:

“The Church sees the need to maintain old structures and cemeteries, but the means is just not there,” Mgr. Agapitus Nfon, Auxiliary Bishop of Bamenda

Interviewed by Jude Abanseka

Many Christians do not only regret that many Church structures and cemeteries are not well maintained, but also that some of these structures, especially old buildings, which could serve as touristic and pilgrimage centres, are being torn down. To understand the Church’s mindset in maintaining and sustaining her structures, L’Effort Camerounais met and discussed with the Auxiliary Bishop of Bamenda who provides some insights on the subject you cannot afford to miss. Excerpts:

Keep not only the processions at Mass short, but the homily as well

Interviewed by Martin Jumbam

Many a Catholic Community in Cameroon has adopted what is generally referred to as the "Lectionary Procession". As an introduction to the Liturgy of the Word, Lectionary is brought to the President of the Liturgical Assembly in a colourful procession, very often marked by song and dance. While the general populace delights in the singing and dancing that accompany this procession, some Christians find it too time-consuming and loudly call for such processions to be either tightly controlled or banned altogether.  To know more, we asked Rev. Fr. Zephyrinus Mbuh, SD, a liturgical expert (liturgist) of the Diocese of Kumbo in the Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province of Cameroon, to throw more light on this issue.

“We have to feel, think and act Cameroonian for anything better to happen in the electoral process in particular and to our country as a whole,” Bamenda Justice and Peace Commission Coordinator, Laura Anyola

To find out how Catholic Christians are responding to the ongoing voter registration, L’Effort Camerounais talked to the Justice and Peace Commission coordinator for Bamenda Archdiocese, Laura Anyola, who takes a broader look not only at elections but also at the structure charged with organising elections in Cameroon. Excerpts:

Priests and Catholic Christians situation the place of prayers in their lives

Sampled by Jude Abanseka and Emmanuel F. Sanosi



Rev.Fr. Michael Mua Ebua: Curate St. Joseph Metropolitan Cathedral Bamenda
God is our Heavenly Father. He knows what we need even before we ask. It is not by saying long prayers, shouting or making noise that God is going to answer our prayers. We cannot ask God to change His will for us. When we pray we simply have to repeat Jesus’ words; May your will Lord, not mine be done. God hears and answers our prayers in two ways. When it is in accordance with His will and for our personal sanctification, He grants our requests. When it is not in accordance with His will, no matter how we either pray, shout, fast or organise vigils, He will not grant us our requests because He best knows what is good for us.

“Talk to God naturally while praying and avoid things which make your prayer clumsy,” Rev. Fr. Christopher Kum

Interviewed by Grace Ongey


Rev. Fr. Christopher Kum

Prayer is one of the greatest tools in the world because it opens the door to dialogue with God. Though many people often question the need to intercede with God through the Saints, the Assistant Parish Priest of SS Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish, Rev. Fr. Christopher Geh Kum, says saints are alive and work for our good. He also enjoins Christians to examine their consciences before praying as sin often blocks God from answering their prayers. Excerpts:

“I invite every family in Cameroon and Africa to read and live the Word of God,” Christian Cardinal Tumi

 Interviewed by Grace Ongey

Douala Emeritus Archbishop His Eminence Christian Cardinal Tumi was recently appointed a United Bible Societies Vice President for the African continent. The Director of the Bible Society of Cameroon, Luc Gnowa, made public news of the appointment. Christian Cardinal Tumi recently participated in the United Bible Societies World Assembly in the Conference and Exhibition Centre Seoul, South Korea, from September 20 to 25, 2010. He explains the conference’s objective and calls on Christians in Africa to have a Bible for every home. Excerpts:

On the ceremony’s sidelines L’Effort Camerounais caught up and talked to Elisabeth and Norman Taylor fondly called Ma and Ta. Excerpts:

Interviewed by Florence Ndiyah


Norman and Elisabeth Taylor

Ma and Tah, as you are fondly called, you are welcome. How does it feel to be back in Cameroon after 5 years?
Cameroon is like a home to us. So it feels great to be back home, especially here at the Maryvale Institute, Bamenda.