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Church in Tunisia Ordains First Catholic Bishop in 60 Years
Dozens of Catholic dignitaries and hundreds of faithful gathered at the Saint Vincent-de-Paul Cathedral in Tunisia Saturday, February 8 for the Episcopal Ordination of the Bishop of Constantine in Algeria, French-born Monsignor Nicolas Lhernould.
St. Valentine: How a beheaded martyr became the poster child for romantic love
In most stores in the weeks leading up to St. Valentine’s day, you’re likely to find a plethora of pink and red cards, heart-shaped boxes of Russell Stover chocolates, and decor with nearly-naked chubby cherubs shooting hearts with bows and arrows.
Buhari’s Presidency Has Pushed Nigeria “to the brink”: Bishop at Seminarian’s Burial
At the burial ceremony of 18-year-old Michael Nnadi, the Nigerian seminarian abducted from the Good Shepherd Major Seminary and murdered last month, the Local Ordinary of his native diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto has decried insecurity situation in the West African country, faulted the country’s President, and expressed the hope that Michael’s death becomes a turning point for Christian persecution in Africa’s most populous nation.
African Leaders Say Kenya’s late President was Peace-loving, Reconciling, a Pan-Africanist
At the national Memorial Service of Kenya’s longest serving President who hosted three papal visits, various African leaders who crossed their respective borders to join citizens of the East African country in mourning their former Head of State paid glowing tributes to Daniel arap Moi, expressing their memories of a political leader described as peace-loving, a statesman, and a Pan Africanist who played a significant role in promoting the good of the African continent.
“Forgive us, grant that the guns be silent, a sweet song may rise”: SECAM President to AU
At the two-day Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) that concluded Monday, February 10, the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), Philippe Cardinal Nakellentuba Ouédraogo highlighted some of the challenges bedeviling the people of God on the continent and, in his prayer, implored God for forgiveness and the renewal of hope.
Zimbabwe’s Harare Archdiocese Rolls Out Pastoral Plan on Small Christian Communities
The Catholic Archdiocese of Harare in the Southern Africa nation of Zimbabwe has rolled out a Pastoral Plan aimed at guiding the formation and operations of the new way of being Church in Africa, the Small Christian Communities (SCCs).
Why Kenya’s Murang’a Diocese is Seeking Local Financial Aid in Forming Seminarians
In a bid to guarantee continuity in the priestly ministry of the Church in Kenya’s Diocese of Murang’a (CDM), financial assistance is being sought from Christians and well-wishers to facilitate the training and formation of seminarians, the Vocations Director of the diocese has told ACI Africa and explained the reasons behind the initiative.
Religious Men and Women Live for “God alone”: Nairobi Prelates Tell Consecrated Persons
While the global Catholicism marked the World Day for Consecrated Life on Sunday, February 2, the Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya marked the celebration Saturday, February 8 with Kenyan Prelates based in country’s capital, Nairobi, reminding the hundreds of religious men and women in attendance about their purpose of life anchored on living for and serving God.
Solution to Security Crisis in Africa “must first be political”: A Missionary Reflects
As the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government concluded their 33rd Ordinary Session Monday, February 10 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia under the theme, “Silencing arms to create conditions conducive to the development of Africa,” an African Missionary has affirmed that the solution to the security challenges in the world’s second-largest continent lies in finding political solutions.
Church in Mali Offers Prayers for Release of Colombian Nun Kidnapped Three Years Ago
The Catholic Church in the West African nation of Mali last Friday, February 7 offered special prayers for the safe release of Colombian-born Sr. Gloria Cecilia Narvaez Argoti, who was kidnapped by jihadists in southern Mali the same date three years ago.
Take Girls Destined for Early Marriage Elsewhere, Catholic School in South Sudan Warns
The administration of a Catholic boarding secondary school for girls in South Sudan has pleaded with parents to present for enrollment only those girls that can stay in school for the entire four-year period of studies away from early marriages against the backdrop of increased demand for admission at the institution that has limited slots annually.
Ghanaian Catholic Schools Hold Contest to Boost Performance in Science Subjects
With statistics from the Ghana Education Service (GES) indicating poor performance in Science and Mathematics subjects in the country, 21 Catholic Basic Schools in Ghana converged in the country’s capital city, Accra, to battle in a National Science and Mathematics quiz aimed to boost their performance in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
Deaths After Stampede at Kenyan School Due to Suffocation, Not Satanism: Catholic Cleric
A week after 15 pupils lost their lives following a stampede at their school in Western Kenya, a Catholic priest ministering as a Chaplain in the university in the same location has faulted claims that the deaths were as a result of satanism and emphasized the post-mortem findings that the young learners died of suffocation.
Church in Ghana Threatens to Campaign against Parties not Committed to Ending Vigilantism
As the West African nation of Ghana prepares for general elections in December, the Secretary General of the Accra-based National Catholic Secretariat (NCS), the Executive Arm of Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC), has made known the intention of Church to use her resources to foster democracy by actively campaigning against political parties that do not show enough commitment to ending political violence and vigilantism that has crippled the country for decades.
South African Prelate to Represent Pope in Apostolic Visitation of Mariannhill Diocese
In response to the request from the Bishop of South Africa’s Diocese of Mariannhill “for an Apostolic Visitation”, Pope Francis has appointed the Archbishop Emeritus of Pretoria in South Africa, William Slattery to represent him in the visit of the diocese that is part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Durban.
Ghanaian Top Catholic Journalists Appointed to National Body Ahead of December Poll
Veteran Catholic journalists with different communication expertise in Ghana are among members of the press selected to serve on various committees of the West African country’s association for journalists as Ghanaians head to the poll slated to take place in December.
In the Long-term, Bishops Envisage Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe Sub-regional Conference
In a collective statement issued at the conclusion of their three-day maiden consultative meeting, the Catholic Bishops in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe have outlined their short-term intention to remain within their respective regional Bishops’ conferences and the long-term one of delinking their national conferences to form a sub-regional Bishops’ Conference comprising the three Southern Africa nations.
“We are concerned about the collapse of services”: Bishops in Lesotho
Catholic Bishops in Lesotho have raised concerns over the poor service delivery in their country, a situation they consider “a threat to society.”
Do Not Get “carried away by corruption”: Angolan Bishop to Catholic Leaders
At the official launch of the activities of Angola’s Christian Association of Managers and Leaders (ACGD) for the new year, the Bishop of Viana, Emílio Sumbelelo appealed to ACGD members to live exemplary lives guided by the spirit of stewardship and related virtues.
Christians Pay Tribute to Murdered Nigerian Seminarian, To Be Laid to Rest Feb. 11
Days after the murder of Nigerian seminarian Michael Nnadi became public, Christians across the globe have paid tribute to the 18-year-old orphan twin, terming him a “martyr” amid concerns over insecurity in Africa’s most populous country. Plans for his burial on Tuesday, February 11 are underway, beginning with Holy Mass at Good Shepherd Seminary in Kaduna.
