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Newly Ordained Permanent Deacons in South Africa Urged to Offer Themselves Fully to God, to Serve With Humility
Archbishop Dabula Anthony Mpako of South Africa's Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria has encouraged newly ordained Permanent Deacons in the Archdiocese to give themselves entirely to God and to carry out their ministry with humility.
In Papal Transfer in Mozambique, Pope Leo XIV Appoints Local Ordinary for Chimoio Catholic Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has transferred Bishop Lucio Andrice Muandula of the Catholic Diocese of Xai Xai in Mozambique to the country’s Chimoio Catholic Diocese.
“Award affirms what I’ve been missioned to do”: Kenyan Catholic Sister Sees Recognition as Call to Serve More Deeply
When Lapid Leaders Africa named Sr. Prof. Agnes Lucy Lando among its 2025 Top Purpose-Driven Leaders, the Kenyan Catholic Sister did not receive the honour as a personal triumph. Instead, she discerned it as a confirmation of a vocation already well underway.
Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Katsina-Ala Diocese Pens Christmas Message of Hope amid Widespread Insecurity
Bishop Isaac Bundepuun Dugu of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala in Nigeria has urged the People of God in his Episcopal See and across the country to remain steadfast in hope as the West African nation continues to grapple with multiple challenges, including widespread insecurity.
Angolan Catholic Archbishop Suggests Need to “rediscover a taste for dialogue” amid World Conflicts
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has underscored the need for dialogue as armed conflicts continue to devastate various regions of the world.
Catholic Archbishop Hails Interfaith Unity at Kenyan Coastal Regions
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has commended the collaborative spirit among diverse religious groups in the country’s coastal region, noting that interfaith unity has enhanced dialogue and fostered peace among various denominations in the region, including indigenous faiths.
Religious Leaders in Mauritius Decry Erosion of Social Values, Call for “moral rearmament”
Religious leaders in Mauritius have called for a nationwide “moral rearmament” and renewed education of consciences as a response to growing social challenges, including substance abuse, violence, and the erosion of social values.
Catholic Archbishop Calls for Inclusion, Dignity Restoration for Persons Living with Disabilities in Kenya
The Archbishop of Kenya's Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has called for the creation of opportunities for persons living with disabilities so that they live with dignity.
South Africa's Cardinal Brislin Decries “scandal fatigue”, Says Corruption Obstructing True Experience of Christmas
The president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has expressed concern over the rising prevalence of corruption and impunity in South Africa, noting that “scandal fatigue” is obstructing the experience of Christmas and Christ’s light.
Today, December 17, We Celebrate Saint Jose Manyanet y Vives
St. Jose Manyanet y Vives was born on January 7, 1883 in Catalonia, Spain. At the age of five, José’s mother dedicated him to the Virgin Mary, and later entered the seminary while still a youth. He was ordained in 1859 and served as the secretary of the bishop of Urgell, the seminary librarian, and the chancery administrator before responding to the call to found two religious congregations.
Uganda Catholic Lawyers Condemn Detention of Abducted Priest, Demand Court Appearance and Due Process
Members of the Uganda Catholic Lawyers Society (UCLS) have issued a strongly worded statement condemning the abduction, enforced disappearance, and continued detention of Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira of Masaka Diocese, insisting that his arrest and custody violate Uganda’s Constitution and international human-rights obligations.
Catholic Bishops in Central Africa Call for an End to War, Urge Lasting Peace in Great Lakes Region
Members of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC), comprising Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda, have called for an end to violence and the return of lasting peace in the Great Lakes region.
“Our day of glory will come”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Calls for Patience, Hope amid Hardships
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite the country’s persistent challenges, such as violence, corruption, kidnappings, and unemployment.
South Africa’s Keimoes-Upington Catholic Diocese Gets Apostolic Administrator Days After Bishop’s Death
Archbishop Zolile Peter Mpambani of Bloemfontein Archdiocese in South Africa has been appointed Apostolic Administrator of Keimoes-Upington Catholic Diocese following the death of Bishop Edward Gabriel Risi on December 4.
Eleven Newly Ordained Priests in Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese Urged to Embrace Vocation “without counting cost”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has urged 11 Deacons he ordained Priests in his Episcopal See to serve selflessly “without counting the cost.”
Catechists Working to Rekindle Hope among Communities Displaced by Islamist Terrorists in Mozambique
Catechists working at the Ntele Resettlement Camp in Mozambique’s northern Province of Cabo Delgado have spoken about “the flame of hope” rekindled in the camp hosting hundreds of people displaced by Islamist terrorists in the region.
Bishop in Kenya Urges Young Catholic Adults to Remain Spiritually Vigilant amid Challenges
The Chairman of the Commission for Youth Apostolate at the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has called upon the young people in the country to remain spiritually vigilant despite the many social, economic, and personal challenges they face today.
“Fake self, fake life” Trend Identified as a Major Challenge in Africa’s Contemporary Church
The growing tendency among people to present a false image of themselves and their lives is one of the major challenges confronting the contemporary Church in Africa, a Kenyan Catholic Sister has said.
“Avoid being fake people,” Kenyan Bishop Tells Pontifical Missionary Children to Embrace Sincerity
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bungoma has urged children to cultivate good character by embracing sincerity, honesty, and patience in their daily lives.
“Faith must be lived within a community”: Bishop to Parishioners of St. Austin, Kenya’s Oldest Inland Catholic Parish
Parishioners of St. Austin’s Msongari Parish of the Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN), Kenya’s oldest inland Catholic church, have been told to find belonging in groups such as Small Christian Communities (SCCs), Catholic Women Association (CWA), Catholic Men Association (CMA) and other apostolic entities within the Parish.
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