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Mandeville Diocese in Jamaica Lauds Service of Assumption Sisters of Nairobi at Profession, Anniversaries Celebrations
The Bishop of Jamaica’s Catholic Diocese of Mandeville has thanked members of the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN) in Kenya for their over two decades of service in the Jamaican Diocese.
Today, August 18, We Celebrate St. Helena
Not much is known about Saint Helena but it is probable that she was born in the middle of the third century in Asia Minor. She worked as a stable maid as a young woman, according to Saint Anselm.
Let’s Prevent AI “from creating a system of domination”: Vatican Official at Congress of Catholic Journalists in Africa
The Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication has called for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and invited participants in the Union of the African Catholic Press (UCAP) Congress taking place in Ghana’s capital city, Accra, to work towards having AI at the service of human values.
UK-Based Christian Rights Group Calls for Immediate Return of 16 Children Seized from Nigerian Orphanage
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, has called on the Nigerian government to release all 16 children who were taken from Du Merci Centre in Nigeria’s Kano State some five years ago.
Human Trafficking “a deep concern” for the Church in Africa: Talitha Kum Zimbabwe
The challenge of human trafficking violates human dignity and is a major hindrance to the Church’s mission of defending the vulnerable, the National Coordinator of Talitha Kum Network in Zimbabwe has said.
New Leaders of Knights and Ladies of Marshall in Liberia Urged to “lead with generosity, spiritual responsibility”
The new leadership of the Knights and Ladies of Marshall in Liberia has been urged to approach their roles with generosity and spiritual responsibility.
Today, August 17, We Celebrate St. Hyacinth
St. Hyacinth was one of the first members of the Dominicans (the Order of Preachers) and the "apostle of the North", and is also called the "Apostle of Poland."
“She has been a great support”: Assumption of Nairobi Sister on Sibling’s Role in Her 60 Years of Religious Life
Sr. Teresia Ndeto of the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN) has acknowledged with appreciation the support she has received from her younger sister, Immaculate, during her 60 years of Religious Life.
G20 Interfaith Forum: South African Bishop Urges Faith Leaders to Focus on Pastoral Engagement, Shun Political Comfort
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Umtata in South Africa has cautioned faith leaders against excessive alignment with political power, calling on them instead to devote themselves to pastoral engagement.
After Armed Fulani Militias Destroy Church, Priests’ Association in Nigerian Diocese Calls for Government Action
Members of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests' Association (NCDPA) ministering in the country’s Katsina-Ala Diocese in Benue State have condemned the August 11 violent attack on St. Paul Aye-Twar Parish of the Diocese, calling on government authorities to ensure justice, rebuild the Parish, and take decisive measures to protect communities from further attacks.
Cape Verdean Catholic Official Lauds Country’s “extremely positive” Participation in Jubilee of Youth in Rome
The Diocesan Youth Chaplain of the Catholic Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has described the participation of young people from the country in the July 28 – August 3 Jubilee of Youth in Rome as “extremely positive,” citing the joy and faith expressed by the youth during the international gathering.
Today, August 16, We Celebrate St. Stephen of Hungary
On Aug. 16, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of King Saint Stephen of Hungary, the monarch who led his country to embrace the Christian faith during the 11th century.
Beware of “dragons” Seeking to Attack Your Vowed Life: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to the Consecrated at Assumption Mass
Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi of Kenya’s Military Ordinariate has cautioned members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) against evil forces, which he said can present themselves through friends with an aim of swaying them from their vowed life.
“We can confirm”: Nigerian Catholic Diocese on Viral Video Featuring Kidnapped Minor Seminarians with Their Captors
Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi has confirmed the authenticity of a recent viral video showing two of the three Seminarians abducted from the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary on July 10.
Synod on Synodality Bearing Fruits in Africa, Catholic Sister at Conclusion of G20 Interfaith Forum in South Africa
An official at the All-Africa Conference Sister to Sister (AACSS) has lauded the recently concluded Group of 20 (G20) Interfaith Forum (IF20) in Cape Town, South Africa, describing the event as a significant “sign” that the Synod on Synodality is already bearing fruits in Africa.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Native of Benin as Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Eric Soviguidi, a native of Benin, as the new Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso, assigning him the Titular See of Cerenza in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
Seek External Professional Help to End Killings: Catholic Paramilitary Group in Nigeria to Government
Officials at the Man of Order and Discipline (M.O.D), a paramilitary group set up by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) to provide security and to maintain order in the Catholic Churches in the West African country, have called on the Nigerian government to seek foreign help to address the country’s growing insecurity.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Urges Citizens to Vote with Conscience in October Presidential Poll
Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam has called on citizens of the country to remain vigilant, uphold truth, and vote with integrity in the country’s upcoming elections, warning against corruption, tribalism, and the sale of conscience.
Cameroonian Government Lauds Catholic Church’s Contribution to Peace-Building ahead of Presidential Election
The Minister of State, Secretary-General at the Presidency of Cameroon has commended the Catholic Church in the Central African nation for committing to peace-building as the country prepares for the presidential election in October.
Today, August 15, We Celebrate The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today, Catholics and many other Christians celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This significant feast day recalls the spiritual and physical departure of the mother of Jesus Christ from the earth, when both her soul and her body were taken into the presence of God.
