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• 1 Br. PAUL GORETTI, MICM-Tert (PAUL YEMBE) // Dec 11, 2008 at 3:56 am

  When I think of all the things you do, the ways in which you care, I’m filled with a Special Sense of Gratitude and Pride that is always there.
  I seldom take the time to tell you that I’m happy you’re There!
  So I’ll tell you now this ChristmasTide what’s in my heart!
  “You’re the best that I could have!”
  I want you to know how lucky I feel to have people like you- When I think of you, I Count my Blessings and Thank the Lord Above
  that I have found you for my Special FRIENDS,’cos people such as you are Chosen with a Most Special Love!
  I really appreciate you – the ways; Your unselfishness displays!
  I thank you for your kindness, I will not soon forget; You’re one of the nicest people I have ever met.
  MERRY CHRISTMAS to all and Have a MOST SPLENDID HAPPY NEW YEAR!

• 2 Brother Richard the Crusader, M.I.C.M.,Tertiary // Dec 16, 2008 at 5:08 am

  Dear Brother Paul Goretti,

  Thank you from all of us at the Institute.

  Would you be so kind as to tell our readers about your home country?

• 3 Br. Paul Goretti,MICM-Tert (Paul Yembe) // Dec 16, 2008 at 5:56 am

  Cameroon – General Information

  Official Name – République du Cameroun
  Capital – Yaoundé
  Population: 1,137,000 (1997 official est)
  Head of State-President Paul Biya – came to power in 1982. Seven year term of office
  National Currencies and current exchange rates-CFAfr=100 centimes; Average exchange rate in 1999: CFAfr615.70:US$1; Exchange rate on 30/11/01: CFAfr725.09:US$1
  National Day and other important days-1 January, 11 February (Youth Day), 1 May (Labour Day), 20 May (National Day), 15 August (Assumption), 25 December. Variable dates: Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension, Ramadan, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, Festival of Sheep.
  System Of Government-Unitary Republic
  Ethnic groups-Cameroon has a highly diversified and complex population profile, comprising some 200 ethnic groups. Cameroon Highlanders 31%, Equatorial Bantu 19%, Kirdi 11%, Fulani 10%, Northwestern Bantu 8%, Eastern Nigritic 7%, other African 13%. There are about 200,000 Europeans in the country, mainly French speakers.
  Languages-English (official), French (official); 24 major African language groups. Around 80 per cent speak French as a second language (Francophone Cameroon) and 20 per cent speak English as a second language (Anglophone – ex-British West Cameroon), and about 25 main African languages are also spoken. Major African languages include Bamileke, Ewondo, Bassa and Bamoun.
  Religion:Christian 53%, Indigenous beliefs 25%, Muslim 22%

  I hope this short introduction will do!
  THANK YOU
  N.B I hope you already are aware of the DANGER in monetary dealings with Africans.
  Cameroon is no exception!

  BLESSED ROSES to All!

• 4 Greg Rossi // Jan 9, 2010 at 12:03 am

  Hi, I was wondering if you could possibly pray and ask many others to pray for my family and myself, the Rossi’s? Please! I’m losing my health, am broke, and fear for my soul. All my family members (nancy, ron, john, gail, christiana, matthew, michael, andrew, timothy, james, elizabeth) all are dealing with serious serious problems. All help is greatly appreciated. I pray to God for you too. I beg you to pass this prayer request on. thanks.

• 5 Br. John Marie Vianney, M.I.C.M., Tert., Prefect // Jan 12, 2010 at 9:39 pm

  Dear Greg:
  Of course we will pray for you and your family. And thank you for your prayers. Saint Padre Pio said, “Prayer is the best armor we have; it is the key which opens the heart of God.” It appears God has sent you many crosses. Which also means He will send you many graces. May Our Lady watch over you all and protect you. For employment, Saint Joseph has always been the great patron. Say the Rosary with your family and put all your trust in His Holy Mother. She will not fail you. If you wish to write me privately, use ToPrefect@Catholicism.org.

  Br. John Marie Vianney, M.I.C.M., Tert., Prefect

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