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Chrism Mass “goes deeper” than Oils’ Blessing: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Lauds Priesthood as “source of all Sacraments”
Chrism Mass that is traditionally celebrated on Holy Thursday is not just about the blessing of the Oil of Chrism used for Baptism, Confirmation, and Ordination, the Oil of Catechumens, and the Oil of the Anointing of the Sick, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
Catholic Archbishop in Malawi Urges Priests to Celebrate Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year as “ambassadors of hope”
Catholic Priests are expected to participate in the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year as “ambassadors of hope”, Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of Malawi’s Catholic Archdiocese of Blantyre has said.
Over 50 Killed in Latest Attack in Nigeria’s Plateau State, Catholic Bishop Decries “tranquilizing drug of complacency”
The people of God in Nigeria seem to have consumed a “tranquilizer” that is behind their silence amid deadly attacks, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has said.
Provincial Superior of OMI in Poland Appointed Bishop for Madagascar’s Fenoarivo Atsinanana Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed the Provincial Superior of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) in Poland Bishop for Fenoarivo Atsinanana Catholic Diocese in Madagascar.
At Chrism Mass, Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Priests to Commit to “enthusiastically proclaim newness of the Gospel”
The commitment of Priests to communicate the Good News of the Gospel with enthusiasm is essentially important, Bishop Firmino David of the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in Angola has said.
Terrorism, Bloodshed, Banditry Making “God weep for Nigeria”: Catholic Archbishop
The vices taking place in the West African nation of Nigeria have upset God to the extent that He is “weeping” for the country, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
At Annual Pilgrimage, Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Encourages Devotion to Blessed Virgin Mary, “bearer of hope”
At the annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady in Doumelong, Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam has recognized the Blessed Virgin Mary as “a bearer of hope” and encouraged devotion to her.
Over 20,000 Youths at Diocesan Synod in Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese Urged to Resist Vices, Reciprocate God’s Love
At the conclusion of a three-year Diocesan Synod that targeted young people, Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese urged the more than 20,000 participants to come to terms with the love God for them even as they make meaning of the modern world and resisting vices, be disposed to reciprocate God’s love.
Catholic Priests in Bissau-Guinean Diocese Urged to Celebrate Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year as “missionaries of hope”
The Diocesan Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau has called upon Catholic Priests in the Bissau-Guinean Diocese to celebrate the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year as “missionaries of hope”.
"The Chosen" Hits Milestone as Creator Reflects on Powerful Last Supper Portrayal
Dallas Jenkins, creator of “The Chosen,” along with some of the actors from the show shared their experiences of filming Season 5 of the popular Christian series.
The Significance of Holy Thursday
Except for the resurrection on Easter, Holy Thursday is possibly one of the most important, complex, and profound days of celebration in the Catholic Church. Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Eucharist as the true body and blood of Jesus Christ and the institution of the sacrament of the priesthood.
Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday is the most complex and profound of all religious observances, saving only the Easter Vigil.
At Chrism Mass, Catholic Bishop in Kenya Urges Priests to Realize “hope-giving, faith-building ministry”
Bishop John Oballa Owaa of the Catholic Diocese of Ngong in Kenya has called upon Priests ministering in his Episcopal See to make the fostering of hope and the building of faith part and parcel of their Priestly ministry.
More Groups Join Cry for Safety of Bishop Anagbe after Speaking Out against Christian Persecution in Nigeria
“His fight is our fight”, Catholics in Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Makurdi have said, declaring solidarity with their shepherd, Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe, who has received arrest threats for telling the world that Nigeria is unsafe for Christians.
Remain “truly” Devoted to Priestly Mission: Catholic Archbishop in Tanzania at Chrism Mass
Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam has urged Priests in his Metropolitan See to be true to their Priestly calling, adequately nourishing the people of God under their pastoral care in Christian faith.
Catholic Bishops in Angola Appeal for Compassion, Forgiveness, and Peace During Holy Week
On Palm Sunday, April 13, Catholic Bishops in Angola have the people of God under their pastoral care to approach the challenges in society with the virtues that Jesus Christ manifested during Holy Week, including compassion, forgiveness, and peace.
Catholic Missionary Priest Reaching Out to Patients in “extreme poverty” in Liberia
A Catholic missionary Priest ministering in Liberia is helping patients in “extreme poverty”, including people with disabilities to access medical services free of charge.
“More still needs to be done”: Bishop in South Africa Calls for Increased Awareness amid Surge in Human Trafficking
The Chairperson of the Social Action Department at the South African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has called for increased awareness on human trafficking and gender-based violence among other social injustices that are said to be on the rise in South Africa.
Caritas Zambia Sets Up Community Child Protection Committees to Address Rise in Child Defilement Cases
Caritas Zambia has established Community Child Protection Committees (CCPCs) in the Southern African nation to curb the rise in cases of defilement and child abuse in the country.
Lourdes Announces 72nd Miracle: Italian Pilgrim Cured of Degenerative Disease
Father Michel Daubanes, the rector of the sanctuary, made the announcement on Wednesday following the completion of a rosary at the French shrine.
