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Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Major Seminary “has achieved remarkable milestones”: Rector on Centenary Celebrations
Since its establishment 100 years ago, Bigard Memorial Major Seminary has played an important role in the training and formation of Catholic Priests involved in Church ministry in Nigeria and beyond, the Rector of the national Major Seminary based in country’s Catholic Diocese of Enugu has told ACI Africa.
Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Challenged to “speak the language of closeness”
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango in Angola has challenged the nine Deacons he ordained on November 16 to embrace a ministry that is rooted in “closeness” to the people of God through their availability.
Pope Francis Conveys Closeness to Ukraine in Letter Marking 1,000th Day of War
In a letter sent to Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, apostolic nuncio to Ukraine, Pope Francis expressed his great sorrow for the suffering of the people there.
Today, November 19, We Celebrate St. Raphael Kalinowski
Saint Raphael was born in 1835 as Joseph, son of Andrew and Josepha Kalinowski in present day Lithuania. Saint Raphael felt a call to the priesthood early in his life, but decided to complete his education. He studied zoology, chemistry, agriculture, and apiculture at the Institute of Agronomy in Hory Horki, Russia, and at the Academy of Military Engineering in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Nairobi Archbishop Declines Kenyan President’s Millions Donated to Parish, Warns Politicians against “self-promotion”
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has turned down financial donations that the country’s President offered to a Catholic Parish in his Metropolitan See, noting that the Church will not be compromised by offers from politicians, who seek to use church fundraising events for self-gain.
In Inaugural “encounter” with Sudan/South Sudan’s Catholic Bishops, Apostolic Nuncio Explains His “principal function”
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan has used the occasion of his first official meeting with members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) to explain the “principal function” of Holy Father’s representatives to countries of the world.
World Day of the Poor: Catholic Official in Angola Urges “concrete actions” for the Poor
On the occasion of the 8th World Day of the Poor marked on Sunday, November 17, the Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has called for concrete initiatives in reaching out to the poor in society.
“A life sentence”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Lauds Newly Consecrated Bishop for Two Decades in Prison Apostolate
The 23 years that the newly Consecrated Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Embu in Kenya spent in the prison apostolate in Kenya made him look like he was serving a life-long sentence, the Apostolic Nuncio in the East African nation has observed.
U.S. President-elect, Trump, Picks Several Catholics for Cabinet: Kennedy, Rubio, Stefanik, Ratcliffe
The 45th and soon-to-be 47th president made more than a dozen announcements within 10 days of his electoral victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
Newly Consecrated Bishop of Kenya’s Embu Diocese Calls for Strengthened Family Values and Support of Vocations
Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Embu has sent a message to Kenyan families, calling for strengthened bonds and an atmosphere where vocations are nurtured.
Pope Francis’ Claim That Israel Action in Gaza Could Be "genocide" Draws Criticism
Pope Francis’ call for an investigation into claims that a genocide may be happening in Gaza has garnered some criticism.
Day after Bishops’ Fiery Statement, President of Kenya Says University Funding Model Issues “will soon be resolved”
The President of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto, has expressed optimism that issues surrounding the highly contested New Higher Education Funding Model will be resolved.
Today, November 18, We Celebrate St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
St. Rose was born into a family with wealth and political connections August 29, 1769 in Grenoble, France. Her father, Pierre Francois Duchesne, was a lawyer, businessman, and prominent civic leader in Grenoble, while her mother, Rose Perier, was a member of a leading family from the Dauphine region.
Today, November 18, We Celebrate Dedication of the Churches of Peter and Paul
Saint Peter’s Basilica was originally built in 323 by the emperor Constantine. The basilica was constructed over the tomb of Peter the Apostle, the Church’s first Pope.
“Words seem inadequate”: Nigerian Catholic Nun on Winning $1.2 Million Opus Prize
Sr. Francisca Ngozi Uti, the founder and Executive Director of the Centre for Women Studies and Intervention (CWSI) in Abuja, Nigeria, has been named the laureate of the 2024 Opus Prize, a $1.2 million award recognizing transformative humanitarian work.
CRS Realizes Partnership with Kenya-based Bank for Nairobi Flood Victims as “commitment” to Fostering Human Dignity
The reaching out to flood victims in the Kenya’s Nairobi communities of Mathare slum and Embakasi by the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) realized in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank Kenya is part of the commitment of the humanitarian arm of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to foster human dignity among people in their diverse circumstances, the representative of CRS in Kenya has said.
“An experience of solidarity”: Catholic Youth Director in Angola on Planned Celebration of Christ the King Solemnity
The planned commemoration of the Solemnity of Christ the King, the patron of Catholic youths in Angola, provides an opportunity for young people to manifest their solidarity in common prayer, praise, and thanksgiving, the Director of Youth Ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has said.
Upcoming Church's 2025 Jubilee Year “favorable time for reconciliation, conversion”: Gabon’s Catholic Bishops
The upcoming Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year provides an opportunity for the people of God in Gabon to practice reconciliation and strive for conversion.
The Poor "continue to wait" for the Church, Governments to Take Action: Pope Francis
During his homily and Angelus address, the Holy Father repeated his plea for Catholics to show their closeness to the poor through gestures of care.
"With God, everything; without God, nothing": Principles of a Catholic Family Business
Luz Maribel Jiménez shares her family’s guiding principles to inspire entrepreneurs who aspire to lead a business with values and purpose.
