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Let’s Share Cardinal Otunga’s Virtues, Legacy in Families, Catholic Institutions: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya
The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has urged the people of God in the East African nation to become aware of and share the virtues and legacy of the Servant of God Michael Maurice Cardinal Otunga in families as well as Catholic institutions as his sainthood cause is pursued.
“Blessings received are countless”: Archbishop in Cameroon ahead of Platinum Jubilee of His Metropolitan See
Archbishop Faustin Ambassa Ndjodo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Garoua in Cameroon has called upon the people of God under his pastoral care to celebrate the Archdiocese’s planned Platinum Jubilee in gratitude to God, highlighting the innumerable blessings received over the years.
Bangui Archdiocese’s 2025-2026 Pastoral Year Launch to Be Time to Live “mystery of unity of Triune God": CAR Cardinal
Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has announced the launch of the 2025–2026 pastoral year in his Metropolitan See later this month, and described the six-day gathering scheduled to kick off of September 23 as a period to live “the mystery of unity of the Triune God.”
Today, September 8, We Celebrate The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Catholic Church celebrates today the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary on its traditional fixed date of September 8, nine months after the December 8 celebration of her Immaculate Conception as the child of Saints Joachim and Anne.
No to Tribalism, Yes to Discipline, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Recalls Cardinal Otunga’s Virtues on Death Anniversary
The Servant of God Michael Maurice Cardinal Otunga, Kenya’s first native Catholic Bishop and Cardinal, denounced divisions based on tribe, a perennial challenge in the Kenyan society in general and the Church in particular, the Apostolic Nuncio in the East African nation has said.
“Seek Mary’s embrace”: Catholic Bishop to Pilgrims at Opening of Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola
Bishop Emílio Sumbelelo of the Catholic Diocese of Viana in Angola has urged thousands of pilgrims gathered at the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima to place their trust in God as Mary did and to find comfort in her maternal embrace, even amid Angola’s social and economic hardships.
Participation of Women in Small Christian Communities in Africa “enormous”: Kenyan Theologian
Women continue to play a central role in evangelization in Africa through their membership and participation in Small Christian Communities (SCCs), where they constitute the majority of members and leaders, a Catholic theologian in Kenya has observed.
Outgoing Vice Chancellor Recalls Leading Catholic University of South Sudan through War, Crisis
The outgoing Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Catholic University of South Sudan (CUofSS) has expressed gratitude to God, the Bishops, and all who supported him during him at the institution of higher learning for the last 12 years.
Lecturer at Conference of African Women Theologians Urges “paradigm shift in university leadership” to Address GBV
There is need for “a paradigm shift” in the leadership of universities if the vice of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the institutions of higher learning across Africa is to be addressed, a Kenyan lecturer has said.
Hope for Closed St. Mary’s Mumias, 93-Year-Old Mission Hospital of Kakamega Diocese in Kenya, to Reopen
Hope is on the horizon for the reopening of St. Mary’s Mumias Mission Hospital of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya after stakeholders realized a meeting since the 93-year-old health facility suspended operations early July.
Today, September 7, We Celebrate St. Cloud
On Sept. 7, the Catholic Church honors the memory of Saint Clodoald, popularly known as Saint Cloud, who escaped from violent political intrigue to pursue holiness as a monk and priest.
“Work on boy child as well”: Nigerian Catholic Sister Calls for Balanced Approach in Addressing Gender Gaps
To address the “dehumanization” of an African girl child, empowerment must focus on both genders, a Nigerian Catholic Sister has said, calling for a balanced approach in addressing existing gender gaps.
Church Nigeria’s “last moral voice”: Catholic Bishop Urges Journalists to Defend the Church, Promote Hope amid Crisis
Bishop David Ajang of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Lafia has called on Catholic media practitioners to defend the Catholic Church, arguing that the institution remains the country’s “last moral voice” in a society where morality is in rapid decline.
Season of Creation 2025: Catholic Laity on How Laudato Si’ Inspired Environment-Friendly Initiatives in Cape Verde
The May 2015 Encyclical Letter of the late Pope Francis on care for our common home, Laudato Si’ “raised awareness” on and inspired “concrete” environmental initiatives in Cape Verde, a Catholic lay leader has testified.
Catholic Archbishop in Burkina Faso Calls for Renewal, Communion in 2025–2026 Pastoral Year
Archbishop Gabriel Sayaogo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Koupéla in Burkina Faso has called on the people of God in the West African nation to embrace the new Pastoral Year 2025-2026 as a moment of renewal, sincere conversion, and renewed commitment to service.
Realizing Ordination of Women Won’t Achieve “full equality” in Church: Kenyan Theologian
Realizing ordination of women will not achieve “full equality” in the Church, Catholic theologian in Kenya has said.
Two Angolan Prelates Call for Fostering of Catholic Identity in Learning Institutions, Highlight Other Gaps, Solutions
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola and his counterpart in country’s Cabinda Catholic Diocese have called for the fostering of a Catholic identity in institutions of learning under the auspices of the Church, and more investment in education in view of expansion.
Today, September 6, We Celebrate Blessed Thomas Tzugi
Born to nobility and educated by the Jesuits of the Arima province around 1571, Thomas entered the Jesuit order upon the completion of his schooling at around 17 years old.
Ahead of Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, Cardinal Brislin in South Africa, Youths Share Motivation for Holiness
Ahead of the Sunday, September 7 scheduled canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a Cardinal in South Africa and Catholic youths under the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) have shared how the soon-to-be world’s first Millennial Saint inspires them to holiness.
“Prophetic offering”: Catholic Sister in Review of Newly Launched Book at Conference of African Women Theologians
The new book, “African Women Theologians & Synodality,” unveiled at the September 2-6 African Women Theologians Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, is a prophetic call for the Catholic Church on the continent to embrace inclusivity and justice.
