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“Be concerned about the people of God”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Priest in Cape Verde
Catholic Priests are expected to be preoccupied with the people of God under their pastoral care, paying keen attention to what God wants of them in their respective missions, Bishop Teodoro Mendes Tavares has said.
Let’s Participate in God’s Mission “no matter how hopeless the situation may be”: Catholic Archbishop to Nigerians
We are called to participate in the promotion of God’s mission in our situations of life, whether these situations are easy of challenging, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
Today, July 16, We Celebrate Our Lady of Mount Carmel
On July 16 the Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
“I have never ordained so many priests”: Catholic Archbishop from England Marvels at Nigeria’s Vibrant Church
Archbishop John Wilson of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark in England has written to Catholics from Nigeria, and those with Nigerian heritage in his Metropolitan See, marvelling at the deep devotion to the Lord Jesus he witnessed in the West African country.
Nairobi Catholic Archbishop Urges Respect for Life “from conception” as Retrieval of Bodies Dumped in Quarry Continues
As the retrieval of dismembered bodies tied up in sacks and dumped in an abandoned quarry used as a dumpsite in Kenya’s Embakasi South Constituency in Nairobi has continued, Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has called for respect for human life.
Lay Catholic Community in Rome Concerned about “widespread hunger” as Fighting Rages on in Sudan
The Community of Sant'Egidio, a Rome-based lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, has warned of “a very serious humanitarian situation” in Sudan as fighting rages on in the Northeastern African country.
At Installation, Recently Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Angola Advocates for Unity, Communion, “total availability”
Bishop Vicente Sanombo, who was Consecrated Bishop of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié on June 23 is advocating for unity, communion, and availability as he begins his Episcopal Ministry in the Angolan Diocese.
Today, July 15, We Celebrate St. Bonaventure
Today, July 15, marks the feast day of St. Bonaventure, who is called “The Seraphic Doctor” of the Church. St. Bonaventure is known for his leadership of the Franciscans and his great intellectual contributions to theology and philosophy.
“There are bad friends”: Catholic Archbishop in Tanzania Cautions Newly Ordained Priests against Deceptive “friends”
Members of the Clergy need to be conscious of the fact that some of the people of God, who present themselves as friends are not genuine, Archbishop Isaac Amani Massawe of the Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha in Tanzania has said.
Cardinal Ameyu Issues Directives on Administration of Sacraments, Parishes, Institutions in Juba Archdiocese
Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has issued a series of directives concerning the administration of Sacraments and the running of Parishes and institutions in his Metropolitan See.
“Stand with Africa”: U.S. Bishops Urge Participation in Diocese’s Annual Collection for Solidarity Fund for Africa
Though plagued with various difficulties, Africa’s growth and vitality in Catholicism has made the continent a focal point in the Church’s future aspirations.
Nigeria’s Christians “still targeted on a daily basis”: Catholic Priest on Persecution
The Director of Mission and Dialogue at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has expressed concern about persistent Christian persecution in the West African nation, where he says followers of Jesus Christ are targeted.
Today, July 14, We Celebrate St. Kateri Tekakwitha
On July 14, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be canonized. Known as the "Lily of the Mohawks," Kateri lived a life of holiness and virtue, despite obstacles and opposition within her tribe.
Today, July 14, We Celebrate St. Camillus de Lellis
On July 14 the U.S. Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Camillus de Lellis, who turned from his life as a soldier and gambler to become the founder of an order dedicated to caring for the sick. In some other countries, he is celebrated on the anniversary of his death, July 14.
Immediate Former Bishop of DR Congo’s Isiro-Niangara Dies Hours after Pope Francis Appoints Apostolic Administrator
Bishop Julien Andavo Mbia, the immediate former Local Ordinary of Isiro-Niangara Catholic Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has passed on.
“Deeply Saddened”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria on Death of Several Students after School Building Collapses in Jos
Archbishop Matthew Ishaya Audu of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Jos has expressed his sorrow following the reported death of several students when their school building collapsed.
“We’re in one boat moving in the same direction”: Catholic Archbishop in Uganda Emphasizes Collaboration at Installation
Archbishop Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu in Uganda has underscored the need to foster collaboration and togetherness between members of the Clergy, women and men Religious, and the Laity for the growth of the Metropolitan See.
“We thank you for your prayers”: Nigerian Catholic Diocese on Release of Kidnapped Priest, Catechist
Fr. Christian Ike and Catechist Mazi Ogbonnaya Aneke who were reported abducted on June 16 while returning from Holy Mass at an outstation in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia (CADEK) have been released.
Former U.S. President Assassination Attempt: Catholic leaders Say "Our country needs God"
Catholic ecclesial and political leaders across the U.S. offered their prayers for Donald Trump after an apparent attempted assassination of the former president.
Families Have “fundamental role” in Influencing Behavior Change in New Generation Youths: Catholic Bishop in Angola
Families are instrumental in effecting change of behaviour among new general youths, Bishop Estêvão Binga has said.
