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Catholic News in Africa
Comboni Provincial Superior in DR Congo, Ivorian Priest, Appointed Bishops
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Lénard Ndjadi Ndjate who has been serving as the Provincial Superior of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the Auxiliary Bishop for Kisangani Archdiocese.
South Sudanese Catholic Diocese Lauded for “standing with our people” in Service Delivery
A government official in South Sudan has lauded the country’s Catholic Diocese of Wau for “standing with our people” through service delivery.
Religious Leaders in Guinea-Bissau Commit to Working for Peace in Country’s June Elections
Leaders of various faiths in Guinea-Bissau have pledged to support free, fair, and peaceful parliamentary elections scheduled for June 4 in the West African nation.
Catholic Entity Reaches Out to Flood Victims in Rwanda in “a very safe, dignified way”
Trócaire, the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, has reached out to victims of floods in a Rwandan Catholic Diocese in a grant to Caritas, implemented through cash transfers.
Nigeria’s Church Leaders Promote Bill Seeking to Establish Christian Education Curriculum
Church leaders in Nigeria are promoting the National Council for Christian Education Bill, which seeks to oversee the development of a Christian education curriculum and monitor what learners are taught in schools.
DRC’s Catholic Bishops Want “independent body with experienced” to Audit Voter Register
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are calling on the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) to seek the expertise of “an independent body with experience” alongside “a few national experts” to audit the country’s voter register.
Outgoing President of Jesuits in Africa Named Dean of U.S.-based Jesuit School of Theology
Fr. Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator who is completing his term as the President of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) has been named the new dean of the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (JST-SCU).
Caritas in Eastern Africa Urges Humanitarian Agencies to “urgently step up” Sudan support
Presidents of Caritas in the region of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have appealed to humanitarian agencies operating in war-torn Sudan to “urgently” increase their support for victims of the war that is raging in the country’s capital, Khartoum.
Gang Leader in DR Congo Releases Abducted Catholic Nun to Avoid “Problems with the Pope”
A gang leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has freed a Catholic Nun a few hours after her kidnapping in the region covered by the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lubumbashi, saying he did not want to have “problems with the Pope, the Archbishop, and especially with the Catholic Church”.
New Caritas Africa Secretary General Appeals to Dioceses to Bolster Advocacy Initiatives
The newly appointed Caritas Africa Secretary General has called on Diocesan Caritas to take every opportunity available to participate in dialogues on issues affecting the communities they serve.
Plans Underway in Kenya to Celebrate 79th Death Anniversary of Legion of Mary Pioneer
Members of the Legion of Mary in Kenya are preparing to celebrate the 79th death anniversary of Venerable Edel Quinn who pioneered, in East and Central Africa, the lay apostolic association of Catholics that is rooted in Marian spirituality.
Zimbabwe’s Justice, Peace Commission Urged to Engage Stakeholders in Fostering Peace
Officials of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe (CCJPZ) have been urged to work with “all stakeholders” to foster peaceful coexistence in the Southern African nation.
Jesuit Scholars Call for Inclusion of Marginalized in Zambia’s Budget Planning
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) is calling on Zambia’s government to promote fairness during the budget preparation process by welcoming ideas from the marginalized and vulnerable.
Catholic Entity in South Sudan Empowering Religious Leaders on “peacebuilding” Initiatives
The department of Integral Human Development of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese, Caritas Yei, is empowering religious leaders with skills on how to foster peace and reconciliation in the country’s Central Equatoria State.
Church Entities in South Sudan Urged to “open all doors” to Personnel Fleeing Sudan War
The Catholic Archbishop of South Sudan’s only Metropolitan See, Juba, has urged Church institutions in the country to welcome and offer support to members of the Clergy, women and men Religious, and Laity arriving from Sudan where war broke out on April 15.
Caritas Africa Lauded for Giving Voice to Change to “eliminate the roots of injustice”
The Temporary Administrator of Caritas Internationalis (CI) has lauded members of Caritas Africa for giving voice to change that can help “eliminate the roots of injustice” on the continent.
Scheduled Consecration of Kenyan Church to be “a memorable event”: Parish Priest
The consecration of St. John the Evangelist Holy Ghost Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya planned for Saturday, May 13 will be “a memorable event for parishioners”, the Parish Priest has said.
Bishop Invites DR Congo Catholics to “massively participate” in June Eucharistic Congress
The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is calling upon Catholics to “massively participate” in the planned third National Eucharistic Congress.
“Together for a New Africa” Surveying gaps in Leadership ahead of 2023 Training Cycle
Young people at Together for a New Africa (T4NA), a network started by former students of Italy-based Sophia University Institute, are surveying gaps in leadership among young people in Africa ahead of the initiative’s training scheduled for later this year.
Address Criminality, Catholic Bishops in Kenya Fault Move to Regulate Religious Entities
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have faulted the move by President William Samoei Ruto-led government to regulate religious organizations and practices.
