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Fr. Peter Kusi Twumasi, Acting Rector of St. Stephen Rectorate, Bodomase singing “Aseda” by King Paluta, a popular Ghanaian secular artist, during Holy Mass on Sunday, 11 August 2024

“I let my guard down”: Catholic Priest in Ghana Apologizes for Singing Secular Song at Mass

Aug 16, 2024

A Catholic Priest serving in Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong has issued an apology for leading his congregation to sing a secular song during Holy Mass.

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Angolan Catholic Archbishop Concerned about “critical” Priests Shortage

Aug 16, 2024

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola has expressed concern about the shortage of in his Episcopal See, saying that the faithful are unable to access adequate pastoral care.

Today, August 16, We Celebrate St. Stephen of Hungary

Aug 16, 2024

On Aug. 16, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of King Saint Stephen of Hungary, the monarch who led his country to embrace the Christian faith during the 11th century.

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Condemn Liturgical Abuses, Call for Immediate Reforms

Aug 15, 2024

https://www.nigeriacatholicnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/On-the-Abuse-of-the-Sacred-Liturgy.pdfhttps://www.nigeriacatholicnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/On-the-Abuse-of-the-Sacred-Liturgy.pdfMembers of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have condemned in “strongest terms” abuses during Liturgical celebrations in the West African nation, urging Priests and Bishops to take “immediate action” to restore the dignity and sanctity of worship. 

Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi (left) and Mons. Peter Kimani Ndung’u (right)

Auxiliary Bishop in Nairobi Appointed Kenya's Military Ordinary, Country's Embu Diocese Gets Bishop

Aug 15, 2024

Bishop  Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi, one of the three Auxiliary Bishops of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya, has been appointed the Local Ordinary of the country’s Military Ordinariate. 

Organizers Laud Success of National Jubilee Year Celebration for Cape Verdean Youths

Aug 15, 2024

The President of the National Executive Commission for the 500th Anniversary of the Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has lauded the just concluded National Jubilee Year of Catholic Youths, describing it as a success. 

Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

Pray for Your Priests not to Lose Heart amid Challenges, Catholic Bishop in Tanzania to the Faithful at Silver Jubilee

Aug 15, 2024

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mpanda in Tanzania has described priesthood as a demanding vocation, and called on the faithful to fervently pray for their priests to remain faithful and committed to their calling especially in the face of challenges.

Today, August 15, We Celebrate The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Aug 15, 2024

Today, Catholics and many other Christians celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This significant feast day recalls the spiritual and physical departure of the mother of Jesus Christ from the earth, when both her soul and her body were taken into the presence of God.

Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba addressing journalists at a conference in Nairobi ahead of the Ad Limina visit scheduled for end of August. Credit: ACI Africa

Kenyan Bishops Eager to Engage the Holy Father on Country's Full Seminaries, Vibrant Church in Rome Visit

Aug 15, 2024

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have expressed their eagerness to talk about the growth of the Church in the East African country during their upcoming Ad Limina visit.

Claretians Engage Apostolic Nuncio on 175 Years of Serving the Poor, Marginalized in Cameroon

Aug 14, 2024

The Major Superior of the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF), also known as Claretians, has described their August 8 visit to the Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon as an opportunity to share the Congregation’s experience with the poor and marginalized people in the Central African nation.

Fr. Bernard Unum (right) and Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria's Wukari Diocese. Credit: Wukari Diocese

Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Condemns Brutal Assault on Priest by Military

Aug 14, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria has condemned the attack on All Saints Catholic Church Ikyaior by the Nigerian military personnel on August 5 in which the Priest in charge and his stewards were assaulted and badly injured.

Mons. Orthasie Marcellin Herivonjilalaina, appointed Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Ambatondrazaka in Madagascar on 14 August 2024

Rector of St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary in Madagascar Appointed Bishop of Ambatondrazaka Diocese

Aug 14, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Orthasie Marcellin Herivonjilalaina who has been serving as the Rector of St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary, Toamasina, in Madagascar as the Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Ambatondrazaka.

Archbishop in Nigeria Decries Rise in Prosperity Gospel, Proposes Comprehensive Catechesis to Deepen Evangelization

Aug 14, 2024

Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City has called for comprehensive catechesis to deepen evangelization in the West African country that he says is experiencing a rise in “prosperity Gospel” preachers.

Ignorance of God’s Word Presents Opportunity to Deepen Evangelization: Laity in Nigeria Told

Aug 14, 2024

The Catholic Laity in Nigeria must not be discouraged by the growing ignorance of God’s word, but must embrace it as an opportunity to step up their evangelization efforts, the chairman of the Knights of St. John International (KSJI) in Port Harcourt has said.

Today, August 14, We Celebrate Saint Maximilian Kolbe

Aug 14, 2024

Saint Maximilian Kolbe, the Polish Franciscan priest, missionary and martyr, is celebrated throughout the Church today, August 14.

Prelates at African Synodal Palaver Appeal for Patience, Understanding, amid Criticism of “not smelling like sheep”

Aug 13, 2024

Being a Catholic Bishop in Africa involves a lot of work that sometimes leaves Bishops exhausted, participants at a the10th session of the ongoing synodal palavers have been told, and urged to be more patient with their shepherds who sometimes appear not to be available for everyone.

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Nsukka

Number of Catholic Priests for Nigerian Diocese Surpasses 400 with 23 New Priestly Ordinations

Aug 13, 2024

The number of Catholic Priests serving in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has surpassed 400, following the ordination of 23 new Priests on August 10.

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Southern African Catholic Bishops Alarmed at Rise in Substance Abuse among Youths

Aug 13, 2024

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are concerned that alcohol and substance abuse among young people is on the rise in the southern region of South Africa, Eswatini, and Botswana.

Credit: Archdiocese of Luanda

“Do not be deceived by easy things”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola at Conclusion of Youth Festival

Aug 13, 2024

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has encouraged young people to avoid settling for an easy life and to seek meaningful change with courage and determination.

Today, August 13, We Celebrate Saint Maximus

Aug 13, 2024

"To harbor no envy, no anger, no resentment against an offender is still not to have charity for him. It is possible, without any charity, to avoid rendering evil for evil. But to render, spontaneously, good for evil - such belongs to a perfect spiritual love." - Saint Maximus.