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Members of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) in Angola. Credit: FMA

“We exist to evangelize by educating”, Salesian Nuns on Ways to Mark 40 Years in Angola

Oct 21, 2023

Members of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), also called Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco, have underscored their commitment to evangelize by facilitating formal education in Angola as they celebrate four decades of service in the Southern African nation.

The Logo of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR). Credit: JCTR

“Prohibitively high”: Jesuit Scholars in Zambia on Living Costs, Urge “pro-poor policies”

Oct 21, 2023

Jesuit scholars in Zambia are urging the government of the Southern African nation to make economic policies that target the poor and other vulnerable members of society, in view of getting them out of their inhuman situations.  

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM). Cerdit: CEM

Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Peace amid Post Election Protests

Oct 21, 2023

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have called on the people of God in the Southern African country to maintain peace as violence rocks the country following contested elections.

Job start toolkit for girls at Don Bosco Gatenga TSS. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians in Rwanda Enrolling Girls in “technical professions” to Break Gender Barriers

Oct 21, 2023

Members of the Institute of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Rwanda are enrolling girls in “technical professions” in an effort to break gender barriers in the landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa.

Members of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC) comprising Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda. Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in Burundi, DRC, Rwanda Renew Commitment “alternative paths” to peace

Oct 20, 2023

Members of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC) comprising Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda have renewed “alternative paths” to peace in their region.

Fr.  Solomon Patrick Zaku, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) Nigeria. Credit: ACI Africa

World Mission Sunday: Church in Nigeria Translates Pope’s Message in Local Languages

Oct 20, 2023

Ahead of this year’s World Mission Sunday to be marked on October 22, the leadership of Pontifical Mission Society (PMS) in Nigeria has translated the Message of Pope Francis that was published on January 6, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, into local languages to enhance its understanding.

Credit: Missionary Daughters of Mater Ecclesiae (MDME) in Nigeria

Religious Congregation Grateful after Release of Abducted Nuns, Seminarian in Nigeria

Oct 19, 2023

The leadership of the Missionary Daughters of Mater Ecclesiae (MDME) in Nigeria has expressed appreciation to the people of God following the release of three Catholic Nuns, a Seminarian and a driver who were abducted from Nigeria’s Abakaliki Diocese on October 5.

Fr. Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator, the Dean of the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University. Credit: Vatican Media

Why African Jesuit Theologian Believes Synodality Work “will begin” after Rome Meetings

Oct 19, 2023

The work of Synodality “will begin” when the ongoing conversations in Rome come to an end, an African member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) participating in the October 4-29 Synod on Synodality has said.

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Catholic Diocese Sends Out Prayer Appeal for Three Kidnapped from Nigerian Monastery

Oct 19, 2023

The Catholic Diocese of Ilorin in Nigeria is appealing for prayers for the safety of three religious brothers who were kidnapped from their monastery in the wee hours of Tuesday, October 17.

Mons. Jovitus Francis Mwijage (left) and Mons. Eusebio Samwel Kyando (right) appointed Bishops for the Catholic Dioceses of Bukoba and Njombe respectively. Credit: TEC

Pope Francis Appoints Bishops for Two Catholic Dioceses in Tanzania

Oct 19, 2023

Pope Francis has appointed new Bishops for the Catholic Dioceses of Bukoba and Njombe in Tanzania.

Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Maiduguri Diocese. Credit: ACN

Bishop Who Received Vision of Jesus Promoting Rosary Campaign to End Violence in Nigeria

Oct 18, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Maiduguri Diocese, who received a vision of Jesus telling him to pray the Holy Rosary to restore peace in Northern Nigeria is rallying for participation in a prayer campaign, which Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International launched.

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of Angola’s Huambo Archdiocese. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Archbishop in Angola Urges Seminarians to “persevere even in the face of various crises”

Oct 18, 2023

The Archbishop of Angola’s Huambo Archdiocese has urged Seminarians in the country to exercise perseverance in their divine calling, striving “to be instructed by the Lord” amid challenges that they might be exposed to. 

Holy Mass at the Church of the Holy Family for the Latins, Gaza Image source: The Parish of the Holy Family for the Latins in Gaza.

Church in Gaza Reaching Out to Displaced Persons, Christians Under Siege amid Violence

Oct 18, 2023

As the fighting continues in the Holy Land between Hamas and the Israeli army, the Church is doing everything in its power to alleviate the burden of war on its affected parishioners.

SACBC President, Bishop Sithembele Sipuka. Credit: SACBC

Southern African Bishops Call for Ceasefire, “humane” Solution to Israel-Palestine War

Oct 17, 2023

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are appealing for a ceasefire to the Israel-Palestine war and advocate for a “humane” solution to the violent conflict. 

Mons. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi with a section of members of the Clergy of Ahiara Diocese who paid him a courtesy visit on Tuesday, October 17. Credit: Ahiara Diocese

“I have received overwhelming acceptance”: Auxiliary Bishop-elect of Ahiara, Nigeria

Oct 17, 2023

Mons. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, who was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Apostolic Administrator “sede vacante” of Nigeria’s Ahiara Diocese on October 14 has acknowledged with appreciation the positive reactions to his appointment that he has so far received.

Members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE). Credit: CBCE

“Blood of many citizens shed in vain”: Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia on Persistent Violence

Oct 17, 2023

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) have decried persistent violence in the Horn of Africa nation.

A water project benefits student farming activities at Don Bosco Agriculture Training Center in Zambia. Credit: Salesian Missions

World Food Day: Salesians Highlight Initiatives Ensuring “healthy nutrition” in Africa

Oct 17, 2023

On the occasion of the annual World Food Day (WFD) marked on October 16, the leadership of the U.S-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has highlighted initiatives aimed at ensuring “healthy nutrition” across the globe, including Africa.

Archbishop Anthony Muheria (left) and Archbishop Martin Kivuva (right) flanked by members of the Kenyan Priests, Religious, and Seminarians (KPRS) in Rome, and the Kenyan Catholic Community in Rome (KCCR) at at Collegio San Paulo in Rome on 15 October 2023. Credit: Wakenya Wakatoliki Roma (KCCR)

Synod on Synodality “not a one-man voice”: Kenyan Archbishop on Conversations in Rome

Oct 16, 2023

The outcome of the ongoing Synod on Synodality conversations in Rome will be a mix of voices from the entire Church, and not a “one-man voice”, a Kenyan Archbishop participating in the October 4-29 Synod has said.

Bishop Prosper Kontiebo (left) appointed Local Ordinary of Ouagadougou Archdiocese in Burkina Faso and Mons. Gerald Mamman Musa (right), appointed Bishop of the erected the Catholic Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria. Credit: Radio Taanba Fada/ Catholic Broadcast Commission,Nigeria

Pope Erects New Diocese in Nigeria, Makes Administrative Changes in Burkinabe Archdiocese

Oct 16, 2023

Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria and appointed the pioneer Bishop to the new Episcopal See. In the latest administrative changes in Africa, the Holy Father has also accepted the retirement of the Local Ordinary of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, and appointed his successor.

Late Fr. Faustinus Gundu. Credit: Katsina-Ala Diocese

"Not a result of lightning": Catholic Priests in Nigeria on Cause of Colleague's Death

Oct 16, 2023

Fr. Faustinus Gundu succumbed to “a natural sickness”; he was not struck by lightning, an official of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) has said.