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Catholic Church in Senegal

Bishop Martin Boucar Tine of Senegal's Kaolack Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in Senegal Concerned about Upsurge in Violence, Calls for Moral Education

May 25, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Kaolack Diocese in Senegal has expressed concern about the rise in cases of violence in the West African nation and emphasized the need for moral education in families.

A poster announcing the Marian Pilgrimage to Popenguine scheduled for 4-6 June 2022. Credit: Diocese of Thies

Annual Marian Pilgrimage in Senegal to Resume, Church Outlines Guidelines for Pilgrims

May 23, 2022

The annual national Marian pilgrimage in the West African nation of Senegal that was canceled for two consecutive years due to COVID-19 restrictions has been scheduled for next month.

At the Don Bosco Maputo Social-Sport School in Mozambique, more than 70 children and adolescents learn values ​​and improve their academic performance. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians, Real Madrid Foundation Collaborating on Youth Sports in Senegal and Mozambique

Apr 6, 2022

Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) are collaborating with the Real Madrid Foundation to run schools in Senegal and Mozambique where young people participate in sports and are taught other life skills and values.

Credit: Courtesy Photo

Address Challenges Behind Africa’s “water stress”: Caritas Africa to World Water Forum

Mar 23, 2022

Caritas Africa is calling on delegates at the ongoing 9th World Water Forum in Senegal to address the issues that are behind the water crisis on the world's second largest continent. 

Fr. Angelo of the Sant’Egidio Community helped mediate the release of seven Senegalese prisoners. Credit: Sant’Egidio Community

Rome-Based Lay Catholic Association Calls for End of Hostilities in Casamance, Senegal

Mar 17, 2022

The leadership of the Rome-based lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, Sant’Egidio Community, has called on the government of Senegal to end its military operation in the Casamance region.

Members of Senegal’s National Laity Council (CNL) addressing journalists at a press conference on 01 March 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Senegal’s Laity Council Demands “public apology” from Imam Over “blasphemous remarks”

Mar 2, 2022

The leadership of Senegal’s National Laity Council (CNL) has demanded a “public apology” from a Muslim leader, Imam Serigne Lamine Sall, over his “blasphemous and offensive remarks” made on a private TV channel about the Catholic faith.