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Catholic News in Africa
“Completely abandoned”: Catholic Bishop in Angola on State of Roads in His Episcopal See
Bishop Estanislau Marques Chindekasse of Dundo Diocese in Angola has decried the poor state of roads in his Episcopal See, a situation he said has made the movement of goods and services in the region impossible.
Catholic Church in South Sudan Set to Receive Newly Created Cardinal
All is set to welcome Stephen Ameyu Martin Cardinal Mulla of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba who was created with 20 others at the September 30 Consistory.
Catholic Doctors in Angola Encouraged to “find time” to Volunteer in Parishes
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Luanda Archdiocese has called on Catholic Doctors in the country to set aside some time within their schedules to engage in volunteer work in the parishes.
“We exist to evangelize by educating”, Salesian Nuns on Ways to Mark 40 Years in Angola
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.
“Prohibitively high”: Jesuit Scholars in Zambia on Living Costs, Urge “pro-poor policies”
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.
Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Peace amid Post Election Protests
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.
Salesians in Rwanda Enrolling Girls in “technical professions” to Break Gender Barriers
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.
Catholic Bishops in Burundi, DRC, Rwanda Renew Commitment “alternative paths” to peace
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.
World Mission Sunday: Church in Nigeria Translates Pope’s Message in Local Languages
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.
Day for Poverty Eradication: Salesians Highlight Initiatives to Vulnerable in Africa
On the annual event of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, officials of the U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, have reviewed their initiatives that seek to support vulnerable persons across the globe, including Africa.
Religious Congregation Grateful after Release of Abducted Nuns, Seminarian in Nigeria
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.
Why African Jesuit Theologian Believes Synodality Work “will begin” after Rome Meetings
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.
Catholic Diocese Sends Out Prayer Appeal for Three Kidnapped from Nigerian Monastery
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.
Pope Francis Appoints Bishops for Two Catholic Dioceses in Tanzania
Pope Francis has appointed new Bishops for the Catholic Dioceses of Bukoba and Njombe in Tanzania.
Bishop Who Received Vision of Jesus Promoting Rosary Campaign to End Violence in Nigeria
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.
“He hid under the altar”: Tanzanian Bishop on Effects of Violent Storm on Parish Church
St. John Paul II Rwamishenye Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Bukoba in Tanzania and the Parish Rectory have been destroyed following the heavy downpour that was accompanied by strong winds on the morning of Wednesday, October 18.
Archbishop in Angola Urges Seminarians to “persevere even in the face of various crises”
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.
Church in Gaza Reaching Out to Displaced Persons, Christians Under Siege amid Violence
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.
Southern African Bishops Call for Ceasefire, “humane” Solution to Israel-Palestine War
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.
“I have received overwhelming acceptance”: Auxiliary Bishop-elect of Ahiara, Nigeria
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.
