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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.
Southern African Catholic Bishops Alarmed at Rise in Substance Abuse among Youths
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are concerned that alcohol and substance abuse among young people is on the rise in the southern region of South Africa, Eswatini, and Botswana.
“Do not be deceived by easy things”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola at Conclusion of Youth Festival
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has encouraged young people to avoid settling for an easy life and to seek meaningful change with courage and determination.
National Jubilee Year of Catholic Youths in Cape Verde Concludes with Call to “be a witness of God’s love”
At the conclusion of the National Jubilee Year of Catholic Youths, Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Mindelo has urged young people to be living witnesses of God's love in their daily lives.
“Deeply troubling”: Zimbabwe’s Catholic Bishops Concerned about Rising Tensions ahead of Regional Summit
Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) have expressed concern about growing tensions and violations of human rights in the country ahead of the 44th Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Heads of State meeting scheduled for August 17.
Catholic Laity in Senegal “outraged” at Prime Minister’s Remarks on Muslim Headscarf in Schools
Members of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal have condemned Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s remark on the wearing of Muslim headscarf (hijab) in institutions of learning.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Catholic Bishop in Rwanda, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Philippe Rukamba from the pastoral care of the Butare Diocese in Rwanda and appointed Mons. Jean Bosco Ntagungira, as his successor.
In Anniversary Speeches, Church Entities Laud ACI Africa for “amplifying” Church’s Voice, Exhibiting “professionalism”
In speeches during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Association for Catholic Information in Africa (ACI Africa), various Church entities have lauded the Kenya-based news service of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in Africa for giving media visibility to the activities of the Church in Africa.
“Let us stand together to build a good future”: Pioneer Bishop of South Sudan’s Newest Catholic Diocese at Installation
The pioneer Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu that was recently erected in South Sudan has urged the people of God in his Episcopal See to foster collaboration, working together towards the building of a future characterized with hope.
Togo’s Lomé Catholic Archdiocese Gets Apostolic Administrator Days after Passing on of Local Ordinary
Days after the passing on of Archbishop Yves-Nicodème Anani Barrigah-Benissan of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lomé in Togo, the Apostolic Nunciature in the West African nation has announced the appointment of Bishop Isaac Jogues Agbémenya Kodjo Gaglo of the country’s Aného Diocese as the Apostolic Administrator of the Metropolitan See.
Journalists in Nairobi-based Catholic Media Houses in Artificial Intelligence Training to “remain relevant, competitive”
Journalists in Nairobi-based Catholic media outlets have lauded the training on effective engagement with Artificial intelligence tools (AI) important for their journalism apostolate in view of maintaining relevance and “competitive”.
ACI Africa’s 5th Anniversary: Keynote Speaker Invites EWTN to Support First-ever SIGNIS World Congress in Africa
The keynote speaker at the celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Association for Catholic Information in Africa (ACI Africa) has invited the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) to collaborate with SIGNIS Africa, the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, in hosting the first-ever SIGNIS World Congress in Africa.
“Give people hope, be carriers of the good news”: Kenyan Bishop to Catholic Media at 5th Anniversary of ACI Africa
Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi, one of the three Auxiliary Bishops of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi, has called upon Catholic journalists and Christians to be bearers of the good news and to live out their faith by giving hope to others.
Let’s “do necessary groundwork” to Evangelize Effectively amid Increasing Challenges: Cardinal in South Africa
Wilfrid Fox Cardinal Napier of South Africa is calling on his colleagues in the Episcopacy, members of the Clergy, and women and men Religious to put in place strategies that will make them “effective agents of evangelization”.
