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“Now there is a humanitarian crisis”: Social Entity of Taombura-Yambio Catholic Diocese, South Sudan, Appeals for IDPs
The leadership of the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP), the social wing of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), has raised alarm over “a humanitarian crisis” in the South Sudanese Diocese, with thousands of people displaced by ongoing violence.
Easter in Ethiopia: Cardinal Emphasizes Need for Lasting Peace, Says “only way out of our problems”
The challenges the people of God in Ethiopia grapple with can only be resolved through lasting peace in the Horn of Africa nation, the Catholic Archbishop of Addis Ababa has said.
He “collapsed during Mass”: Botswana’s Francistown Diocese Mourns Bishop Rebello, Regional Bishops “shocked, sad”
Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello of the Catholic Diocese of Francistown in Botswana has died after he “collapsed during (Holy) Mass” on Saturday, May 4, the Diocese has confirmed.
Provincial Superior of Consolata Missionaries in Kenya, Uganda Appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Isiolo Diocese in Kenya
Mons. Peter Munguti Makau, the Provincial Superior of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) in Kenya and Uganda, has been appointed Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Isiolo in Kenya.
Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola’s Mbanza Congo Diocese Urged to “be very attentive to the needs of all”
Bishop Vicente Carlos Kiaziku of the Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo in Angola has called upon the five Deacons he ordained in his Episcopal See to prioritize the needy in the community during their Diaconate and Priestly ministry.
From the Washington Post to the Maronite Convent: Meet Mother Marla Marie
“I wanted to be a journalist to spread the truth,” Mother Marla said of her time at the Washington Post. “But I just felt like this was against my faith.”
Today, May 4, We Celebrate St. Pelagia
Pelagia (originally Margarita) was born as the beautiful daughter of pagan parents, and was said to have caught the eye of the Emperor Diocletian's son.
Today, May 4, We Celebrate English Carthusian Martyrs
These 18 Carthusian monks were put to death in England under King Henry VIII between 1535-1540 for maintaining their allegiance to the Pope.
“Be serious in the business of forming leaders”: Bishop to Faculty of Newly Chartered Catholic University in Kenya
Faculty members of Tangaza University (TU), the newly chartered Kenya-based institution of higher learning that is jointly owned by some 22 Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL), have to be keen on helping students overcome the temptation of aping others as “followers”.
Auxiliary Bishop Appointed Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Ahiara Catholic Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, who has been serving as Auxiliary Bishop of the Apostolic Administrator “sede vacante” of Nigeria’s Ahiara Diocese as the Local Ordinary of the same Episcopal See.
“Be good husbands”: Archbishop in Malawi Urges Catholic Men to Model Their Lives after St. Joseph the Worker
Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of Malawi’s Catholic Archdiocese of Blantyre has called upon members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in his Metropolitan See to seek inspiration from St. Joseph, the Worker, and be “good husbands”.
Vicar Delegate in Madagascar’s Maintirano Diocese Appointed Catholic Bishop for Same Episcopal See
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Clément Herizo Rakotoasimbola, who has been serving as Vicar Delegate of the Apostolic Administrator “sede vacante” of Maintirano Diocese in Madagascar as the Local Ordinary of the same Episcopal See.
World Press Freedom: The Prayer of a Holy Journalist Before Dying for Freedom of Catholic Press
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated every May 3, drawing attention to the importance of free and independent news media.
Church in Africa Acts on Synod on Synodality Call to “theological, pastoral discernment” on Polygamy, Creates Commission
The leadership of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has responded to the call of the first session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops to discern pastoral care towards persons in polygamous unions.
Today, May 3, We Celebrate Sts. Philip and James the Less, Apostles
Philip was born in Bethsaida in Galilee and was one of the 12 Apostles that Jesus called.
Jointly Owned Catholic University in Kenya Granted Charter, Urged to “promote access to affordable, quality education”
Tangaza University (TU), the Kenya-based institution of higher learning that is jointly owned by some 22 Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL), has become a fully fledged university, after Kenya’s President, William Ruto, granted it the Charter on Thursday, May 2.
Clergy, Laity in DR Congo Condemn Judicial Enquiry against Cardinal Ambongo as “shameful initiative”
The move to subject Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Democratic Republic of Congo to a judicial enquiry is a “shameful initiative”, the Clergy and Laity in the Central African nation have said.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Directs Four-day “organized prayer” for Safety of Missing Priest, Driver
Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) has directed Parishes and other institutions in his Episcopal See to have “organized prayer” for four days for the intention of the safety of Fr. Luke Yugue and his driver, Michael Gbeko.
Let’s “defend, love our Church with pride”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola has called upon the people of God in his Metropolitan See to speak favourably of the Catholic Church as members, loving her “with pride”.
Religious Leaders in Kenya “strongly urge” Legislators to Engage Citizens in the National Dialogue Committee Report
Religious leaders in Kenya have “strongly” urged legislatures to engage citizens of the East African nation in the multiple constitutional reforms that members of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) have presented in their report.
