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“I reflected on my unworthiness”: Nigerian Cardinal Recalls His Elevation Two Years Later
Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke who was named alongside 20 others as Cardinal-designate during the 27 August 2022 Consistory has recalled his reaction upon receiving the news, saying that he considered himself unworthy.
Cardinal in South Sudan Urges Pastoral Agents to Foster “spirit of inclusivity, understanding, respect for one another”
Pastoral agents in the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan have been urged to foster a spirit of inclusivity, understanding and respect for one another in their respective duties.
Today, May 29, We Celebrate St. Maximinus
St. Maximinus was the Bishop of Trier, and was born at Silly near Poitiers. He died there either on May 29, 352 or Sept. 12, 349. He was educated and ordained a priest by St. Agritius, whom he succeeded as Bishop of Trier in 332 or 335. At that time Trier was the government seat of the Western Emperor and, by force of his office, Maximinus stood in close relation with the Emperors Constantine II and Constans.
Ugandan Diocese Upbeat about Animating Martyrs’ Day Pilgrimage, Ready for Full Participation
The Catholic Diocese of Nebbi in Uganda which is animating this year’s Martyrs’ Day Pilgrimage in Uganda has expressed enthusiasm at organizing the religious gathering that is celebrated annually on June 3.
“More collaboration than difficulties”: Congolese Cardinal on Church-State Relations
There is “more collaboration” between the Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) “than difficulties”, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has said.
Trinity Sunday: Two Bishops in Africa Call for Unity in Diversity
Two Catholic Bishops in Africa have, on the occasion of the solemnity of the most Holy Trinity, urged the people of God they are shepherding to emulate the unity that exists in the Holy Trinity and shun the hatred that divides them.
Today, May 28, We Celebrate St. Bernard of Menthon
The Church remembers St. Bernard of Manthon on May 28. He was born in 923, probably in the castle Menthon near Annecy, in Savoy, and died at Novara, 1008. He was a descendant from a rich, noble family and received a thorough education. He refused to enter an honorable marriage proposed by his father, and decided to devote himself instead to the service of the Church.
Uganda’s Youths to Animate Series of Eucharistic Celebrations ahead of Martyrs’ Day, 60th Canonization Anniversary
Youths in Uganda are set to animate a series of Eucharistic celebrations to mark the celebration of the Ugandan Martyrs, one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings.
Church in Africa Growing “stronger”, Nuncio in Kenya Says, Faults Church in Europe for Losing “its inner compass”
The Church in Africa, which for many years was considered a missionary territory has evolved and is growing “stronger” compared to the Church in Europe that seems to have “weakened”, the representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has said.
Draw Inspiration from Holy Trinity, Foster “unity, harmony” as Christian Family Life “pillars”: Kenyan Bishop to Couples
Married couples can draw inspiration from the relationship of the three persons of the Holy Trinity to promote their togetherness as spouses and realize a harmonious Christian family, a Catholic Bishop in Kenya has said.
Ethiopia among World Countries Benefiting from Large Catholic aid organizations amid Widespread Hunger Crises
Approximately 350 million people are in dire need of food globally, including vast numbers of children. Catholic groups are on the ground tirelessly working to help.
From Hinduism to Catholicism: How Blessed Carlo Acutis Inspired a Man to Convert
Blessed Carlo Acutis inspired the son of a Brahman Hindu priest to be baptized as a Catholic through the young boy’s joyful witness to Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist and his love for the poor.
Love, Make Time for, Keep Safe Your Children: Catholic Archbishop in Tanzania to Parents, Warns about “dramatic world”
Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam has called upon parents and guardians to manifest love for children under their parental care by making time for them and ensuring their safety.
Nigerian Vicar General Attributes Smooth Running of Diocese in Bishop’s Absence to “collaboration and understanding”
The Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Bauchi in Nigeria has attributed the smooth running of the Diocese to the “collaboration and understanding” he has witnessed among the people of God in the Diocese.
Salesian Hospitality Center in Rwanda Aims to Empower “next generation of leaders, innovators”: Report
The Don Bosco Hospitality Center in Rwanda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kigali that is under the auspices of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) aims to empower “next generation of leaders and innovators” in the hospitality industry.
Today, May 26, We Celebrate St. Philip Neri
Philip Neri was born in Florence, Italy, in 1515. At the age of 18, Philip was sent to his uncle, Romolo, a wealthy merchant at San Germano, a Neapolitan town near the base of Monte Cassino, to assist him in his business, and with the hope that he might inherit his uncle's fortune.
Keep Flame of Holy Spirit “alive, fan it, that it may shine brighter”: Nuncio to Newly Consecrated Bishop in Kenya
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has called upon the newly Consecrated Bishop in the East African nation to keep alive the flame of the Holy Spirit, have it fanned through a life of communion with God in prayer and remain close to the people of God during his Episcopal Ministry.
Congo-Brazzaville and Rwanda 2022 Land Agreements Not “transfer, sale, spoliation of Congolese land”: Catholic Bishops
The two memoranda of understanding and a concession agreement in the agricultural field, which the Republic of Congo and Rwanda signed in April 2022 is not a “transfer, sale or spoliation of Congolese land”, Catholic Bishops in Central African nation popularly known as Congo-Brazzaville have said.
Long Distances, Ethnic Violence, Cultural Diversity among “greatest” Challenges of Lafia Catholic Diocese, Nigeria
The vastness of the Catholic Diocese of Lafia and insecurity amid ethnic violence are among the “greatest” challenges the Local Ordinary grapples with in the Nigerian Episcopal See.
Today, May 25, We Celebrate St. Bede the Venerable
The Catholic Church will celebrate the feast of St. Bede on May 25. The English priest, monk, and scholar is sometimes known as “the Venerable Bede” for his combination of personal holiness and intellectual brilliance.
