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“Enough is enough”: Sierra Leonean Catholic Diocese Speaks Out about Wave of Violence Leading Up to Priest’s Murder
Days leading to the August 30 murder of Fr. Augustine Amadu, Sierra Leone’s Catholic Diocese of Kenema where the Priest served before he was murdered witnessed a chain of attacks, including armed robbery at the Bishop’s residence, an attack at a Convent and on other Church facilities.
Today, September 23, We Celebrate St. Pio of Pietrelcina
On Sept. 23, the Catholic Church remembers the Italian Franciscan priest St. Pio of Petrelcina, better known as “Padre Pio” and known for his suffering, humility and miracles.
Murder of Catholic Priest Returning from Apostolate "senseless act of violence": Official in Nsukka Diocese, Nigeria
The Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has denounced the murder of Fr. Matthew Eya as a “senseless act of violence” and a “heinous crime”.
“Urgent, cannot be postponed”: Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe Bishops’ Conference President on Need for Reconciliation
The President of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has emphasized the centrality of reconciliation in the life of the people of God in the two countries.
In Video Before Brutal Murder, Late Sierra Leonean Priest Testifies He Was Happy “to lead people to God”
A widely circulated video shows the late Fr. Augustine Amadu testifying about the joy of serving as Parish Priest in Sierra Leone’s Catholic Diocese of Kenema days before his August 30 brutal murder.
Auxiliary Bishop of Wote Diocese Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Same Kenyan Episcopal See with Local Ordinary
Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe, who was on July 5 appointed the Auxiliary Bishop of Kenya’s Wote Catholic Diocese is to serve as the Apostolic Administrator of the same Episcopal See that has Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru as the Local Ordinary.
Women’s Capacity Building, Economic Empowerment Key to Curbing Divorce, GBV in Nigeria: Catholic Association Official
The National President of Catholic Sisters United in Christ (CSU), an association that promotes spiritual growth among members through bible sharing, spiritual talk, retreats, recollections, novenas, and Blessed Sacrament adoration, has raised concern about the rise in cases of divorce and gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria.
Five Newly Ordained Deacons in Ivory Coast Urged to Live Humble, Prayerful Lives
Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa has urged the five Seminarians he ordained Deacons on September 20 in the Catholic Diocese of Man in Ivory Coast to live humble and prayerful lives.
Catholic Diocese in Cape Verde Dedicates Pastoral Year to Elderly with Focus on Missionary, Social Outreach
The Catholic Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has the dedication of the 2025–2026 Pastoral Year to the elderly, with a focus on missionary initiatives and social outreach.
“There is quite a lot of success”: Spiritan Bishop on Church-Led Peace Efforts in Kenya’s Conflict-Prone North Rift
Bishop John Mbinda of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has described as “successful” the Church-led initiatives towards sustainable peace in Kenya’s conflict-prone North Rift region and Dioceses in neighbouring Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.
Angola’s Catholic Men Urged to Fight Vices, Strengthen Faith in Families, “be examples of integrity”
Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo has urged members of the Catholic Men Organisation (CMO) in the Southern African nation to be involved in the fight against societal vices, strengthen faith practice in their respective families, and exemplify integrity.
Catholic Archbishop Cautions Kenyans against False Prophets, Calls for True Faith in Christ
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya's Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has cautioned against the rising influence of self-proclaimed prophets who exploit people’s fears and hardships for personal gain, urging them to place their trust in God alone.
At 65th Anniversary, Christ the King Cathedral of Johannesburg Hailed for Uniting “tradition with modernity”
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has hailed Christ the King Cathedral of the country’s Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese for uniting “tradition with modernity” during its 65 years of existence.
Nigeria’s Catholics Urged to Participate in “more intensive evangelization”, Uphold Moral Education
Catholics in Nigeria should actively participate in “intensive evangelization” initiatives aimed at widely spreading the Gospel, Bishop Michael Ekwoyi Apochi of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Otukpo has said.
Illegal Mining in Ghana “a political ploy”, Catholic Official Says, Faults Successive Governments for “double standards”
The Coordinator of the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) in Ghana has faulted the country’s successive governments for applying “double standards” in the fight against illegal mining in the country.
Kenya’s Lodwar Diocese has “urgent needs that stretch from most basic necessities”, Bishop Says, Appeals for Solidarity
Bishop John Mbinda of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has appealed for solidarity in addressing the many needs of the people of God in his Episcopal See, which he says include the basic human needs.
New Salesian Provincial Bursar for West Africa South Province Recalls Service in Liberia
Fr. Sony Joseph Pottenplackal, an Indian-born member of the Religious Institute of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), recently appointed Provincial Bursar of the West Africa South Province (AOS), has looked back on his 12 years of pastoral and missionary service in Liberia with gratitude, describing it as “the most meaningful period” of his Priestly ministry.
Today, September 22, We Celebrate St. Thomas of Villanova
On Sept. 22, the Catholic Church remembers Saint Thomas of Villanova, a 16th century Spanish Augustinian monk and archbishop who lived a life of austerity in order to provide for the spiritual and material needs of his people.
At Diaconate Ordination of Spiritans, Redemptorists, Catholic Bishop in Kenya Calls for Dedication to “peripheries”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has urged the newly ordained Deacons in Kenya to serve with dedication in all places, urging against the temptation to work only in well-established areas.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Propose “radical change” to Address Bad Governance, Insecurity
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria are proposing “a radical change” among Nigerians to address challenges emanating from vices such as corruption, bad governance, and insecurity in the West African nation.
