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Newly Consecrated Bishop for São Tomé and Príncipe Urged to Build His Ministry on Prayer “before the tabernacle”
The newly Consecrated Bishop for the Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Central African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe has been urged to guild his Episcopal Ministry on a life of prayer in front of the tabernacle, where he can learn to sacrifice himself for the Lord.
Mission, “not a favour”: Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Parents, Godparents to Educate Children in Christian Faith
Parents and Godparents have to take up education of children in Christian faith as their calling and mission, and not as a favour, Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Cabinda has said.
Religious Congregations in Ghana Announce Crusade to “to cry out, as loud as we can” for Environment
To prepare for the Jubilee Year 2025, which Pope Francis announced on January 21, women and men Religious in the West African nation of Ghana are launching a crusade to advocate for environmental conservation in the country.
Today, March 18, We Celebrate St. Cyril of Jerusalem
On March 18, the Roman Catholic Church honors St. Cyril of Jerusalem, a fourth-century bishop and Doctor of the Church whose writings are still regarded as masterful expressions of Christian faith.
Three “vital rules” Catholic Priests in Africa Can Follow to Create Synodal Church
Catholic Priests in Africa need to accept ongoing formation on Synodality, avoid clericalism, and be engaged in forming Christians for the successful birthing of a Synodal Church on the continent, the Secretary General of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) has said.
Catholic Bishop Emphasizes Africa Families’ “crucial role” in Christian Faith Transmission
Families in Africa have a critical role in the mission of evangelization, the Chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has said.
Catholic Bishops in Guinea Extend “good wishes” to Muslims Starting Holy Month of Ramadan
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Guinea (CEG) have extended “good wishes” to Muslims in the West African nation at the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, which will culminate in the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast.
All Set for Episcopal Consecration of Catholic Bishop for São Tomé and Príncipe Diocese
All seems set for the Episcopal Consecration of the new Bishop for the Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Central African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe.
"The religion of the Incarnation": Catholic artists reflect on the necessity of beauty
Despite the artistic lack in recent decades, there appears now to be a growing resurgence in the Catholic artistic world.
Today, March 17, We Celebrate St. Patrick of Ireland
On March 17, Catholics celebrate St. Patrick, the fifth century bishop and patron of Ireland, whose life of holiness set the example for many of the Church's future saints.
Assembly of Major Superiors in Cameroon Concludes with Call to Teach “fraternity”, Realize “healing and peace”
Superiors of women and men Religious in Cameroon have concluded their assembly with the call to teach the spirit of togetherness and to the Consecrated persons work towards realizing healing and lasting peace in the Central African nation.
“Do things in a humane, proper way”: Catholic Bishop in Ivory Coast to Authorities amid Reported Forceful Evictions
The President of the Commission for Social Pastoral Care of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) has called on relevant authorities in the West African nation to “respect human dignity” in the process of evicting citizens from high risk zones.
Bishop Urges Major Superiors to Help Boost Population of Catholics in Ghana
The Chairman of the Episcopal Commission for Clergy and Religious at the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has called on major superiors in the West African nation to help the Church in boosting the number of Catholics in the country.
Pauline Publications Africa Hailed for “very exemplary” Professionalism
With the mushrooming of publishing firms, most of them only interested in making profit, Paulines Publications Africa (PPA) under the auspices of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) stands out for its professionalism, authors who have worked with the Nairobi-headquartered entity have testified.`
Christian Leaders in South Africa Declare May 5 Day of Prayer for Peaceful Elections
Christian leaders in South Africa have declared May 5 a day of national prayer for peaceful general elections in the country that are scheduled to place on May 29.
AMECEA Chairman on How to Foster Synodality in Families, Small Christian Communities
Initiatives towards training, engaging in dialogue, aiming for a common ground in decision-making processes, and the fostering of inclusive participation are some of the ways the spirit of Synodality can be fostered in families and among members of the new way of being Church in Africa, the Small Christian communities (SCCs), the Chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has said.
Catholic Activists in Africa Call on Uganda to Stop Planned Contraceptives among Children
Catholic activists in Africa under their umbrella organization,CitizenGo Africa are rallying for support to stop the plan by Uganda’s health docket to give contraceptives to 15-year-olds.
Catholic Conference in Ghana to Explore AI Use in Mitigating Climate Change Effects
Participants at a planned 12th Information and Communications Technology for Development (12th ICT4D) Conference that the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has organized are set to explore ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help in mitigating effects of climate change.
Insecurity Impeding Evangelization, Nigerian Catholic Bishop Says, Appeals for Aid
Bishop Julius Yakubu Kundi of Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese has decried insecurity in his Episcopal See, saying that persistent attacks in the Diocese are impeding evangelization efforts.
Today, March 15, We Celebrate St. Louise de Marillac
St. Louise de Marillac was born on August 15, 1591 near the town of Meux, France. Louise received an education from the Dominican convent at Poissy and eventually discerned that she was called to religious life. After consulting her confessor concerning her plans to enter the religious life, Louise decided not to pursue this vocation. Instead, in 1613, she married Antony LeGras.
