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Region : Littoral
Department : Sanaga-Maritime
Municipality : Mouanko
GPS coordinates : N 03°36’748’’ E 009°52'818’’
The Mariemberg Catholic mission appears to be the cradle of the Catholic Church in Cameroon. Historic site, this church is the first church built by the Pallotine fathers in the 19th century, with a beautiful view of the Sanaga river. Because of the difficulties encountered on site and their devotion to Mary to whom they will dedicate the protection and conduct of their mission, these pioneers designated their initial location with the German name “Marienberg”, which translates “the mountain from Marie ". On the feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 1890, the Pallotins dedicated all of Cameroon to Mary Queen of the Apostles. From 1890 to 1915, 16 other Catholic missions were founded by the Pallotine fathers on Cameroonian territory. We can truly say that the faith of Catholic Christians in Cameroon is rooted in Marienberg, a place of spiritual renewal for each and everyone. Renowned Catholic mission; national place of pilgrimage.
appears as the cradle of the Catholic Church in Cameroon. Historic site, this church is the first church built by the Pallotine fathers in the 19th century, with a beautiful view of the Sanaga river. Because of the difficulties encountered on site and their devotion to Mary to whom they will dedicate the protection and conduct of their mission, these pioneers designated their initial location with the German name “Marienberg”, which translates “the mountain from Marie ". On the feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 1890, the Pallotins dedicated all of Cameroon to Mary Queen of the Apostles. From 1890 to 1915, 16 other Catholic missions were founded by the Pallotine fathers on Cameroonian territory. We can truly say that the faith of Catholic Christians in Cameroon is rooted in Marienberg, a place of spiritual renewal for each and everyone. Renowned Catholic mission; national place of pilgrimage.
Site of the village ELOG NGANGO, district of MOUANKO, Department of Sanaga -Maritime is located approximately 43 km from the town of Edéa (National No. 3), approximately 15 km from the town of MOUANKO, capital of the district and approximately 108 km from the town of DOUALA, capital of the Littoral Region. Chapel surrounded mainly by a service building, the cemetery of the first missionaries and further from the Marian sanctuary. We also note the presence of a chimpanzee sanctuary not far from the mission. The Sanaga River passes very close to one of the edges of the space occupied by the mission. The Mariemberg Catholic mission is the cradle of the Catholic Church in Cameroon. Historic site, this church is the first built by the Pallotine fathers in the 19th century, with a beautiful view of the Sanaga river. Because of the difficulties encountered on site and their devotion to Mary to whom they will dedicate the protection and conduct of their mission, these pioneers designated their initial location with the German name “Marienberg”, which means “the mountain of Married ". On the feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 1890, the Pallotins dedicated all of Cameroon to Mary Queen of the Apostles. From 1890 to 1915, 16 other Catholic missions were founded by the Pallotine fathers on Cameroonian territory. We can truly say that the faith of Catholic Christians in Cameroon is rooted in Marienberg, a place of spiritual renewal for each and everyone.
This site in the village of ELOG NGANGO, district of MOUANKO, Sanaga-Maritime Department is located approximately 43 km from the main axis (DOUALA – Edéa road), approximately 15 km from the town of MOUANKO, capital of the district. and approximately 108 km from the town of DOUALA, capital of the Littoral Region.
We also note the presence of a gorilla/chimpanzee sanctuary not far from the mission. The Sanaga River very close to one of the edges of the space occupied by the mission.
YAKALA, BAKOKO, MALIMBA, MPONGO, BASSA, constitute the main ethnic groups of the locality. Some recorded practices of their culture are: the festival in Edéa around December (Mpô BASSA). NGOSSO, SEKELE, MBAYA dances are practiced in happy, unhappy and cultural events. Canoe racing is also a cultural practice.
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Site accessibility
The mission is accessible by land, a dirt road (around 43 km) which is not very passable in the rainy season. It is also accessible by river, in particular to reach MOUANKO (12 minutes by motorized canoe and 30 minutes by non-motorized canoe).
Telephone network
The telephone network is stable regardless of the operator.
Other services near the site
Health Services: District Hospital; Gendarmerie brigade of the town of MOUANKO.
Related infrastructure: restaurants, hotels and travel agencies:
There is none in Mariemberg, but in Mouanko and Edéa.
This site is part of a tourist circuit, because the Douala-Edea National Park is nearby.
