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South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Reflects on His 17 Years of Episcopal Ministry, Says It’s Been “a daily sacrifice”
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has described his 17 years of Episcopal Ministry in the world’s youngest nation as a “a daily sacrifice”.
Today, July 2, We Celebrate St. Otto, Bishop
On July 2, the Church celebrates the life and work of St. Otto. He was born in 1060 in Swabia, and died on June 30, 1139. He was the Bishop of Bamberg, an indefatigable evengelizer, and the apostle of the Pomeranians.
SECAM Joins Other Faith Leaders, European Civil Societies to Urge “justice in Africa–Europe Agricultural Relations”
Member of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have joined other faith leaders from across the globe, and civil society organizations from Europe to advocate for “justice in Africa-Europe agricultural relations”.
South African Bishop Appointed to Dicastery for Consecrated Life “delighted”, Lauds Pope Leo XIV for African Appointees
Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Kokstad has expressed “delight” following his appointment as member of the Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL).
Foster Empathetic Communication: Catholic Official to Journalists in Angola, Emphasizes Truth, Hope
The Director of Rádio Ecclésia in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva has called upon media practitioners to embrace a model of communication that fosters empathy, without compromising on truth and hope.
Today, July 1, We Celebrate St. Junipero Serra
St. Junípero Serra was born on November 24, 1713 on the island of Majorca, Spain. He joined the Franciscans in 1730, and became so accomplished as a student that he was appointed a lector of philosophy before his ordination.
“Their suffering is our suffering”: Vatican Official on Christian Persecution in Nigeria, Calls for Spiritual Solidarity
The Secretary of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization has denounced attacks in Northen Nigeria reportedly targeting Christians and called for spiritual solidarity with the persecuted followers of Jesus Christ, personal conversion of persecutors, and concrete action to end the violence.
Professing Evangelical Counsels “a great gain”: Spiritan Provincial Superior at Perpetual Profession in Kenya
Professing the Evangelical Counsels, the set of three vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience that are at the heart of Religious Life, comes with the benefit of freedom to the promptings of the Holy Spirit to serve the needy and downtrodden, the Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.) in Kenya and South Sudan has said.
“Moment of pride”: Jesuits in Africa Laud Confrere’s Appointment as Faculty Dean at Rome-based Gregorian University
The appointment of Fr. Prof. Paul Béré of the Jesuit Province of West Africa (AOC) as Dean of the Faculty of Biblical Sciences (Biblicum) at the Rome-based Pontifical Gregorian University is “a moment of pride for the Church in Africa”, the President of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) has said.
Newly Consecrated Bissau-Guinean Catholic Bishop Urged to Pay Attention to “people’s pain”
The representative of the Holy Father in Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Cape Verde, and Mauritania has called upon the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau to align his Episcopal Ministry with the public ministry of Jesus Christ, manifested in closeness to the suffering.
Malawi’s Catholic Bishops Denounce “lawless behaviour” ahead of September Polls, Urge Commitment to Love
Members of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) have denounced lawlessness as citizens of the Southern African nation prepare to elect their president, legislators, and local leaders in the September 2025 polls.
“We should become a Samaritan Church”: Southern African Catholic Bishops Solicit Help for Flood Victims
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have extended their spiritual solidarity with the victims of the recent devastating floods in the country’s Eastern Cape Province and appealed for generous donations to help realize an outreach program.
Taking Religious Vows Start of “spiritual journey of continuous faithfulness”: Newly Professed Mozambican Nun Told
Taking the three vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience that marks the beginning of Religious Life has one embark on “a spiritual journey” that requires fidelity to Christian principles, Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique has said.
Churches in Syria Resume Liturgies amid Heightened Security and Unease
Divine Liturgies were celebrated on Sunday, June 30, in Damascus, Syria — albeit with significantly lower attendance due to a prevailing atmosphere of fear and anxiety.
Today, June 30, We Celebrate The First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
These “proto-martyrs” of Rome were the first Christians persecuted en masse by the Emperor Nero in the year 64, before the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul.
Ordained Priest after 19 Years of Service as Deacon, Kenyan Spiritan Says “prayer was my strength”
Fr. Isaac Omwansa, the newly ordained Kenyan-born member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.), found solace in prayer as he served as a Deacon for close to two Decades, awaiting his Priestly Ordination.
Late Former Zambian President Eulogized as Servant Leader Who Trusted God Despite Isolation
Archbishop Alick Banda of Zambia’s Lusaka Catholic Archdiocese has eulogized the late former Zambian President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, as a servant leader who remained steadfast in his faith in God, even when he experienced isolation and other life’s trials.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Laments “very abortion oriented” Attitudes, Urges Strategies for Good Governance
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango has denounced the growing culture of abortion and called for the building of just governance systems that address the country’s recurrent challenges, especially hunger.
Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Urges Realistic Sex Education Programs at Marriage to Curb “contraceptive culture”
Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has called for faith-based, realistic sex education programs targeting couples preparing for marriage.
Today, June 29, We Celebrate Sts. Peter and Paul
On June 29 the Church celebrates the feast day of Sts. Peter & Paul. As early as the year 258, there is evidence of an already lengthy tradition of celebrating the solemnities of both Saint Peter and Saint Paul on the same day. Together, the two saints are the founders of the See of Rome, through their preaching, ministry and martyrdom there.
