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Launched Catholic Sisters’ Communication Network in Kenya Opportunity to Share Stories, Foster Unity: Pioneer Trainees

Jun 17, 2024

The newly launched Communication Network for Catholic Sisters (CNCS) in Kenya provides an opportunity for women Religious in the East African nation to share their experiences and accomplishments with the rest of the world, pioneer trainees of the initiative of the Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK) have said.

Sisters from the Salesian Sisters in Sudan serve the poor and needy in the midst of a brutal war in Sudan. The sisters commiunity, Dar Mariam, has been a refuge for hundreds, though has damaged by gunfire and bombs. May 2024. / Credit: Father Jacob Thelekkadan

Civil war in Sudan: What’s Happening and Why?

Jun 17, 2024

Amid the chaos and a complex set of competing political interests, children and the poor have been hit hardest.

Cardinal Sarah Warns of Dangers of ‘Practical Atheism’ Even Within Church

Jun 17, 2024

More than 30 years ago, Pope St. John Paul II helped bring about the downfall of the Soviet Union, which had sought to impose its Communist atheism on his native Poland and the rest of the world.

Today, June 17, We Celebrate St. Albert Chmielowski

Jun 17, 2024

Founder of the Albertine Brothers and Sisters, and one of the saints who inspired the vocation of the young Karol Wojtyla, the future Pope John Paul II was born on August 20, 1845 in (near Kraków) as Adam Hilary Bernard Chmielowski. Born into a wealthy and aristocratic family, Adam was the oldest of four children.

Sr. Mercy Mwayi SLYI Program Manager during the World Environment Day celebrated on Friday, June 14 at St. Charles Lwanga Vocational Training, Kibera. Credit: ACI Africa

World Environment Day 2024: Catholic Nuns in Kenya Foster “environmental stewardship” in Youth Empowerment Initiative

Jun 16, 2024

Members of the Sisters’ Led Youth Empowerment Initiative (SLYI), a program of the Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK), have belatedly marked World Environment Day 2024 by engaging young people in the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in activities that foster “environmental stewardship”.

In New Book, Nigerian Catholic Nun Highlights Positive Perspectives, Challenges of “aging and later life”

Jun 16, 2024

In a new book, a Nigerian Catholic nun has highlighted some positive perspectives as well as challenges that come with joining the family of senior citizens. 

The nine newly ordained Kenyan-born members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers/CSSp.). Credit: ACI Africa

Newly Ordained Kenyan-born Spiritan Priests Look Back at “long journey” of Priestly Formation, Say Ready for Mission

Jun 16, 2024

The nine newly ordained Kenyan-born members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers/CSSp.) have recalled their “long journey” of formation to Priestly and Religious life, and expressed their readiness to report to the mission to which the Rome-based leadership of the 321-year-old Missionary Order has commissioned them.

Bishop Edward Elias Mapunda of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Singida. Credit: Radio Mwangaza Fm

Let the Evangelical Counsels Spur “holiness, to resemble Jesus”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania to Women Religious

Jun 16, 2024

Bishop Edward Elias Mapunda of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Singida has called on the women Religious to strive for holiness in the example of the person of Jesus Christ by living the three Evangelical Counsels of Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience.

Sr. Mary Kioko (left) and Sr. Rosemary Mwaiwa who celebrated their Silver Jubilee on Friday, June 14 pose for a photo with their mothers. Msgr Peter Makau, Bishop-elect of Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Isiolo, Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Wote look on. Credit: ACI Africa

Kenyan Pauline Sisters Celebrating Silver Jubilee of Religious Life Share Experience of Saying “Yes” to the Lord Daily

Jun 16, 2024

“Saying ‘Yes’ to the Lord is a response I must give every day,” says Sr. Rosemary Mwaiwa who is celebrating 25 years as a member of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP), popularly known as Pauline Sisters.

Today, June 16, We Celebrate St. John Francis Regis

Jun 16, 2024

On June 16 the Catholic Church celebrates the memory of Saint John Francis Regis, a 17th-century French Jesuit known for his zealous missionary efforts and his care for the poor and marginalized.

Father’s Day 2024: Catholic Fathers Talk Fatherhood, Family Values and Threats to African Family

Jun 15, 2024

On the occasion of Father’s Day 2024, the celebration of fatherhood, paternal bonds and the role of male parents in strengthening family bonds, ACI Africa features Catholic men from different African countries who believe they have made a positive impact in the lives of their children.

Emil Hagamu (right) and HLI mission in Namibia (left), Credit:  Human Life International (HLI)

Father’s Day 2024: Pro-Life Group Helping Men in Africa Reject “western lies, misconceptions” about Fatherhood

Jun 15, 2024

Roseline Uiras, who works with families in Namibia, is worried that the family structure in the Southern African nation is deteriorating. 

Kenya’s President, William Ruto with Pope Francis in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

Kenya’s President Joins Pope Francis in Calling for “urgent end to violence” Globally, Highlights Sudan, DR Congo

Jun 15, 2024

Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has expressed his support for Pope Francis’ call for an end to violence in all parts of the world, including the Northeastern African nation of Sudan, the Central African country of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the East-Central African nation of South Sudan.

Participants at Multi-religious Leaders SACBC conference. Credit: SACBC

“Accelerate efforts towards eradication of statelessness”: Catholic Archbishop to Stakeholders in Southern Africa

Jun 15, 2024

Archbishop Joseph Buti Tlhagale of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg has called upon stakeholders in Southern Africa, including religious leader and civil society entities,  to speed up the process of addressing the challenge of “statelessness” once and for all.

The President of Cape Verde, José Maria Pereira Neves with Pope Francis in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

“A memorable meeting”: President of Cape Verde on Encounter with Pope Francis in Rome

Jun 15, 2024

The President of Cape Verde, José Maria Pereira Neves, has described his Friday, June 14 audience with Pope Francis at the Apostolic Place in Rome as “memorable”.

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10 Inspiring Catholic Quotes about Fatherhood

Jun 15, 2024

Whether you’re writing out a Father’s Day card or pondering the great vocation, here are 10 quotes from Catholic figures and writings about fatherhood.

Today, June 15, We Celebrate St. Germaine Cousin

Jun 15, 2024

June 15 is the feast day of St. Germaine Cousin, a simple and pious young girl who lived in Pibrac, France in the late 1500s. Germaine was born in 1579 to poor parents. Her father was a farmer, and her mother died when she was still an infant. She was born with a deformed right arm and hand, as well as the disease of scrofula, a tubercular condition.

Bishop John Mbinda of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya presiding over the Priestly Ordination of nine Spiritans at St. Austin's Msongari Parish of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN). Credit: ACI Africa

“Understand your calling, live it to the full”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Kenyan-born Spiritan Priests

Jun 14, 2024

The nine newly ordained Kenyan-born members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/CSSp.) have been called upon to understand and embrace their calling to the Religious and Priestly ministry and strive to “live it to the full”.

A poster announcing the series of online conversations bringing together African theologians, priests, and religious, as well as laity in Africa. Credit: PACTPAN

Catholic Church in Africa Urged to Tap into Diaspora Communities to Grow Continent

Jun 14, 2024

Catholic Bishops and religious communities in Africa have been urged to harness the potential of the diasporic communities in growing the continent.

Sr. Mary Kioko (left) and Sr. Rosemary Mwaiwa who celebrated their Silver Jubilee on Friday, June 14 pose for a photo with Msgr Peter Makau, Bishop-elect of Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Isiolo,  Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Wote and  Bishop Rodrigo Mejía Saldarriaga, Vicar Apostolic Emeritus of Soddo, Ethiopia. Credit: ACI Africa

“Let it be a community of love”: Kenyan Catholic Bishop Urges Mutuality among Pauline Sisters as Two Celebrate Jubilee

Jun 14, 2024

Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru of the Catholic Diocese of Wote in Kenya has urged members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP) to foster mutuality among themselves, and make their respective Religious communities places where everyone feels loved and accepted.