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Tanzanian Catholic Bishop Calls for “self-evaluation” among Opus Spiritus Sancti Priests Marking Golden Jubilee
Bishop Beatus Christian Urassa of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Sumbuwanga has encouraged members of the Order of the Apostolic Life Community of Priests /Opus Spiritus Sancti (ALCP/OSS) to look at their 50th Anniversary as an opportunity to reflect on whether they have lived in holiness and remained faithful to their gifts and vows as Priests.
Advent 2024: Four Catholic Resources to Help You Grow in Your Faith
As calendars get filled up and preparations are made, these four resources can help you get ready to enter into the deeper meaning of Christmas.
John Paul II-inspired Cafe Celebrates 10 years of "bringing riches of the faith" to Public Square
Last month, Soren and Ever Johnson marked the 10th anniversary of one of the fruits of their ministry: Trinity House Cafe in Leesburg, Virginia.
Today, November 30, We Celebrate St. Andrew, Apostle
On Nov. 30, Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast of St. Andrew, apostle and martyr. A fisherman from Bethsaida and brother of Simon Peter, St. Andrew is said to have spread Christianity in Russia and Asia minor after Pentecost in the first century. He was crucified by the Romans in Greece on an X-shaped cross, which is now his distinctive symbol as well as the symbol of Scotland, of which he is the patron.
Entrepreneurship Project Lauded for Fostering Self-Reliance among Catholic Sisters in Eastern Africa
The Secretary-General of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) has applauded the Sisters Blended Value Project (SBVP) that was initiated in 2021 to support Catholic Sisters in developing sustainable social enterprises.
Consolata Missionaries in Tanzania Urged to Emulate Founder St. Joseph Allamano, to Seek Holiness and Zealousness
Archbishop Gervas John Mwasikwabhila of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mbeya has called on members of the Institute of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) and Consolata Missionary Sisters (MC) in Tanzania to continue holding onto the words of St. Joseph Allamano: to seek holiness and to zealously carry out missionary work to sanctify the world, “so that ultimately, God may be glorified both in our country and elsewhere.”
Catholics in Nigeria Cautioned against Witchcraft Mentality, Urged to Deepen Faith in God
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has urged Catholics in the West African nation to deepen their personal spiritual lives and align their faith with the teachings of the Church as they grapple with difficulties in life.
Cardinal in South Sudan Hopes for “lasting peace” through Presidential Initiative
Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla, the Archbishop of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has expressed hope in the Tumaini Initiative launched by President Salva Kiir to bring lasting peace in the east-central African country that continues to grapple with the devastation of a civil war.
Meet 6 Black Catholics on the Road to Sainthood
November is National Black Catholic History Month in the United States, a time to honor the history, heritage, and contributions of Black Catholics across the nation.
Today, November 29, We Celebrate All Saints of the Seraphic Order (Feast)
On November 29, the Church celebrates the many Franciscan saints who followed in the footsteps of St. Francis. It is a special day for all Franciscans to celebrate the feast of ‘All the Saints of the Seraphic Order.’
Cardinal-Designate in Ivory Coast Reiterates Catholic Bishops’ Call for Peace at Audience with Head of State
Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in Ivory Coast has emphasized the Church’s commitment to fostering peace and development in the country as it prepares for the 2025 presidential election.
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Lauds Caritas Nairobi for Helping People “live a quality life”
Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has commended Caritas Nairobi, the charity and development arm of the Archdiocese, for facilitating a quality life for the people of God in his Metropolitan See.
“War is never a means to peace”: Catholic Bishops in North Africa Call for an End to Conflicts in Holy Land, Africa
Catholic Bishops in North Africa have decried the ongoing conflicts in the Holy Land and across Africa, emphasizing that war is a failure of peace and violence only deepens suffering.
Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan Relays Pope Francis' Closeness with the Church Experiencing “difficulties”
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan has assured the people of God in the east-central African country of the closeness of Pope Francis who has acknowledged the struggles that the country, which experienced a devastating civil war, is facing. The Holy Father’s message was also meant for neighboring Sudan that is experiencing war.
“A moment of reflection”: Franciscan Sister on Planned Celebration of Founder’s Death Anniversary in Angola
Members of the Congregation of the Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (CONFHIC) in Angola are preparing to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the death of their founder, Blessed Maria Clara of the Child Jesus, with a Jubilee celebration marked by prayer, reflection, and a renewed dedication to their mission.
What makes the religious so happy?
“Priestly happiness is one of the great secrets of our time,” said Rossetti, a research associate professor at The Catholic University of America. “And I’m glad it’s coming out.”
Today, November 28, We Celebrate Saint Catherine Laboure
On November 28, the Church honors St. Catherine Labouré, the humble Daughter of Charity to whom Mary appeared, requesting that the Miraculous Medal be stamped so that all who wear it would receive great graces.
Eucharistic Congress, Golden Jubilee in Sudan, South Sudan “a testament to the enduring spirit of communion”: Cardinal
Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan has described the Eucharistic Congress and the Golden Jubilee of the Catholic hierarchy in Sudan and South Sudan as a testament to the enduring spirit of communion within the Catholic Church.
Thank you for being our Father: Youths in Southern Africa Pen “love letter” to Pope Francis
Members of the youth ministry at the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC), which includes South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini, have written to Pope Francis, expressing their gratitude to the Holy Father for his leadership as the Vicar of Christ over the past 11 years.
Nigerian Jesuit Priest Feted for “ecumenical peace-making” in South Sudan after Civil War
Fr. Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator, a Jesuit Priest and Dean of the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University (JST-SCU) in California in the United States of America (USA) has been honored for his peacemaking efforts fostering reconciliation in South Sudan following the country’s civil war.
