Focolare Movement

Cameroon: Life goes on in Fontem!

Aracelis and Charles are responsible for the Focolare community in the first little town in Africa. They tell us about the current situation and explain how life is going on in Fontem today.

Fontem’s present and future

For months we’ve been following apprehensively as the situation evolves at Fontem, the first of the Focolare’s little towns in Africa. We were able to reach Margaret Long and Etienne Kenfack, who speak for the community there and let us know the latest.

Fontem: A Journey of Unity

Fontem: A Journey of Unity

Since 2016, the country has been going through a very serious socio-political crisis, especially in the Anglophone region where Fontem, and the Focolare’s permanent Mariapolis are located. Despite the difficulties, its testimony of unity continues.

Fontem and the Light of Mafua Ndem

Fontem and the Light of Mafua Ndem

During 19-28 September 2016, a delegation of 40 people from Cameroon, including nine traditional leaders, native Kings of the Bangwa Tribe of Lebialem, Southwest Cameroon, made a pilgrimage to Italy.

Fontem, a Jubilee of Thanksgiving

Fontem, a Jubilee of Thanksgiving

Accompanied by Bishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya and Emeritus Bishop Francis Teke Lysinge, a delegation from the Diocese of Mamfe, Cameroon, visits the International Centre of the Focolare, to say thank you to Chiara Lubich.