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When Does Christmas Actually End? Here Are the Different Views
Just how many days is Christmas? When should you take the tree down and remove the decorations?
Today, December 26, We Celebrate St. Stephen
Just after Christmas, the Catholic Church remembers its first martyr, and one of its first deacons, Saint Stephen. Roman Catholics celebrate his feast Dec. 26, while Eastern Catholics honor him one day later.
We’re “finding creative methods to reach people”: Pioneer Bishop of One-Year-Old Nigerian Catholic Diocese
The Catholic Diocese of Katsina whose erection the Vatican made public on 16 October 2023 is realizing “creative methods” of evangelization, the pioneer Local Ordinary has said in an interview.
Jesuit Entity Giving Livelihood Assistance to Locals Displaced by Terrorists in Nigeria
The Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) is providing education and livelihood assistance to people who have been displaced by Islamists in Nigeria’s embattled Borno State.
"So powerful": Catholic Actor, Jonathan Roumie, on Sponsoring African Children Through Charity
In 2023, Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie partnered with Unbound, a Catholic child-sponsorship charity, to support the organization’s 1 millionth child.
Today, December 25, We Celebrate The Nativity of The Lord - Christmas
The word for Christmas in late Old English is Cristes Maesse, the Mass of Christ, first found in 1038, and Cristes-messe, in 1131; in Latin Dies Natalis.
Superior of 321-year-old Order with Dominant African Membership Cautions against “impoverished” Spirituality
There is a growing “spiritual crisis” among some members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers/CSSp.), the Superior General of the 321-year-old Missionary Congregation with members across all continents, most them natives of Africa, has warned.
“Let's give one another light, life, not darkness”: Cardinal in South Sudan in Christmas Message
Stephen Cardinal Ameyu of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has called upon the people of God to be promoters of good news that contributes to preservation of life and hope.
Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Peace, Justice ahead of Christmas, Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year Celebrations
Mozambique’s Catholic Bishops are appealing for peace, justice, and reconciliation ahead of Christmas festivities that are to begin with the official inauguration of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year on December 24.
On First Episcopal Anniversary, Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Grateful for “fruits of the journey so far”
On his first Episcopal anniversary, Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ahiara has expressed his gratitude to God and those, who have supported his ministry since his Episcopal Consecration on 19 December 2023.
Today, Friday, December 24, We Celebrate Vigil of Christmas
In the first ages, during the night before every feast, a vigil was kept. In the evening the faithful assembled in the place or church where the feast was to be celebrated and prepared themselves by prayers, readings from Holy Writ (now the Offices of Vespers and Matins), and sometimes also by hearing a sermon.
“Clearly forbidden”: Religious Leaders in Sierra Leone Oppose Government Plan to Legalize Abortion
The Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL) has opposed a draft Bill that seeks to legalize abortion in the West African nation, noting that the Bill “gravely” contradicts religious teachings in the country.
Be “living witness of God’s love”: Catholic Bishop in Ivory Coast to Woman Religious at Final Vows, Emphasizes Fidelity
Bishop Honoré Beugré Dakpa of the Catholic Diocese of Katiola in Ivory Coast has called upon Sr. Rosalie Kpanda Tuo to live a life that demonstrates God’s love.
Cardinal in South Sudan Expresses Hope in “Tumaini Peace Initiative”, Condemns Violence in Tombura-Yambio Diocese
Stephen Cardinal Ameyu of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has expressed optimism about the “Tumaini Peace Initiative”, the high-level mediation forum that seeks to address the civil war in South Sudan, incorporating groups that are not party to the 2018 the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS).
“Stop intimidating and extorting Ugandans”: Catholic Archbishop Urges Security Officers
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala in Uganda has appealed to security officers in the East African country to stop intimidating and extorting money from Ugandans following reported cases of police brutality and harassment in the country.
Today, December 23, We Celebrate St. Thorlak of Iceland
The Scandinavian island nation of Iceland celebrates its national patron, St. Thorlak Thorhallsson, on Dec. 23.
“A devastating blow”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria on Deadly Stampede at Food Distribution Initiative
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1133413305024367&set=a.230903561942017&type=3&ref=embed_post&_rdc=1&_rdrThe stampede that claimed the lives of ten people and left many injured during a food distribution event at Holy Trinity Maitama Catholic Parish of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja is “a devastating blow”, the Local Ordinary has said.
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops Laud Security Task Force for “professional handling” Electioneering Period
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have lauded the country’s National Elections Security Task Force (NESTF) for demonstrating professionalism during the 2024 electioneering period in the country.
Medical Students at Ugandan Catholic Institution Cautioned Against Prioritizing Monetary Gain in their Service
Medical students graduating from St. Francis Schools of Health Sciences (SFRASH) in Uganda’s Catholic Diocese of Lugazi have been advised to stick to ethical practices and to avoid prioritizing monetary gain in their service delivery.
Today, December 22, We Celebrate St. Chaeromon
Not much is known about the life of St. Chaeromon except that he was a bishop of Nilopolis in Egypt who was already advanced in age when Emperor Trajanus Decius began the intense persecution of Christians.
