Missions


The Roman Catholic Church and I share the same goals, but we use different paths. Sometimes our missions make our paths cross, and at the junction we are going in the same direction. And we use each other to reach our goals.

Two ministries that are not on the poster’s list are The Mental Health Ministry and The Prison Ministry. Two ministries that I was involved in in the 80s and 90s, as a director (member of the board) of the family and friends of the person having mental illness (L’Apogée)and as an outreach worker for Outaouais Drug Addiction Intervention and Prevention Centre; I was visiting (full body contact) the Hull detention center. Today I am a member of the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers (Christ-Centred Hope, Healing and Recovery in Canada) and a member of the CANADIAN CATHOLIC PRISON MINISTRY NETWORK and The Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition (CPMC).

Our mission is to continue the earthly work of Jesus Christ by glorifying God, leading all people to eternal salvation, spreading the Gospel message, administering the seven sacraments as channels of divine grace, and serving the poor, sick, and marginalized as an expression of Christian love by following the steps of St Francis of Assisi.

Brother Eric

Dear Esteemed African Members,

We invite you to share the joy of our community by encouraging you and your friends to join our Facebook group, Fraternity EMMI Fraternité. Together, let’s grow our family and spread the love!

I appreciate your support!

Sincerely,

Admin

https://www.facebook.com/groups/fratemmi

Structure

Church Structure: Bishops oversee specific geographical areas, known as dioceses, and their role is central to the Catholic Church’s structure.

Population vs. Clergy: The number of priests needed is influenced by the Catholic population in a given area and the number of available clergy.

The distribution of priests is not uniform, resulting in substantial differences in the ratio across continents. Specifically, Europe and North America have more priests per capita than their Catholic populations. This results in a much lower ratio of priests to bishops compared to other continents.

Africa and South America, despite having significant Catholic populations, have far fewer priests, resulting in a much higher ratio of priests to bishops. The ratio of priests to bishops varies, with a global average of approximately 76 priests per bishop.

NORTH AMERICA

The structure of Eric Michel Ministries International is within the Archdiocese, which is part of the American Province of the three Marys: Mary, the mother of Jesus; Mary Magdalene; and Mary Salome. We have no church, only a chaplaincy that covers the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.

First Bishop: The Metropolitan Archbishop, the Most Reverend Eric M. Gagnon, founder of Eric Michel Ministries International, New Life Catholic Chaplaincy Ministry

Second Bishop: The Right Reverend Emeritus Marie Arnold, Co-Founder of Eric Michel Ministries International

SOUTH AMERICA

La Provincia Franciscana de Nuestra Madre Señora de las Altas Gracias

Brother Cesar Abdias Melgarejo Gargate withdrew because he wants to come to Canada to work for us.

AFRICA

Africa is divided into four ecclesiastic provinces: Northern Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, and West Africa. In EMMI, a country is equivalent to a district, and each district contains numerous local churches.

Province of the Sacred Hearts, Mid-Africa, with the District of the Central African Republic, the District #10 Democratic Republic of Congo, the District of Gabon, the District of the Republic of Congo, the District of Tanzania and the District #12 Zambia. The conference will have five bishops.

First Bishop: Sylvestre Moussounda, not official

Second Bishop:

Third Bishop:

Fourth Bishop:

Fifth Bishop:

List of Churches:

List of Clergies:

Mafuta Carnado, Seminarian and Pastoral Agent (Lay Minister), member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, Senior Assistant Chaplain.

Province of St Mary, East Africa, with the District of Burundi, the District of Ethiopia, the District #7 Kenya, the District of Rwanda, the District of South Sudan and the District # 5 Uganda. The conference will have two bishops.

First Bishop: Julius Ochungo, monsignor

Second Bishop:

List of Churches

Diocese of Saint Peter, Right Reverend Julius Ochungo, not official

List of Clergies:

Right Reverend Julius Ochungo, Official

Province of St. Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi, Southern Africa, with the District of Angola, the District of Botswana, the District #4, Malawi, the District #32, Mozambique, the District of Namibia, the District of Swaziland, the District # 30, South Africa and the District of Zimbabwe. The conference will have four bishops.

First Bishop:

Second Bishop:

Third Bishop:

Fourth Bishop:

List of Churches

List of Clergy:

Province of Our Lady of Africa (Notre-Dame-D’Afrique) West Africa with the District of Burkina Faso, the District #37 Cameroon, the District of Côte d’Ivoire, the District of Guinea, the District of Guinea-Bissau, the District #34 Liberia, the District of Mali, the District of Niger, the District #11 Nigeria, the District of Senegal and the District of Sierra Leone. The conference will have four bishops.

First Bishop: Celestin Télé, African Superintendant, member of the Third Order of Saint Benedict, Monsignor and Prior, Official.

Second Bishop:

Third Bishop:

Fourth Bishop:

List of Churches

Diocese

Parish Saint Michel Archange d’Ebang Minala, not official.

Parish Fraternité des Missionnaires de Jésus le Bon Pasteur, Official

List of Clergy:

Father Michel Atangana, Official

Father Pierre Claver AYINA NGONO, not official

For a total of 15 Bishops, priests, deacons, and lay ministers in Africa

Supporting Our Church

Support our church in Cameroon. Your generous donation today will help sustain our ministry and create a real, lasting impact.

How can you help our ministry?

The Bible admonishes God’s people to warn others of their spiritual dangers and to expose the wicked plans of the Evil One, who is planning to take them in his deceptive snare:

” .. I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel … give them warning from Me. When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning … to save his life …his blood will I require at thine hand.” Ezekiel 3:17-21

At Religious Counterfeits Ministry, we believe God calls us to be His watchmen, responsible for protecting and warning both unbelievers and believers about spiritual dangers. We are committed to raising awareness of the threats we face. We strive to provide you with the information you need to warn and protect others. Hosea 4:6: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.”

If you feel blessed by this ministry, we invite you to support us through your prayers and financial gifts. Your contributions help us remain online, provide essential research materials, and directly support our work in Cameroon. Please consider giving today to help maintain the resources our online ministry needs, including phone lines, servers, and infrastructure.

Your support helps cover costs such as copying, phone and fax expenses, paper, recording equipment, and other essential materials needed to share God’s Word. Donations also enable us to publish printed materials and produce recordings for future distribution.

When you give to our church in Cameroon, your generosity helps multiply the blessings for many (as illustrated in the parable of the ten talents). “The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” (Proverbs 11:25) Your prayers, encouragement, and financial gifts make a critical difference. Help us bring hope and warning to thousands by donating today.

Father Atagana rebuilt his church using personal funds. The people of Cameroon need our help; they cannot do it alone.

Act now; our church in Cameroon urgently needs your financial support and prayers. Please donate today to make a meaningful difference.

Here’s a revised listing of 23 ways to get involved in our ministries, with an added introductory text:

Are you looking for meaningful ways to engage and grow in faith? Here are 23 ways you can get involved in our ministries, deepen your spiritual journey, and connect with our community:

  1. Like our EMMI FB page
  2. Like the Archbishop FB page
  3. Be a member of our FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fratemmi or this group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/mfsecmesfc if you are a church leader who needs help.
  4. Visit our websites:  https://franciscanseucharist.com/ or https://franciscansimmaculate.org
  5. Be part of the Cenacle and let’s pray together.
  6. Request a prayer
  7. Know your Rosary Mystery
  8. Pray at the Virtual Chapel
  9. Pray at the road to the cross.
  10. Light a candle with a prayer.
  11. Pray with the Beviary
  12. Pray with the readings of the day (Mass)
  13. Join us for a pilgrimage tour.
  14. Request that Lourdes visit your church.
  15. Be consecrated to Mary.
  16. Be a member of our Animal Ministry.
  17. Become a Knight of the Immaculate
  18. Enroll in one of our classes.
  19. Be a body member of the fellowship
  20. By a ministry leader (Lay Minister)
  21. Study at the Seminary
  22. Receive a sacrament at the Manse (all seven are available upon request)
  23. Be a Franciscan

We welcome you to explore these opportunities and find the ones that resonate with your calling!

African History 2

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Amistad is a 1997 American historical drama film

African History

If you are interested in the Apartheid 1976-1977

and the death of Steve Biko
Visit our African page

Our Lady of Africa

Let’s come together to share the incredible Love of God and help guide everyone toward a relationship with Jesus Christ! Our journey is all about growing into a warm and welcoming Temple of the Spirit, embracing our role as the Body of Christ, and embodying the cherished People of the Father.

Together, we have the wonderful opportunity to support each other, uplift individuals, nurture families, and make a meaningful impact on our communities and the broader world. By fostering connections and showing kindness, we can create a space where everyone feels valued and included. Let’s be a light of hope and love, reaching out to those in need and coming together in faith, compassion, and understanding.