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Over 50,000 Children at Nairobi Archdiocese Annual PMC Mass Urged to “pray any time daily”
Over 50,000 members of the Pontifical Missionary Children (PMC) from the 120 Catholic Parishes of the Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN), who participated in the Archdiocesan annual Eucharistic celebration on February 10 were invited to live a life of prayer.
At Spiritan School Anniversary in Kenya, Bishop Emphasizes Evaluation, Strategic Planning
Tracing the journey covered in institutional initiatives through evaluation and having in place a strategic plan are important activities that combine well with thanksgiving to God for His graces in life, Bishop John Mbinda of Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has said.
Let’s Foster “culture of care, common good”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to Youths
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of Malanje Archdiocese in Angola has called upon young people in his Metropolitan See to strive to work towards the good of all people, fostering altruism that prioritizes the needs of others before their own.
Catholics in Kenya to Reflect on “integrity for a just nation” during Lenten Season
During this year’s Lenten season, Catholics in Kenya have been invited to reflect on their practice of integrity and how this can contribute to the realization of a “culture of justice” in the East African nation.
Exercise “respect, zeal” in Priestly Ministry: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to New Priest
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Archdiocese has emphasized the importance of enthusiasm and mutual respect in the ministry of the Clergy.
“Go after the lost sheep”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya to Four Newly Ordained Priests
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has called upon the four new Priests he ordained on February 10 to pay keen attention to “the lost sheep” in their Priestly ministry following the example of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd.
Let’s “return to integrity”: Catholic Archbishop at Lenten Campaign 2024 Launch in Kenya
At the launch of this year's Lenten Campaign in Kenya, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Nyeri Archdiocese has cautioned against pride, a vice he said has contributed to failure in service delivery.
Pray, Fast for “true peace”: Benin’s Catholic Bishops in Lenten Message
Catholic Bishops in Benin are inviting the people of God in the West African nation to engage in various forms of prayer and to fast during the Lenten season that begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, for “true peace” in the country.
People “killed on a daily basis”: Catholic Communicator on Security Challenges in Nigeria
Nigeria is facing far-reaching security challenges, with daily reports of abduction and deaths, the National Director of Social Communications in Nigeria has said.
Pope on Our Lady of Lourdes Feast: The Church is Close to all who are Sick or Frail
Speaking on a rainy Sunday in Rome from the window of the Apostolic Palace to the crowd huddled under umbrellas below, the pope said that he wanted to express the closeness “of the entire Church to all those who are sick or frail.”
Vatican Cardinal Ends South Sudan Trip with Blessing of Boat as “a sign of God's love”
The Prefect for the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has concluded his eight-day pastoral trip to South Sudan with the blessing of a boat for transporting migrants and refugees along the Nile River from Renk, an “outreach point” in the Northeastern part of South Sudan for those fleeing violence in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital city.
Two Religious Priests Kidnapped in Nigeria Regain Freedom, Hospitalized for “checkup”
Fr. Kenneth Kanwa and Fr. Jude Nwachukwu, who were abducted from their Rectory at St. Vincent De Paul Fier Parish of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Pankshin on February 1 have been released and admitted in hospital for examination.
Listening, Consoling Priorities in Christ’s Mission: Nuncio in Kenya to PMS Officials
The mission of Jesus Christ prioritizes closeness to the people of God, paying attention to their needs with compassion and servant attitude, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
Catholic Entity in Eswatini “perturbed” by Stockouts of Medicine, Call for “urgent” Action
Members of the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) in the Kingdom of Eswatini have expressed their concern about persistent shortage of medicine in the health institutions of Africa’s last absolute monarch.
“Milestone in evangelization”: Official on Kenyan Spiritan School’s 10th Anniversary
The planned celebration to mark 10 years since Holy Ghost Schools - Makueni was established in Kenya is a testament to the evangelization mission of the members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit under the Protection of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers) in the East African nation, the Director of the boys’ secondary school has said.
Catholic Men in Cameroon’s Buea Diocese in “total support” of Bishop against “distractors”
Members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in Cameroon’s Diocese of Buea are in solidarity with Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi, who has been facing attacks since he started governing the Cameroonian Diocese, first as Apostolic Administrator in December 2019.
“Nobody should remain at home”: Catholic Bishops to Electorate in South Africa
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are urging the electorate in South Africa to participate in this year’s general elections in which the incumbent, President Cyril Ramaphosa, is set to seek a second term as the country’s head of state.
Caritas Congo Appeals for Humanitarian Aid for Thousands “in dire need” after Floods
Officials of Caritas Congo Asbl, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO), are appealing for humanitarian aid to reach out to thousands of people affected by deadly floods.
Called by Christ, “put your strength, hope in Him”: Bishop to Catechists in Kenyan Diocese
The ministry of Catechists is a calling by the Lord to carry on His ministry of evangelization in the world among His people, the Catholic Bishop of Kenya’s Nakuru Diocese has said.
Shun “every form of vanity”: Vatican Cardinal to Newly Ordained Deacons in South Sudan
The Prefect for the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has called upon the three Deacons he ordained in South Sudan on Thursday, February 8, the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, to shun all forms of pride and self-idolatry, which he said would distance them from God’s graces.
