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Cardinal in Cape Verde Urges Faithful to “live with hope, deep friendship with God” on Solemnity of the Assumption
On the occasion of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary marked August 15, the Bishop of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has called on the faithful to embrace lives of hope, determination, and deep friendship with God.
Rwanda Shuts Down Over 5,500 Churches Due to Non-Compliance with Safety, Health Regulations
Rwanda has shut down 5,600 churches, including some 100 places of worship operating in caves for not complying with the country’s safety and health regulations.
Catholic Bishops in South Africa Urged to Raise Awareness on Femicide in Annual Pastoral Letters
Archbishop Joseph Buti Tlhagale of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa is advocating for an annual pastoral letter from Bishops to raise public awareness about crimes targeting women in the country.
Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Urges Seminarians in South Sudanese Diocese to “have a deep spiritual life”
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has encouraged Seminarians in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) to cultivate a deep spiritual life, emphasizing the critical role of discernment, personal responsibility, and spiritual depth in their formation as future Priests.
Medical Students from Two Nigerian Universities Abducted en Route to Catholic Conference
Some 20 Medical students from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) and the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Nigeria were on the evening of Thursday, August 15 abducted on their way to a Catholic conference.
“Stop obstacles to peace”: Apostolic Nuncio at Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage in Cameroonian Diocese
The representative of the Holy Father in Cameroon has called for an end to violence and urged the faithful to actively promote peace.
14 Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Cautioned against Straying from “path of righteousness”
Bishop Pio Hipunyati of the Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva in Angola has urged the 14 Seminarians he ordained Deacons to remain steadfast in their commitment to God and their service to the Church, cautioning them against straying from the “path of righteousness.”
“I let my guard down”: Catholic Priest in Ghana Apologizes for Singing Secular Song at Mass
A Catholic Priest serving in Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong has issued an apology for leading his congregation to sing a secular song during Holy Mass.
Angolan Catholic Archbishop Concerned about “critical” Priests Shortage
Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola has expressed concern about the shortage of in his Episcopal See, saying that the faithful are unable to access adequate pastoral care.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Condemn Liturgical Abuses, Call for Immediate Reforms
https://www.nigeriacatholicnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/On-the-Abuse-of-the-Sacred-Liturgy.pdfhttps://www.nigeriacatholicnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/On-the-Abuse-of-the-Sacred-Liturgy.pdfMembers of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have condemned in “strongest terms” abuses during Liturgical celebrations in the West African nation, urging Priests and Bishops to take “immediate action” to restore the dignity and sanctity of worship.
Auxiliary Bishop in Nairobi Appointed Kenya's Military Ordinary, Country's Embu Diocese Gets Bishop
Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi, one of the three Auxiliary Bishops of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya, has been appointed the Local Ordinary of the country’s Military Ordinariate.
Organizers Laud Success of National Jubilee Year Celebration for Cape Verdean Youths
The President of the National Executive Commission for the 500th Anniversary of the Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has lauded the just concluded National Jubilee Year of Catholic Youths, describing it as a success.
Kenyan Bishops Eager to Engage the Holy Father on Country's Full Seminaries, Vibrant Church in Rome Visit
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have expressed their eagerness to talk about the growth of the Church in the East African country during their upcoming Ad Limina visit.
Claretians Engage Apostolic Nuncio on 175 Years of Serving the Poor, Marginalized in Cameroon
The Major Superior of the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF), also known as Claretians, has described their August 8 visit to the Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon as an opportunity to share the Congregation’s experience with the poor and marginalized people in the Central African nation.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Condemns Brutal Assault on Priest by Military
The Catholic Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria has condemned the attack on All Saints Catholic Church Ikyaior by the Nigerian military personnel on August 5 in which the Priest in charge and his stewards were assaulted and badly injured.
Rector of St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary in Madagascar Appointed Bishop of Ambatondrazaka Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Orthasie Marcellin Herivonjilalaina who has been serving as the Rector of St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary, Toamasina, in Madagascar as the Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Ambatondrazaka.
Archbishop in Nigeria Decries Rise in Prosperity Gospel, Proposes Comprehensive Catechesis to Deepen Evangelization
Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City has called for comprehensive catechesis to deepen evangelization in the West African country that he says is experiencing a rise in “prosperity Gospel” preachers.
Ignorance of God’s Word Presents Opportunity to Deepen Evangelization: Laity in Nigeria Told
The Catholic Laity in Nigeria must not be discouraged by the growing ignorance of God’s word, but must embrace it as an opportunity to step up their evangelization efforts, the chairman of the Knights of St. John International (KSJI) in Port Harcourt has said.
Prelates at African Synodal Palaver Appeal for Patience, Understanding, amid Criticism of “not smelling like sheep”
Being a Catholic Bishop in Africa involves a lot of work that sometimes leaves Bishops exhausted, participants at a the10th session of the ongoing synodal palavers have been told, and urged to be more patient with their shepherds who sometimes appear not to be available for everyone.
Number of Catholic Priests for Nigerian Diocese Surpasses 400 with 23 New Priestly Ordinations
The number of Catholic Priests serving in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has surpassed 400, following the ordination of 23 new Priests on August 10.
