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Today, February 14, We Celebrate Sts. Cyril and Methodius

Feb 14, 2024

On Feb. 14, the universal Church honors two brothers, Sts. Cyril and Methodius, who are called the “Apostles of the Slavs” for their tireless work in spreading the Gospel throughout Eastern Europe in the ninth century.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Donatus’ Pastoral Area, Sokale. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Address Nigeria’s Economic Crisis in “a well-coordinated manner”: Archbishop to Government

Feb 13, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

The government of the West African nation of Nigeria needs to act with speed and in a structured and strategic way to address “worsening economic hardships” of the people God in the country, the Archbishop of Abuja has said.

Mons. Simon Peter Kamomoe(left) and Mons. Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi(right) appointed Auxiliary Bishops of Kenya's Nairobi Archdiocese on 13 February 2024.

Pope Francis Appoints Two Auxiliary Bishops for Nairobi Catholic Archdiocese in Kenya

Feb 13, 2024

By Magdalene Kahiu

Pope Francis has appointed two new Auxiliary Bishops for the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya.  

Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference (ZCBC). Credit: ZCBC

“Repent” of Policies, Strategies Behind “deficit of hope”: Zimbabwe Bishops’ Lent Message

Feb 13, 2024

By Magdalene Kahiu

Policy actors and other strategists in the Southern African nation of Zimbabwe need to be repentant for subjecting the people of God in the country to hopelessness, members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) have said. 

A bishop's pectoral cross. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop in Madagascar, Auxiliary Bishop in Tanzania

Feb 13, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Pope Francis has appointed a new Bishop for Madagascar’s Catholic Diocese of Morombe and an Auxiliary Bishop for Dodoma Archdiocese in Tanzania.

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5 Ways to Observe St. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday

Feb 13, 2024

By Andrés Henríquez

A seminarian from Chile offers couples some advice for marking both days on Feb. 14.

Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru. Credit: ACI Africa

Bishop Lauds Kenya’s Oldest Missionary Order for “being very consistent” in Education

Feb 13, 2024

By Magdalene Kahiu

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wote has lauded members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit under the Protection of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers), the country’s oldest Religious Missionary Order, for their consistency in establishing and managing institutions of learning that positively impact “many young people”. 

Over 50,000 members of the Pontifical Missionary Children (PMC) from the 120 Catholic Parishes of the Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) participated in the Archdiocesan annual Eucharistic celebration on 10 February 2023. Credit: ACI Africa

Over 50,000 Children at Nairobi Archdiocese Annual PMC Mass Urged to “pray any time daily”

Feb 13, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Over 50,000 members of the Pontifical Missionary Children (PMC) from the 120 Catholic Parishes of the Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN), who participated in the Archdiocesan annual Eucharistic celebration on February 10 were invited to live a life of prayer.

Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru of Wote Diocese in Kenya (left) and Bishop John Mbinda of Kenya's Lodwar Diocese (right) display a demo version of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan for the Holy  Ghost Schools - Makueni in Wote Diocese on 10 February 2024. Credit: ACI Africa

At Spiritan School Anniversary in Kenya, Bishop Emphasizes Evaluation, Strategic Planning

Feb 13, 2024

By Magdalene Kahiu

Tracing the journey covered in institutional initiatives through evaluation and having in place a strategic plan are important activities that combine well with thanksgiving to God for His graces in life, Bishop John Mbinda of Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has said. 

Today, February 13, we celebrate St. Catherine de Ricci

Feb 13, 2024

The Ricci are an ancient family in Tuscany. Catherine was born at Florence in 1522, and called at her baptism Alexandrina, but she took the name of Catherine at her religious profession.

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of Malanje Archdiocese in Angola. Credit: Malanje Archdiocese

Let’s Foster “culture of care, common good”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to Youths

Feb 13, 2024

By João Vissesse

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of Malanje Archdiocese in Angola has called upon young people in his Metropolitan See to strive to work towards the good of all people, fostering altruism that prioritizes the needs of others before their own.

Credit: Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB)-Catholic Justice & Peace Department (CJPD)

Catholics in Kenya to Reflect on “integrity for a just nation” during Lenten Season

Feb 12, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

During this year’s Lenten season, Catholics in Kenya have been invited to reflect on their practice of integrity and how this can contribute to the realization of a “culture of justice” in the East African nation.

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi with Fr. Bernardo Inácio de Lourdes Salvador. Credit: Archdiocese of Lubango

Exercise “respect, zeal” in Priestly Ministry: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to New Priest

Feb 12, 2024

By João Vissesse

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Archdiocese has emphasized the importance of enthusiasm and mutual respect in the ministry of the Clergy. 

“Be proud of your religious vocation”: Catholic Bishop to Women Religious in Mozambique

Feb 12, 2024

By João Vissesse

The Auxiliary Bishop of Maputo Archdiocese has urged four members of the Missionary Sisters of Saint Anthony Mary Claret (MSAMC) to be joyful and satisfied with their choice to joining Religious Life.

Fr. Emmanuel Tob Got of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ), and Fr. Daniel Matara, Fr. Anthony Wanyonyi, and Fr. James Omasete ordained inKenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kitale on 10 February 2024. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Kitale

“Go after the lost sheep”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya to Four Newly Ordained Priests

Feb 12, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has called upon the four new Priests he ordained on February 10 to pay keen attention to “the lost sheep” in their Priestly ministry following the example of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd.

Father Augustus Tolton. | Credit: Public Domain/Wikipedia

Black Catholic History is for Everyone, Catholic Educator Says

Feb 12, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

“Being Catholic is an overarching, cross-racial identity. There is no outgroup in the Catholic Church,” said Kaye Crawford, who founded Black Catholic History. 

Today, February 12, we celebrate St. Julian the Hospitaller

Feb 12, 2024

St. Julian the Hospitaller, or "the Poor Man," came from a wealthy, noble family in the early 4th century and is a popular saint in Western Europe.

“We thank God”: Catholic Bishop in Ivory Coast on Country Hosting, Winning AFCON

Feb 11, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The Catholic Bishop of Yamoussoukro Diocese in Ivory Coast is thankful to God for enabling the West African nation organize and emerge the winner of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) that concluded on Sunday, February 11.

The launch of this year's Lenten Campaign in Kenya in the Archdiocese of Nyeri. Credit: Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB)-Catholic Justice & Peace Department (CJPD)

Let’s “return to integrity”: Catholic Archbishop at Lenten Campaign 2024 Launch in Kenya

Feb 11, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

At the launch of this year's Lenten Campaign in Kenya, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Nyeri Archdiocese has cautioned against pride, a vice he said has contributed to failure in service delivery. 

Bishop Eugène Cyrille Houndékon reading the message of members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB). Credit: CEB

Pray, Fast for “true peace”: Benin’s Catholic Bishops in Lenten Message

Feb 11, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Catholic Bishops in Benin are inviting the people of God in the West African nation to engage in various forms of prayer and to fast during the Lenten season that begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, for “true peace” in the country.