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Embrace Humility as Religious: Kenyan Catholic Bishop to Sisters at Perpetual Profession, Jubilee Celebrations
Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya has urged members of Congregation of Sisters of Mary of Kakamega (SMK) who were making Perpetual Profession and others celebrating Silver and Diamond jubilees to embrace humility.
Angolan Bishop Urges Redefinition of Church Strategies to Safeguard Catholic Scouting
Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of the Catholic Diocese of Cabinda in Angola has called for urgent rethinking of the Catholic Church’s strategies to address growing challenges in Catholic Scouting in the Southern African nation.
Live Musical Performance Honors Life and Legacy of St. Teresa of Calcutta
“Journey of Faith: A Musical Tribute to Mother Teresa” highlights the life and legacy of Mother Teresa, especially her service to the poor through the Missionaries of Charity.
Today, August 31, We Celebrate Saint Aristides
Not much is known about the life of St. Aristides, excpet that he lived during the second century and was an avid confessor of the faith and Athenian philosopher.
Pioneer Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Newest Catholic Diocese Urged to Be “example to flock”, to Lead with Love, Humility
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has called upon the pioneer Local Ordinary of Kapsabet Catholic Diocese, the country’s newest Episcopal See, to embrace his new responsibility with humility, love, and fidelity to Christ, warning against the temptation to show power, and manifest greed and self-interest.
Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Outline Directives to Guide World Day for Care of Creation
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have issued directives to guide the September 1 observance of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which is to include Holy Mass as Pope Leo XIV directed on Pentecost Day, June 8.
Consolata International University in Kenya Lauded for Facilitating Realization of “the dream and desire of many”
Consolata International University (CIU) has facilitated the realization of many people’s desires and dreams, Bishop Hieronymus Emusugut Joya of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Maralal has said.
“Continue to pray for me”: New Catholic Bishop of Quelimane Diocese in Mozambique Ahead of Installation
Bishop Osório Citora Afonso who has been serving as Auxiliary Bishop of Mozambique’s Maputo Catholic Archdiocese has appealed for spiritual solidarity as he prepares to begin his Episcopal Ministry in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Quelimane.
EWTN Radio Conference Highlights Importance of "strong Catholic identity"
The 2025 EWTN Catholic Radio Conference has drawn hundreds of attendees to Washington, D.C., this week to discuss Catholic radio as an evangelization tool.
Today, August 30, We Celebrate Saint Jeanne Jugan
On Aug. 30, the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Jeanne Jugan, also known as Sister Mary of the Cross. During the 19th century, she founded the Little Sisters of the Poor with the goal of imitating Christ's humility through service to elderly people in need.
“Be truly holy”: Apostolic Nuncio to OFM Capuchins in Angola at Third Ordinary, Elective Provincial Chapter
The representative of the Holy Father in Angola has called on members of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (Capuchins/OFM Cap) participating in the Third Ordinary and Elective Provincial Chapter to embrace holiness as the foundation of their Religious vocation.
Launched Strategic Plan Roadmap to Guide Dioceses on Migration, Human Trafficking in Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have unveiled a five-year strategic plan to help Episcopal Sees in the three-nation forum to address the challenges around migration and the human trafficking menace.
Embrace Partnerships, Foster Quality, Kenyan Catholic Bishop to Leadership of Consolata International University
Bishop Hieronymus Emusugut Joya of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Maralal has called upon the leadership of the Kenya-based Consolata International University (CIU) to invest in partnerships, foster quality and have a unique identity if the institution of higher learning has to stand out.
Pioneer Bishop of Nigeria’s Nsukka Catholic Diocese Dies at 88
Bishop Francis Emmanuel Ogbonna Okobo, the pioneer Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, has passed on at the age of 88.
Pope Leo XIV Listed in Time Magazine’s "Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence"
Time magazine included Pope Leo XIV in its 2025 list of the “World’s Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence” on Aug. 28.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Teachers to Be “authentic educators of faith, hope”
Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo has urged Catholic teachers to embrace their teaching apostolate as “authentic educators”, guiding learners not only in academics but also in the three theological virtues of faith, hope and love.
“I am not afraid”: Catholic Bishop in Eswatini Expresses Readiness as Country Prepares to Host IMBISA Golden Jubilee
The Local Ordinary of Eswatini’s Catholic Diocese of Manzini has expressed satisfaction with the progress of preparations for the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA).
St. Augustine Complex Lauded for Educating “countless South Sudanese” Contributing to Nation Building
Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has lauded St. Augustine Complex in his Episcopal See for facilitating the formal education of “countless” youths in the world’s newest country, who he says are involved in nation building.
Malawi Catholic Bishops Invite People of God to Cultivate Bible Reading Habit Ahead of Bible Month
Members of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) have urged the people of God in the Southeastern African nation to cultivate a culture of reading the Bible to deepen their relationship with God.
Today, August 29, We Celebrate the Beheading of John the Baptist
On this day, the universal Church marks the beheading of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus. As an adult, he lived as a hermit in the wilderness. After the Spirit inspired him, he went about preaching that the people should repent of their sins and be baptized in order to prepare for the Messiah.
