L'Effort Camerounais (English Version)

What will you like to do absolutely as a Catholic before you die?

Polycarp Ndikvu Chia: Lecturer

I will like to train younger people to have sovereign minds. That is, people capable of taking informed decisions. Cameroon appears to be under a spell which manipulates people who take orders from those in authority without questioning, or modifying them. Most Cameroonians in decision making positions are fickle-minded or not principled. The foundation of Cameroon is built on falsehood because its citizens are not informed about the powers they have. I really will like to invest in leadership building.

Congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus blessed with a new member

By Peter Awoh

Bishop Francis T. Lysinge, Sr. Marion and fellow sisters

Rev. Sr. Marion Manyo Mbeng Arrey of the Congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus took her final religious profession on December 3, 2011, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Mamfe during a Eucharistic celebration with His lordship Monsignor Francis Teke Lysinge as the main celebrant.

Responding to the call to serve

By Joseph Tabung Banah

A Sister who took her final religious vows recently, Sr. Valerine Ngochi , has said she joined the Congregation of St. Therese of the Child Jesus because she wants to serve God and the Catholic Church.

First Canon Law Association founded in Cameroon

By Jude Abanseka

The first Canon Law Association in Cameroon, with headquarters at the Catholic University of Central Africa, UCAC, Yaoundé, was created on December 1, 2011.It resulted from a colloquium that brought together all 22 Canon Lawyers in Cameroon.

Cardinal Tumi’s homily during Bishop Awa Golden Jubilee Mass

My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus,

We are all very happy to be with His Lordship, Bishop Pius Awa. He can truly say like the prophet Isaiah, “Let me sing the praises of the Lord, and of His marvellous deeds in return for all that the Lord has done for me. “ What marvel, what goodness has the Lord done for to His Lordship Pius Awa?

Franciscan Sisters celebrate 75th anniversary

By  Appolonia Budzee, TSSF

The Bishop of Kumbo, Mgr. George Nkuo, has remained Franciscan Sisters that prayers and presence are important in their ministry. He made the statement in his homily during the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Franciscan Sisters’ in Cameroon.

Franciscan way of life seen to be relevant in Cameroon

By Appolonia Budzee, TSSF

The celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi in Shisong Parish, like in all other parts of the world, brought together all who follow Christ according to the model of St. Francis of Assisi. Franciscans in Kumbo Diocese received the grace to recognise their common roots more than 10 years ago through the introduction of an ongoing formation course—Comprehensive Course on the Franciscan Mission Charism (CCFMC), through the mediation of Sr. Alphonsa Kiven, TSSF. 

Little Way Association continues to gain more ground

Interviewed by Isidore Agha

Little way Association is gradually gaining grounds in Buea Diocese. On October 1 the association observed the feast of their patroness, St. Therese of the child Jesus. A Sister of St. Therese of the child Jesus, Sr. Virginie Shuverla, one of those coordinating the association throws more light on the Little Way Association. Excerpts:

New Version of Missal in English to be used soon

By Jude Abanseka and Percy Afuh

Rome has indicated the new translation of the Missal in English is supposed to be used from the first Sunday of Advent 2011 even though some dioceses in America, Nigeria and East Africa have already started using it.

Legion of Mary celebrates 90th anniversary in Douala Archdiocese

By John Neba

Legion of Mary members in Douala Archdiocese have celebrated their 90th anniversary with a call for them to seek the Holy Virgin Mary’s  intercession in every aspect of their spiritual lives. Douala Archbishop His Grace Samuel Kléda made the call during a Pontifical Mass at St. Simon’s Parish, Kondi PK 8; a Mass which brought an end to activities that marked the 90th anniversary of the Legion of Mary in Douala Archdiocese.