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Catholic Bishop in Angola Reminds Consecrated of Their “selfless act of love”, “total surrender to God” Decision
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has reminded Consecrated persons of their lifelong decision to go beyond themselves in selfless love and in seeking the will of God in their lives.
Today, September 18, We Celebrate St. Joseph of Cupertino
On September 18, the Church celebrates the life of St. Joseph of Cupertino, a mystic who was perhaps most famous for his ability to fly. His father, a poor carpenter, died before his birth and his mother, who was unable to pay the debts, lost her home and gave birth to Joseph in a stable at Cupertino, Italy on June 17, 1603.
Carmelite Nuns Affiliate with Society of St. Pius X After Yearlong Feud with Local Bishop
After a string of controversies, a group of Carmelite nuns in Arlington, Texas, announced that they are associating with the Society of St. Pius X.
“Jesus drew people to himself”: Participants Share Joy of Over 30,000 at Tanzania’s Fifth Eucharistic Congress
Uhuru National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s major city and commercial port on the country’s Indian Ocean coast, was fully packed during the concluding Mass of the fifth Eucharistic Congress in the East African nation, which took place from September 12-15.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Decries “numerous cases of infidelity among spouses”, Wants Christian Values Fostered
The rise in cases of infidelity in marriage in the Southern African nation of Angola is a cause for concern, Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has said.
“A deeply moving spiritual event”: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop on International Eucharistic Congress 2024 in Ecuador
The weeklong 53rd International Eucharistic Congress (IEC 2024) that concluded in the South American nation of Ecuador on Sunday, September 15 was a “spiritual event” of great significance, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
“Watch over, defend the people of God”: Cardinal in Ivory Coast to New Archbishop at Installation
Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa of Ivory Coast has called upon the new Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bouaké to shepherd the people of God under his pastoral care, protecting them against danger.
Knights of St. John in Ghana “join” Catholic Bishops in Calling for “immediate, decisive action” against Illegal Mining
Members of the Knights and Ladies Auxiliary of St. John International (KSJI) in Ghana are supporting the call by the country’s Catholic Bishops on various stakeholders to urgently and decisively address illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, in the West African nation.
Today, September 17, We Celebrate St. Robert Bellarmine
On Sept. 17, the Catholic Church celebrates the Italian cardinal and theologian St. Robert Bellarmine. One of the great saints of the Jesuit order, St. Robert has also been declared a Doctor of the Church and the patron of catechists.
Kenya’s Government “must urgently review” Inflated Work Permit Charges for Foreign Missionaries: Catholic Bishop
The government of Kenya needs to “urgently review” foreign missionaries’ work permit charges that it inflated by 1,000 percent, from KES 15,000.00 (approx. US$ 150.00) to KES 150,000 (US$ 1,500.00), a Catholic Bishop in the East African nation has appealed.
South Sudan’s Presidency “reaches consensus” on Two-year Transitional Government Extension, Adjourn Polls to 2026
The Presidency of South Sudan has agreed to extend the mandate of the country’s transitional government of national unity by two more years, and to adjourn the general elections that had been slated for this December to 2026.
“Be a prophet of hope, a joyful messenger of the Gospel”: Cardinal Ambongo to Newly Consecrated Bishop in DR Congo
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has invited the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wamba in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to be a pastor who brings hope to the people, proclaiming the gospel with joy.
Nigerian Catholic on How Devotion to Eucharist, Our Lady of Perpetual Have Helped Him Cope with Near-death Experiences
Daniel Danjuma Egbunu looks back at the seven decades of his life as nothing short of a miracle, replete with multiple near-death experiences that he has sought to understand from the perspective of his Catholic faith practice.
Extend Christian Faith Education to “everyday life and every space”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists
Christian religious education has to go beyond the formal setting it takes place to influence daily living, the Local Ordinary of the recently erected Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ganda has told Catechists.
Prophet Muhammed’s Birthday “an opportunity to reflect on values of peace, compassion”: Nigeria’s Christian Leaders
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Maulud, the Muslim celebration that marks the birthday of Prophet Mohammed, Nigeria’s Christian leaders are calling for the fostering of the values of peace, compassion, and unity.
Target the many “excluded” Children in Provision of Formal Education: Archbishop to Angola’s Catholic School Officials
The many marginalized children in the Southern African nation of Angola need to be prioritized as beneficiaries of institutions of learning under the auspices of the Catholic Church, Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has said.
St. Cornelius, Pope, Martyr and St. Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr
Saint Cornelius was elected Pope in 251 during the persecutions of the Emperor Decius. His first challenge, besides the ever present threat of the Roman authorities, was to bring an end to the schism brought on by his rival, the first anti-pope Novatian. He convened a synod of bishops to confirm him as the rightful successor of Peter.
Expansion of Kenya-based Catholic Psycho-Spiritual Institute to Nigeria in “final stage”: Founder
Plans to extend the services of the Kenya-based Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) to the West African nation of Nigeria are in the “final stage”, the founder of the Catholic institution of learning that specializes in psycho-trauma healing has said.
Brace for Challenging Digital Spaces: Bishop to African Digital Faith Influencers Graduating in Formation Program
Members drawn from the African Synodal Digital Youth Influencers (ASDYFI), who graduated in the “Africa Digital Faith Influencers Formation” program of the Pan African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) have been told to brace for the challenges that lie ahead of them in the “digital peripheries” they seek to evangelize.
Stakeholders in Ghana’s General Elections Need to Foster “integrity, dedication”: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Ghana are calling on stakeholders in the country’s general elections to take seriously the integrity of the process and manifest dedication during the electioneering period.
