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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.
Why Nigerian Muslim Donated Modern 400-seater Assembly Hall to Nigeria’s Oyo Catholic Diocese
The Catholic Church’s centuries of humble service to humanity and her development record to society are among the reasons Alhaji Ahmed Raji, a Nigerian Muslim, has given for donating a modern 400-seater assembly hall to Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Oyo in the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province.
Catholic Church in Southern Africa Urges Mozambican Authorities to “guarantee a climate of peace” amid Violence
Members of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are calling upon authorities in Mozambique to “guarantee a climate of peace” for the people as post-election violence surges in the Southern African nation.
Catholic Bishops Urge Sudanese to Learn “how to survive together”, to Reject Violence and Work for Peace
Members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) have urged the Sudanese to embrace peaceful coexistence, reject violence, and work together for lasting peace amid escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises in the country.
Renowned Nigerian Catholic Gospel Singer Regains Freedom after Seven Days in Captivity
Sir Jude Nnam, a renowned Nigerian gospel singer who was kidnapped on November 14 has regained his freedom.
Catholic Radio in Angola will not be Compromised by Politicians, Archbishop Says after Huge Government Donation
Radio Ecclesia, the Catholic Radio of Angola, will uphold its mission and values, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has said, underscoring the need for the Church in the southwestern African country to free itself from “partisan perspectives.”
Anglican Church in Kenya Backs Catholic Bishops in Condemning Government's Growing "culture of lies”
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has expressed its solidarity with members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) who have criticized President William Samoei Ruto’s government for what they describe as a growing “culture of lies” in the government, among other issues that the Bishops want addressed.
Today, November 21, We Celebrate Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated annually on November 21st, commemorates the presentation of the Blessed Virgin as a child by her parents in the Temple in Jerusalem.
World Children’s Day 2024: Africa’s Christian Professionals Push for “laws, charters, policies” Prioritizing Children
On this year’s occasion of the annual World Children’s Day marked on November 20, members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) are urging governments, civil society, and international organizations on the continent to implement legal frameworks, charters as well as policies that prioritize children.
Don’t “hoard” Faith: Vocations Director in Nigerian Catholic Archdiocese Emphasizes Missionary Lifestyle
The Vocations Director of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has cautioned against complacency about Christian faith.
What Catholic Bishops in Ghana are Proposing to Address Illegal Mining in Call “to a vocation of ecological citizenship”
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops have continued their September 11 call for synergy in the fight against illegal mining in the country. In a collective statement, they are appealing to the variety of stakeholders in the fight against illegal mining to play their respective roles to end the vice that is commonly referred to as Galamsey.
Christian Life “not game, pastime”, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Warns, Urges “serious commitment” to Faith in Action
Christian living involves a life of “serious commitment” to practising the faith through acts of justice and love, Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola has said.
Today, November 20, We Celebrate St. Bernward
Saint Bernward served as the thirteenth Bishop of Hildesheim, Germany during the middle of the tenth century. His grandfather was Athelbero, Count Palatine of Saxony. After having lost his parents, Bernward was sent to live with his uncle Volkmar, who was the Bishop of Utrecht.
Amid Ghana’s Dwindling Catholic Population, Bishops Want “those experiencing a crisis of faith” Re-evangelized
Catholic Bishops in Ghana are advocating for re-evangelization in the West African nation targeting Catholics going through “crisis of faith” as well as non-Catholic keen “the Gospel message of salvation.”
In New Book on Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee Year, Kenyan Priests Offer Insights, Guide in “simple yet profound way”
In a newly published book on the upcoming Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, two Kenyan Catholic Priests have offered insights and guidelines to help the people of God across Africa and the world prepare for the yearlong celebrations set to officially begin on Christmas Eve, on December 24, with the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
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