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Catholic Bishop in South Africa Lauds IMBISA Golden Jubilee Theme as Showing Synodal Call to Listen, Walk Together
The theme for the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) is in line with that of the Synod on Synodality, in which the people of God are called upon to listen, discern, and walk together, Bishop Siphiwo Paul Vanqa of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Queenstown has said.
Ghana's Constitutional Governance “only scratches surface of true democracy”: Catholic Bishop
The constitutional governance that stakeholders in Ghana practice is superficial and does not go far enough to reflect “true democracy”, Bishop John Kobina Louis, one of the Auxiliary Bishops of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, has said.
Europe Day: Catholic Priest Lauds Presence of Europeans in Sierra Leone as Testament of “shared values, mutual respect”
The presence of natives of Europe in Sierra Leone is a demonstration of the values they share with Sierra Leoneans alongside “mutual respect”, Fr. Peter Konteh, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in the West African nation has said.
Today, May 10, We Celebrate St. Damien of Moloka'i
The Catholic Church remembers St. Damien of Molokai on May 10. The Belgian priest sacrificed his life and health to become a spiritual father to the victims of leprosy quarantined on a Hawaiian island.
Consider “aggressiveness” in Communication Apostolate: Jesuit Priest to Women Religious Communicators in Ghana
Women Religious, who take up the apostolate of communication need to consider “aggressiveness” if they are to be relevant to society where many “voiceless” people rely on them, a Jesuit Priest in Ghana has said.
IMBISA Launches Golden Jubilee Celebrations with Call to Turn Challenges into Opportunity “to increase faith, hope”
Members of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have launched the Golden Jubilee celebrations of their association with a call to turn challenges in their respective countries into an opportunity to foster faith and hope in the person of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Archbishop Attributes Instability of Angola’s Christian Families to “lack of true friendship”
The instability Christian families in Angola experience is occasioned by the failure of family members to establish and maintain “true friendship”, Archbishop Luzizila Kiala has said.
Catholics Ascend to Mount Olives, Site of Jesus’ Ascension, Only Day They Can Use Chapel Currently Under Muslim Control
“I’m excited to have come to pray in the actual place of the Ascension... I want to be closer to God and Jesus,” 14 year-old Joelle Sammour told CNA.
Today, May 9, We Celebrate St. Pachomius
St. Pachomius can justifiabley be called the founder of cenobitic monasticism, monks who live in community. Even though St. Antony the Great was the first to go into the desert to live a life of seclusion pursuing evangelical perfection, he lived a heremitic life, that is, a primarily solitary life.
Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese Orders “immediate” Closure of Catholic School after Attack to “avoid unimaginable disaster”
The Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has ordered the “immediate” closure of Fr. Angus Frazer Memorial High School for the safety of learners and staff after an attack on the institution.
“Barbaric act”, “act of blind hatred”, Catholic Bishops, Pope Francis on Bombing of Mugunga IDP Camp in DR Congo
The bombing of Mugunga camp of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the outskirts of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that resulted in over a dozen deaths and injuries was a “barbaric act”, Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation have said about the attack that Pope Francis has described as an “act of blind hatred”.
Angola’s Political, Civil Leaders “must set an example of service”: Catholic Bishop Emphasizes Patriotism
Angola’s political leaders and civil servants need to take their responsibilities before the people seriously, prioritizing dutiful service, Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has said.
Nigeria’s Health Sector Subjected to “years of neglect by government”: Catholic Archbishop Decries Human Capital Flight
The health sector in the West African nation of Nigeria has been subjected to many years of “neglect”, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has lamented, and faulted the government for not doing much to address human capital flight of medical doctors.
“Very distasteful, divisive”: Malawi’s Catholic Bishops Decry Utterances Fomenting Religious Intolerance
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) are decrying utterances spread through social media posts that they say are likely to undermine efforts towards interreligious dialogue in the Southern African nation and endanger the existent unity in the religious diversity of Malawians.
Engage in Research, “give rise to something new”: Catholic Archbishop to University Students in Mozambique
University students have to go beyond class lessons and engage in research so they can contribute to the creation of new knowledge, Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Beira has said.
Today, May 8, We Celebrate St. Peter of Tarantaise, bishop
Peter was born near Vienne, France in 1102 and died at Bellevaux, France in 1175. He was canonized in 1191.
Flash Floods in Kenya: Catholic Bishops “call for swift action to save lives”, Appeal for “generous acts of charity”
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) are calling for “swift action” and “generous acts of charity” to prevent further loss of lives and property amid flash floods occasioned by continuous heavy rainfall in the East African nation.
“Be strong pillars”: Archbishop to Husbands Ahead of Father’s Day at Nigerian Parish, Emphasizes “ingredient” of Love
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has urged fathers in the West African nation to be “strong pillars” and “ingredients” of love in their homes.
Learn, Practice “true motherhood” as Divine Calling: Mozambican Bishop to Catholic Women
Bishop Tonito Francisco Xavier Muananoua has called upon Catholic women to embrace “true motherhood”, which he described as a divine calling modelled after that of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
You’ve Been Prepared to “broaden your roles as peacemakers, faith leaders”: Cardinal in Nigeria to Graduates
The Cohort of Fellows who graduated from Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) on May 4 were “fully equipped” with what they need to contribute to peacemaking and to spearhead faith practice, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.
