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South Sudanese Catholic Diocese Warms Up for Mega Campaign to Protect Refugees Vulnerable to Human Trafficking
Many South Sudanese, who have been displaced by decades of violence are vulnerable to human trafficking, an official in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has said, lauding the campaign to end the smuggling business that the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) has organized.
It’s time to Teach Nigerians “how to fish”: Catholic Bishop on Alleviating Poverty
Bishop Donatus Aihmiosion Ogun of the Catholic Diocese of Uromi in Nigeria has called on government authorities to implement sustainable measures to alleviate the high rate of poverty in the country rather than constantly giving people handouts.
Pope Francis Appoints Local Ordinary for Burkina Faso’s Tenkodogo Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. David Koudougou who has been serving as the Diocesan Administrator of the Tenkodogo Catholic Diocese in Burkina Faso as the new Bishop of the Diocese.
Apostolic Nuncio in Angola Urges Consecrated Persons to Promote Vocations, Renew Hope
The representative of the Holy Father in Angola has emphasized the importance of hope and the need for Consecrated Persons to promote vocations.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Proposes Constitution that Represents all Citizens
Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho has faulted Angola’s current constitution, describing it as party-based and modeled after Marxist-Leninist constitutions, which, according to him, does not reflect the identity of all Angolans.
Catholic Education Entity Founded During Apartheid in South Africa Celebrates Milestones at 40th Anniversary
The Catholic Institute of Education (CIE) has reflected on its milestones since its establishment in 1985, emphasizing its enduring support for schools, teachers, and learners across the Southern African region.
“Your vows should not be lived in isolation”: Bishop to Catholic Nun at Perpetual Profession in Angola
Bishop Firmino David of the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in Angola has urged Sr. Suisacla Armando Pedro, who made her Perpetual Profession on February 1 to embrace her religious vocation within the community, noting that Consecrated Life is not meant to be lived in isolation.
“Disrespectful, offensive to Catholic faith”: Youths in Malawi Condemn Portrayal of Religious Life at University Event
The leadership of the Catholic youths in Malawi has condemned abuse of religious attire by a section of students at Mzuzu University at a past social event, stating that such conduct was disrespectful and misrepresented Catholic religious beliefs and practices.
Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Challenges Newly Ordained Priest, Deacons to be Instruments of Reconciliation
The representative of the Holy Father in Ivory Coast has called on a Deacon he ordained a Priest and three Seminaries he ordained Deacons to be instruments of peace and reconciliation in the Church.
Catholic Sisters in Kenya Witness to “total transformation” of Girls Rescued from Streets
Members of the Assumption Sisters of Eldoret (ASE) working with homeless children in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, have described the joy of getting the children, especially the girls, completely off the streets.
Today, February 6, we celebrate St. Paul Miki and Companions
On Feb. 6, the Catholic Church honors the 26 Martyrs of Nagasaki, a group of native Japanese Catholics and foreign missionaries who suffered death for their faith in the year 1597.
What Would Mons. Munzihirwa Christophe Say? Plea to End War in DR Congo Evokes Memories of Murdered Catholic Archbishop
Fr. Toussaint Kafarhire Murhula, a members of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) and scholar, has called for non-violent resistance to the invasion of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by neighboring countries, evoking memories of Archbishop Christophe Munzihirwa Mwene Ngabo, who was murdered for making a similar call while he served as Archbishop of DRC’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bukavu.
Catechize Peers with Social Media Posts: Nigerian Priest Urges Catholic Youths to Counter Growing Paganism
Catholic youths have the possibility of constructively engaging social media and counter the growing trend of paganism, including the appetite for “quick money” that has reportedly lured a section of young people in Nigeria into “fetish practices”, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation has said.
Beware of Reality of Evil, even “young people learning to steal exams”: Nairobi Catholic Archbishop to Staff, Students
Students, the administrative and teaching staff at St. Mary School, Msongari, have been cautioned against undermining the “reality” and prevalence of evil.
At Installation, Catholic Archbishop in Burkina Faso Calls for Unity of Family, Reliance on God’s Grace and Benevolence
Archbishop Laurent Birfuoré Dabiré of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso has called for unity among the people of God in his new Metropolitan See.
“You are treasures for the Church, society”: Catholic Bishop in Ivory Coast to the Consecrated
Bishop Honoré Beugré Dakpa of the Catholic Diocese of Katiola in Ivory Coast has lauded members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL), describing them as “treasures” for the people of God.
“Do not join the prophets of doom”: Apostolic Nuncio in Mozambique to the Consecrated
The representative of the Holy Father in Mozambique has cautioned members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) against persons engaged in negativity regarding Religious and Vowed Life, whom he described as “prophets of doom”.
Today, February 5, we celebrate St. Agatha, martyr
Although we have evidece that Agatha was venerated at least as far back as the sixth century, the only facts we have about her are that she was born in Sicily and died there a martyr.
St. Bakhita Feast Day Stirs Renewed Fight against Human Trafficking in over 30 African Countries
Over 30 African countries have confirmed their participation in the February 8 campaign to end human trafficking, which the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) has organized.
Catholic Bishops Express “fraternal closeness, solidarity” with Citizens in Eastern DR Congo amid Escalating Violence
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) have expressed their “fraternal closeness and solidarity” with the people of God in North Kivu and South Kivu Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the region faces escalating violence.
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