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Today, February 13, we celebrate St. Catherine de Ricci
The Ricci are an ancient family in Tuscany. Catherine was born at Florence in 1522, and called at her baptism Alexandrina, but she took the name of Catherine at her religious profession.
Hope on Empty Stomachs? Catholic Bishops in Nigeria on Challenges of Lifting People’s Spirits amid Food Shortage
It is becoming challenging for the Church in Nigeria to sustain the message of hope among the people, who are starving, Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province (IEP) have said, and called on leaders in the West African country to find strategies to feed the people.
Church in Burkina Faso Thrown into Mourning as Two Catechists Violently Killed While Returning from Training
The Catholic Diocese of Dédougou in Burkina Faso is mourning the death of two Catechists, who were violently attacked while returning from a training on January 25.
Tanzania’s 2nd Oldest Catholic Parish Gears Up for Jubilee Celebrations amid Calls to Deepen Faith
Parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus Mhonda Parish of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Morogoro have been told to open their hearts to God’s voice and to discern His will as they prepare for the 150th Jubilee of Christianity in their parish.
“Love people while they are alive”: Catholic Bishop in Angola Faults Lavish Funerals, Calls for Solidarity with the Sick
Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Cabinda has urged the people of God to show love and solidarity to people while they are alive, rather than waiting until their death to express extravagance.
Rural Women in Nigeria Equipped with Skills in Catholic Nun’s Initiative to Curb Hunger, Promote Interfaith Dialogue
A Catholic Nun in Nigeria has taken the fight against insecurity, poverty, and violent conflict in the West African country head-on through empowerment initiatives aimed at fostering peace, uplifting the less privileged, and promoting interfaith dialogue.
World Day of the Sick: Salesians Highlight Programs Supporting Medical Care Needs of Africa’s Youths
On the annual World Day of the Sick marked on February 11, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted programs supporting health needs of youths and their respective families around the globe including Africa.
Today, February 12, we celebrate St. Julian the Hospitaller
St. Julian the Hospitaller, or "the Poor Man," came from a wealthy, noble family in the early 4th century and is a popular saint in Western Europe.
“A beautiful smile”, Showing God’s “tender love” among Ways to Foster Hope in Patients: Vicar General in Kenyan Diocese
The Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay in Kenya has called on medical practitioners to cultivate hope among the sick by engaging with them meaningfully, showing them God’s “tender love”, including the gesture of “a beautiful smile”.
“We cannot remain indifferent”: Entity of Africa’s Catholic Bishops Appeals for Action towards DR Congo Violence Victims
The leadership of the Justice, Peace, and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM-JPDC) is appealing for action towards victims of violence in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
We’re Taking “concrete action”: Catholic Official in Ivory Coast on Planned Three-Year Mental Health Initiative
The three-year initiative aimed to integrate mental health care into community interventions across the West African nation of Ivory Coast is a “concrete action” being undertaken to give hope to persons living with mental disorders, an official of the country’s Catholic Bishops’ Conference has said.
Pastoral Agents “must be bearers of hope”, Catholic Bishop in Angola Says, Emphasizes Trust in the Lord Who Strengthens
Those directly involved in the ministry of evangelization as pastoral agents must inspire hope among the people of God, Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has said.
Amid “vast” Humanitarian Needs in Eastern DR Congo, UK Catholic Entity Calls for Civilian, Aid Workers’ Protection
The humanitarian needs in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where violence escalated towards the end of January are vast, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) has noted.
Cardinal Urges Dialogue “even with those we consider as enemies” to Resolve Protracted Eastern DR Congo Crises
The violent conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has escalated in recent weeks resulting in reported deaths of thousands and the displacement of many more can be resolved through dialogue, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, the Local Ordinary the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa has said.
“We keep our eyes set on Jesus”: Catholic Missionary Priest in DR Congo on People’s Resilience amid Escalated Violence
A member of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (M.C.C.J) ministering in the Democratic Republic of Congo has described the seriousness of the security and humanitarian situation in the East of the country, noting that amid the hardships, the Church continues to be the sign of hope for the people.
Let’s “be the leaven of vocations”: Catholic Bishop to Consecrated at Perpetual Professed in Angola
Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) need to recognize their role as sources of inspiration for others to desire to respond to God’s call, Bishop Firmino David of the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in Angola has said.
AMECEA Bishops Appeal for Long-Term Solution to Great Lakes Region Conflicts amid Protracted DR Congo Crisis
The Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) is appealing to leaders to find ways to deal with the instability in the Great Lakes region for good as war rages on in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Saint John Paul II National Shrine to Host Exhibit on the Shroud of Turin during Lent
On the first day of Lent, the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., will host an exhibit on the Shroud of Turin.
Jesuit Refugee Service Says Trump Funding Freeze Will Impact More than 100,000 Refugees
In 2024, JRS received $24,049,039 in government funding and $9,224,422 in private donations, according to its financial statements from last year.
Today, February 11: We Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
On Feb. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the liturgical memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, recalling a series of 18 appearances that the Blessed Virgin Mary made to a 14-year-old French peasant girl, Saint Bernadette Soubirous.
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