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Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama posing with some Priests after the 40th anniversary Mass. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Catholic Archdiocese in Nigeria Celebrates Growth from Humble Beginning Under a Tree

Nov 8, 2021

The mammoth Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja as it is known today started humbly, with its small community of believers worshipping under a tree.

A poster announcing the 175th Anniversary celebration of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus (SHCJ) in the African Province. Credit: SHCJ

Society of the Holy Child Jesus @ 175, An Opportunity to “return to our roots”: Member

Aug 17, 2021

As Sisters of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus (SHCJ) celebrate 175 years since the Society was founded, a member belonging to the African Province has said the anniversary celebrations offer an opportunity to look back at the Society’s “roots”.

Uganda-based Bannabikira (Daughters of Mary) Sisters founded by Missionary of Africa Archbishop Henry Streicher, organized pilgrimage of faith to join Missionaries of Africa in the 150th anniversary since they were founded / Bannabikira (Daughters of Mary) Sisters

Nuns from First Native Order in Sub-Saharan Africa Make "pilgrimage of faith"

Nov 23, 2019

As the members of the Society of the Missionaries of Africa continue their yearlong celebration of 150 years since they were founded, an event graced by the Holy Father in February, Uganda-based Bannabikira (Daughters of Mary) Sisters who were founded by a Missionary of Africa Prelate have joined the celebration by organizing a day of thanksgiving realized through a “pilgrimage of faith.”

An image of Blessed Irene Stefani Nyaatha, Italian-born Consolata Missionary Sister who ministered in Kenya and was beatified in May 2015 in Nyeri, Central Kenya.

At Fifth Anniversary of Sr. “Nyaatha’s” Beatification in Kenya, Leaders Hail Her Virtues

Nov 1, 2019

Five years after thousands of pilgrims from across the globe gathered in Kenya’s central town of Nyeri to witness the beatification of Consolata Missionary Sr. Irene Stefani Nyaatha, the first event of its kind to be held in Eastern Africa, the Archdiocese Nyeri has collaborated with Consolata Missionaries to mark the 5th anniversary of the raising of the Italian-born nun to the rank of Blessed.

President Uhuru Kenyetta gifted with a potted tree at the 80th anniversary celebration of the Nairobi-based St Mary's School, Msongari on October 11, 2019 / St. Mary's School, Msongari

Plans to Plant Trees Characterize 80th Anniversary of a Nairobi Catholic School

Oct 15, 2019

At a time when the world is facing climate crisis with several environmental challenges including global warming and varying weather patterns, a Nairobi Catholic day School, famous for producing national leaders among them the current President, Uhuru Kenyatta, has resolved to celebrate its 80 years of existence by planting trees.