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Today, March 24, We Celebrate St. Catherine of Sweden
St. Catherine was born near the beginning of the fourteenth century to parents Ulfo and St. Bridget of Sweden. At the age of seven, Catherine was sent to the Abbey at Risburgh by her parents and placed under the care of the abbess to receive an education and to build a foundation for her spiritual life.
“I'm going back to continue with my (Priestly) service”, Says Catholic Priest Acquitted By South Sudan’s Supreme Court
Days after the Supreme Court of South Sudan acquitted Fr. John Mathiang on multiple counts, the South Sudanese Catholic Priest has said he is set to resume his Priestly ministry.
Catholic Activists in Kenya Organize “March for Life” to Promote Pro-life Policies
Catholic activists under their umbrella organization CitizenGo have organized a march around the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, to shine a spotlight on policies that are harming the sanctity of life in the East African nation.
“Help your students to attain good values”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania to Teachers, Emphasizes Love
Bishop Henry Mchamungu has called upon Catholic school teachers in Tanzania to journey with their students in passing on good values, guided by the virtue of love.
Catholic Archbishop Appeals for Release of Separatist Leader in Nigeria, Urges Government to “explore civil remedy”
Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji of Nigeria’s Owerri Catholic Archdiocese has appealed for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the separatist leader in Nigeria at the helm of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
How to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence during Holy Week 2024
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus to remove temporal punishment due to sin.
Today, March 23, We Celebrate St. Turibius de Mogrovejo
Catholics in Latin America and throughout the world will celebrate the life and ministry of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo on March 23.
Victims of Sexual Abuse in Sierra Leone Graduate in Caritas Freetown’s Skills Program
Dozens of survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Sierra Leone have completed a skills training program that Caritas Freetown designed to help the victims of abuse to get back on their feet.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Catholic Archbishop of Gulu in Uganda, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Archbishop John Baptist Odama from the pastoral care of Uganda’s Gulu Catholic Archdiocese, and has appointed Bishop Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of the country’s Nebbi Catholic Diocese as his successor.
“Here I am, willing and ready to serve just like Jesus”: Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Nigeria
The newly Consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu in Nigeria has expressed his availability and readiness to serve the people of God after the example of Jesus Christ.
Kenyan Bishop Encourages Devotion to St. Joseph amid “lives’ crises”, Cautions against “fear of responsibilities”
A Catholic Bishop in Kenya has encouraged devotion to St. Joseph, who he said overcame multiple crises by his trust in God.
St. Joseph, a Man “in touch with reality, doing what was needed, without shortcuts”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
Bishop Christian Carlassare of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek has described St. Joseph as “a concrete man” that was in touch with the reality of his time.
Caritas Freetown Trains Sierra Leonean Police on Handling Gender Violence Cases
Caritas Freetown, the development and humanitarian arm of the of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has completed a training program that was designed to equip a section of the Sierra Leonean police with skills to handle cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) they are presented with.
Today, March 22, We Celebrate St. Lea
March 22 is the liturgical memorial of Saint Lea of Rome, a fourth-century widow who left her wealth behind, entered consecrated life, and attained great holiness through asceticism and prayer.
South Sudanese Catholic Priest Sentenced for Shooting Bishop-elect “released”, Defence Team Set to Address Journalists
The defence team of Fr. John Mathiang Machol, the South Sudanese Catholic Priest, who was convicted and sentenced for the 26 April 2021 shooting of the then Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan is set to address journalists on the Priest’s release.
Catholic Missionary Priest Murdered in South Africa Remembered as “loving, approachable”
The member of the St. Patrick’s Missionary Society (Kiltegan Fathers) who was killed while preparing for morning Mass at the Cathedral Church of Tzaneen Diocese in South Africa has been eulogized as a friendly and loving person who was easily approachable.
Pope Accepts Retirement of Bishop of Ghana’s Konongo-Mampong Diocese, Appoints Successor
The Holy Father has accepted the retirement of Bishop Joseph Osei-Bonsu from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong in Ghana appointed Mons. John Opoku-Agyemang as his successor.
“Do not be afraid to take charge”: Cardinal at Episcopal Consecration in Mauritius
Maurice Cardinal Piat has invited the new Vicar Apostolic of the Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues in Mauritius not to be afraid in leading the people of God in his Episcopal See.
“Let no one be lost”: Priests in Zambia Urged to be available for the People
Bishop Raphael Mweempwa of Zambia’s Monze Diocese has urged Priests to be readily available to attend to the pastoral needs of those they shepherd.
Homes Destroyed by Malawi’s Cyclone Freddy Still in Ruins: Catholic Charity
It has been a year since Tropical Cyclone Freddy hit southern Malawi causing a massive destruction of homes, and yet most of those homes have not been repaired, an official of Trócaire, the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, has said.
