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Today, November 25, We Celebrate St. Catherine of Alexandria
Catholics and other Christians around the world celebrate today, Nov. 25, the memorial of St. Catherine of Alexandria, a revered martyr of the fourth century.
“We are in trouble”: Catholic Priests Lament as Less Known Jihadist Group Makes Inroads in Nigeria
Two Catholic Priests from Nigeria have lamented about the worsening security situation in the West African nation, noting that recent activities by the less-known Lakurawa jihadist group in the country’s Northwest region spells trouble for the region that is still battling widespread Boko Haram insurgency.
First-ever Teen STAR Congress in Nairobi Seeking to “modify” Curriculum to Give “it an African identity”: Facilitator
Animators of the Teen STAR curriculum across Africa have been given the go-ahead and modify the Catholic formation program in ways that bring out Africa’s “rich cultural heritage.”
“A gesture that touches me”: Vatican Official on Honorary Doctorate at Catholic University in Cameroon
The Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations has described his reception of an honorary doctorate from the Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC) in Yaoundé, Cameroon as touching and an honor not only to himself but also to the Church.
Protracted Violent Conflict in Ghana’s Bawku Region Leaves Town “a pale shadow of itself”: Catholic Bishops
Protracted violence in Ghana’s region of Bawku has caused displacement of people and loss of human life and livelihoods for survivors among other negative effects, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have lamented.
Christ the King: Pope Pius XI’s Hope for "lasting peace among the nations"
The feast of Christ the King is a relatively recent addition to the Church’s liturgical calendar but a powerful reminder to the modern world that Jesus reigns.
Eastern Catholics Begin Nativity Fast to Empty Themselves as Did Christ in the Incarnation
Eastern Christians — both Catholic and Orthodox — observe the Nativity Fast, a penitential and preparatory time before the great feast of Christmas.
Today, November 24, We Celebrate St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
During his papacy, Pope John Paul II canonized a group of 117 martyrs who died for the Roman Catholic Faith in Vietnam during the nineteenth century.
New Campus at Nigeria-based Catholic University to Churn Out “healed healers” as Trauma Spreads
Veritas University Abuja, a Catholic institution of higher learning in Nigeria, has accepted affiliation with the international Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI), establishing a new campus that seeks to churn out experts trained to handle trauma cases that are reportedly on the rise in the West African country.
Pope Francis Hails Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Major Seminary for “invaluable service to the Church, society”
Pope Francis has hailed the 100-year-old Bigard Memorial Major Seminary in Nigeria for its “invaluable service” to the people of God.
Graduands at Kenyan Catholic Medical College Cautioned against “looking for money”, Urged to Prioritize “touching lives”
Medical graduands at Our Lady of Lourdes Mutomo College of Health Sciences (OLLMCHS) of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui in Kenya have been cautioned against prioritizing financial gains over care for patients.
Catholic Church in Mozambique Challenged to be the Peacemaker in Country’s Post-Election Protests
The Auxiliary Bishop of Mozambique’s Archdiocese of Maputo has encouraged the Church in the southern African country to continue being the “moderator and peacemaker” amid violence that has rocked the country following the country’s sharply contested October 9 general elections.
Carlo Acutis Film Gains Backing from National Eucharistic Congress, McGrath Institute
The National Eucharistic Congress and the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame are partnering with Castletown Media on the film “Roadmap to Reality: Carlo Acutis and Our Digital Age,”
Today, November 23, We Celebrate Blessed Miguel Pro Juarez
Born in Guadalupe on January 13, 1891, Miguel Pro Juarez was one of 11 children. Miguel was, from an early age, intensely spiritual and equally intense in his mischievousness, frequently exasperating his family with his humor and practical jokes.
Nigerian Major Seminary Centenary Celebrations Conclude, 40 New Deacons Called to “a more radical holiness of life”
The 40 newly Ordained Deacons during Holy Mass to mark the conclusion of the centenary celebrations of Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Major Seminary have been challenged to live a life of “radical holiness”.
Rise in Kenya’s Femicide Cases “warrants urgent attention”, Let’s “act as our sister’s keeper”: Nairobi Archdiocese
The rise in the reported cases of femicide in Kenya, the most extreme form of gender violence on women and girls that involves their killing in targeted attacks has to be addressed urgently, the leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has said.
Planned Celebration of Christ the King, Patron of Angola’s Catholic Youths, “pinnacle” of Youth Ministry: Official
The planned celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King, the patron of Catholic youths in Angola, is the summit of youth ministry in the Southern African nation, the Communication Coordinator of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo overseeing the Youth Pastoral Secretariat (SAPJ) has said.
Apostolic Nuncio Lauds Religious Institutes as “an invaluable component” of Church in South Sudan
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan has commended religious institutes in the east-central African country for their significant contribution to the Church’s mission in the world’s youngest nation, describing the institutes as “an invaluable component” of the Church in the country.
Parents in Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Urged “not to relent” as Good Role Models, Sacrificing for Children’s Wellbeing
Parents and guardians with children in Catholic schools in Cameroon’s Buea Diocese have been encouraged to be positive examples and to persist in making sacrifices for the wellbeing of their children.
Today, November 22, We Celebrate St. Cecilia
St. Cecilia's family was one of the principle families of Rome. According to the cultural custom of the time, Cecilia's family betrothed her to a pagan nobleman named Valerian despite St. Cecelia's consecration to God.
