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Today, September 2, We Celebrate Martyrs of September
The September Martyrs are a group of 191 faithful Christians who were martyred at the hands of the French Revolution on September 2 and 3, 1792.
Nigerian Sisters’ Order Distances Itself from “former” Member Who “embraced Islamic Religion” amid Viral Abuse Claims
The leadership of Mother of Perpetual Help of the Archangel Sisters (MOPHAS) Auchi Diocese in Nigeria has distanced itself from Kinse Shako Annastasia, a former member of the Congregation whose August 24 Facebook post titled “Religious Sisters Are Not Priests’ Wives or Bedmates” went viral.
“An honour, a matter of giving service”: South Africa’s Cardinal Brislin on Appointment to Vatican Dicastery for Clergy
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has described his August 28 appointment to the Vatican Dicastery for the Clergy as “an honour” and an opportunity to serve.
“Time of grace, synodal conversion”: Cardinal Ambongo on Pastoral Week in DR Congo’s Kinshasa Archdiocese
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for spiritual renewal in a spirit of discernment as his Metropolitan See opens its second Archdiocesan Pastoral Week.
Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone Murdered while Preparing for New Mission
A Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone’s Catholic Diocese of Kenema was murdered on August 30 while he was preparing to take on a new mission in the Sierra Leonean Episcopal See.
Pope Leo XIV Opens Augustinians’ General Chapter with Call to Listening, Humility, and Unity
Nearly 100 Augustinian priests from around the world, who are participating in this year’s chapter, attended the pope’s Mass held inside the Basilica of St. Augustine in Rome.
Pope Leo XIV Supports "important and urgent" Creation Day September 1
Pope Leo XIV has voiced his support for the Sept. 1 celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Creation, an ecumenical initiative encouraged by Pope Francis.
“Seedbeds of vocations”: Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria on Role of Families in Nurturing Vocations
The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has underscored the role of families in nurturing vocations to Priestly and Religious Life, describing families as the “domestic Church” where faith is first lived and passed on.
Angolan Catholic Bishop Urges Openness to Forgiveness, Says “reconciliation will not come from signed agreements alone”
Bishop Dionísio Hisiilenapo of the Catholic Diocese of Namibe in Angola has called upon the people of God in the Southern African nation to commit themselves to national reconciliation as an ongoing process, demonstrating openness to forgiveness.
Late Nigerian Catholic Bishop Eulogized as Humble, Honest, Courageous Church Leader
The Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has eulogized his predecessor, the late Bishop Francis Emmanuel Ogbonna Okobo, who passed on August 29 at the age of 88, as a humble Church leader characterized with fidelity to his Priestly and Episcopal calling.
“We shall remain indefatigable”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya Reaffirm Commitment to Teaching, Healing Mission
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have reaffirmed their commitment to spearheading the Church’s mission of teaching and healing amid what they have described as “serious” challenges in the East African nation’s education and health sectors.
“We cannot look away”: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Reaches Out to Survivors of July 15 Deadly Attack at IDP Camp
Archbishop Matthew Ishaya Audu of Nigeria’s Jos Catholic Archdiocese has described his reaching out with relief material to survivors of the July 15 deadly attack living at a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in his Metropolitan See as part of his ministry among the people of God.
Today, September 1, We Celebrate Saint Beatrice da Silva Meneses
St. Beatrice was born to Portuguese nobility in Cuerta, Portugal, in 1424.
Former Ivorian Prime Minister Isn’t in Our Premises, Catholic Archdiocese Debunks Claims of Hiding Guillaume Soro
The Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in Ivory Coast has denied allegations that one of its parishes is providing refuge to former Ivorian Prime Minister, Guillaume Soro, who has been the subject of political controversy and judicial pursuit in recent years.
“BeDoCare” Conference Started in Rome Arrives in Kenya with Focus to Move “beyond aid and paternalism”
The BeDoCare, a conference started in Rome in September 2022 to move “beyond aid and paternalism" is set to be held in Africa for the first time in October at a three-day event that the Kenya-based Strathmore University of Opus Dei is to host.
Embrace Humility as Religious: Kenyan Catholic Bishop to Sisters at Perpetual Profession, Jubilee Celebrations
Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya has urged members of Congregation of Sisters of Mary of Kakamega (SMK) who were making Perpetual Profession and others celebrating Silver and Diamond jubilees to embrace humility.
Angolan Bishop Urges Redefinition of Church Strategies to Safeguard Catholic Scouting
Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of the Catholic Diocese of Cabinda in Angola has called for urgent rethinking of the Catholic Church’s strategies to address growing challenges in Catholic Scouting in the Southern African nation.
Live Musical Performance Honors Life and Legacy of St. Teresa of Calcutta
“Journey of Faith: A Musical Tribute to Mother Teresa” highlights the life and legacy of Mother Teresa, especially her service to the poor through the Missionaries of Charity.
Pope Leo XIV Prays for Minneapolis School Shooting Victims, Laments "pandemic of arms"
Pope Leo XIV prayed for the victims of a shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis and the children who die around the world from gun violence.
Today, August 31, We Celebrate Saint Aristides
Not much is known about the life of St. Aristides, excpet that he lived during the second century and was an avid confessor of the faith and Athenian philosopher.
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