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Catholic Church in Sierra Leone

Fr. Peter Konteh,  the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown . Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh

On Europe Day, Caritas Freetown Lauds EU Collaboration in Rebuilding Sierra Leone

May 9, 2023

Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has lauded the collaboration between the European Union (EU) and the development arm of the Catholic Church in the West African nation in rebuilding the country after years of civil war.

Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh/Facebook

Take “holistic approach to malaria prevention, control”: Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone

May 1, 2023

The control and prevention of malaria require “a holistic approach”, including scientitific research, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has said. 

Members of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL). Credit: The Calabash Newspaper/Facebook

“Early warning signs of election violence”: Sierra Leone’s Religious Leaders ahead of Poll

Apr 24, 2023

Members of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL) have observed with concern the rising cases of ethnic-based campaigns, and unrest, among other occurrences that the faith-based leaders are terming “early warning signs of conflict and election violence” as the country’s poll date approaches.

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Caritas Freetown Lauds Launch of Peace Commission ahead of Elections in Sierra Leone

Apr 23, 2023

The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown has lauded the launch of the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion, noting that the body will promote stability in Sierra Leone as the country approaches its general elections scheduled for June 24.

Fr. John Michael Fillie at St. Mary’s Nursing Home & Hospital, Phoenix Park, Dublin. Fr. Fillie worked at the Hospital as Catholic Chaplain from 2013 to 2021 before he was advised to retire because of his age and the COVID-19 outbreak. Credit: Fr. John Michael Fillie

Muslim Boy Who Secretly Converted to Catholicism, Sierra Leone’s First Native Missionary

Apr 2, 2023

Inside Our Lady of Victories Gerihun Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Bo, Sierra Leone, a six-year-old boy marks time, waiting for the Irish Priest presiding over Holy Mass to give the final blessing before he falls into the Priest’s steps, begging to visit the Parochial house.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of Sierra Leone's Freetown Archdiocese. Credit: SwitSalone.com

Preserve Dignity of Sierra Leone through June Polls: Catholic Archbishop to Electorate

Mar 27, 2023

Sierra Leoneans have the opportunity to make their country a better place by electing good leaders on June 24, the Archbishop of Freetown has said.

Fr. Peter Konteh, Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone. Credit: Caritas Freetown

Empower Persons with Disabilities in Sierra Leone’s Polls: Church Entity to Authorities

Mar 26, 2023

The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called on authorities in the West African nation to ensure that Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are adequately empowered to participate in the country’s elections slated for June 24.

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Caritas Freetown Partners with Spanish Catholic Aid Agency to Help Victims of Slum Fires

Mar 14, 2023

Caritas Freetown, the humanitarian and development arm of the Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone, is facilitating the distribution of dignity kits to victims of slum infernos.  

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Community Radio in Sierra Leone Offering “prospects for women empowerment”: Testimony

Mar 11, 2023

A community radio station in Sierra Leone is offering opportunities for the empowerment of women in the West African nation, an official at the station has said.

Fr. Peter Konteh, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone. Credit: Caritas Freetown

Caritas Freetown Director Calls for Support of Women in Sierra Leone’s Upcoming Elections

Mar 8, 2023

Supporting women's participation in elections is essential for promoting gender equality, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has said and called on the authorities in the West African nation to establish structures to protect women in the country’s upcoming elections.

Poster announcing a symposium for women in Agricultural ventures in Bo, Sierra Leone Credit: Healy International Relief Foundation

Catholic Charities Collaborate to Boost Capacity of Sierra Leonean Women in Agriculture

Feb 23, 2023

Healy International Relief Foundation (HealyIRF), in collaboration with Caritas Freetown and Njala University in Sierra Loen, has completed a five-day symposium to boost the financial muscle of struggling small-scale women in agriculture in the West African country.

The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone,  Fr. Peter Konteh. Credit: Freetown Daily/Facebook

Religious Leaders in Sierra Leone Urged to Step up Efforts to Ensure Peaceful Elections

Feb 17, 2023

The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called on religious leaders in the West African nation to intensify their efforts to ensure that the country holds free, fair, and peaceful elections that are scheduled for June 24.

Bishop Denis Chidi Isizoh (left), Mons. Bob John Hassan Koroma (center) and Mons. Emilio Rocha Grande (right). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Erects New Diocese in Nigeria, Appoints New Local Ordinaries in Sierra Leone, Morocco

Feb 13, 2023

Pope Francis has erected a new Catholic Diocese in Nigeria and appointed new Local Ordinaries for the Archdiocese of Tanger in Morocco and Makeni Diocese in Sierra Leone.

Participants at a Saturday, January 28 girls' conference in Sierra Leone. Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh

Caritas Freetown Official Calls for Renewed Fight against FGM in Sierra Leone

Jan 30, 2023

The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called for renewed awareness of the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a rampant practice in the West African country that he says is denying young girls opportunities in life.

Fr. Peter Konteh, Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone. Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh/Facebook

Catholic Priest Decries Rampant Use of Illicit “kush” ahead of Elections in Sierra Leone

Jan 19, 2023

The use of a cheap and dangerous drug known as kush has become widespread among the youth in Sierra Leone, a situation that a Catholic Priest in the West African country finds alarming.

Fr. Peter Konteh, Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone. Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh/Facebook

Priest in Sierra Leone Advocates for Freedom of Expression in Fighting Hate Speech

Jan 9, 2023

The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called on authorities in the West African country to respect the people’s right to express themselves freely, even as the country continues to fight hate speech.

Fr. Michael Baimba Conteh, the foundation of GreenEnv Agribusiness Company in Sierra Leone's Diocese of Makeni. Credit:Fr. Michael Baimba Conteh

Catholic Priest’s Value Addition Project Changing Fortunes for Farmers in Sierra Leone

Jan 8, 2023

Fr. Michael Baimba Conteh believes that the best way to make the message of the Gospel a reality among the people is by meeting their biggest need. And for the people served by the Catholic Diocese of Makeni in northern Sierra Leone, the biggest challenge is getting out of poverty.

Pope Benedict XVI during his arrival in the Lisbon airport on May 11, 2010 | M.Mazur/www.thepapalvisit.org.uk

Archbishop in Sierra Leone Remembers “good grandpa” in Tribute to Pope Benedict XVI

Jan 5, 2023

The Archbishop of Freetown in Sierra Leone has paid tribute to Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, describing him as a loving grandfather of the Church who left a treasure for upcoming theologians.

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Catholic Project Volunteer for Sierra Loene’s Ebola Survivors Recounts Ordeal with Scourge

Dec 29, 2022

Sometime in 2014, as Sierra Leone was healing from the devastation of the civil war that had ravished the entire country, another disaster struck, Ebola.

Ishmeal Alfred Charles, the Caritas Freetown Programs Manager and In Country Manager for HealeyIRF Sierra Leone. Credit: Caritas Freetown

Caritas Freetown Partners with Relief Agency in New Health Program in Sierra Leone

Dec 24, 2022

The development arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has been selected as the implementing partner of a project by the Healey International Relief Foundation (HealeyIRF), a development agency that seeks to improve health access in the West African country.