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“He was a great communicator, brief and to the point”: Catholic Bishop in South Africa Eulogizes Late Predecessor
The late Bishop Fritz Lobinger, who passed on August 1 was an accomplished communicator, the Bishop of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Aliwal, his successor, has said.
2025 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly: Nigerian Catholics Call for Action to Protect the Elderly
Nigerian Catholics marked the 2025 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly with celebrations of lifelong faith and renewed appeals for protection, dignity, and care for older persons amid concerns over rising neglect.
Vatican Official Proposes Creation of “missionary welcome centres” in the West for Incoming African Priests
The Secretary for the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization has weighed in on the possibility of the Church in the West establishing places where Priests coming from Africa could be equipped with skills to efficiently respond to the pastoral needs of their Episcopal Sees.
In Cameroon, “anti-gospel acts” Causing Discontent ahead of 2025 Presidential Poll: Catholic Archbishop Urges Fraternity
Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala has denounced what he has termed as “anti-gospel acts”, including corruption and bad governance that he says are causing discontent among Cameroonians as they prepare for the October presidential election.
At Golden Jubilee of Angola’s Sumbe Diocese, 28 Newly Ordained Priests Urged to Embrace Mission Spirit
Bishop Firmino David of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Sumbe has urged the 28 Deacons he ordained Priests to embrace the mission, striving to live a life of service, prayer, and communion with the people of God.
Nigeria’s “Miracle Examination Centers” Undermining Education Quality, Integrity: Catholic Bishops of Owerri Province
Persistent examination malpractice in Nigeria has been cited as a major pastoral concern that has continued to undermine the quality of education and the integrity of secondary education.
Recent Deaths in “Saba saba” Anti-government Protests in Kenya about “legitimate yearning of young Kenyans”: Archbishop
The deaths and injuries during the July 7 (Saba Saba) anti-government protests in Kenya were about a push for accountability, economic opportunities, and the dignity of Kenyans, Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has said.
Catholic Priest in Mozambique Decries Rise in Child Abduction as War Rages on in Northern Province
A Catholic Priest working in the embattled Cabo Delgado Province of Mozambique has condemned the increased cases of child abduction in the province, warning that the protracted conflict is robbing children of hope and safety.
Today, August 12, We Celebrate Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
"In Madame de Chantal I have found the perfect woman, whom Solomon had difficulty finding in Jerusalem". - St. Francis de Sales, her spiritual director.
In Collective Statement, Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Highlight “pastoral priorities” amid Faith Decline Concerns
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) who met for their Plenary Assembly from August 4-8 have highlighted “pastoral priorities” for the region that they say is experiencing a decline in faith practice, with the people of God said to be moving towards “practical atheism.”
Delegates at III Pan African Congress Call for Support of African Missionaries Frustrated by Immigration Challenges
Delegates of the III Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life who gathered in Ivory Coast’s city of Abidjan from August 5-10 have called for the support of African missionaries who are experiencing hardships in their missions, especially those set back by immigration challenges.
Choose “morally acceptable alternatives”: Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Owerri Province to Childless Couples
Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri are imploring childless couples to consider “morally acceptable alternatives” such as child adoption and foster parenting.
Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Cautions Youths against Threats to Marriage and Family Life
Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has urged the young men and women in his Metropolitan See to embrace marriage as “a singular vocation”, cautioning them against ideologies that threaten the family.
Single Parents in the Catholic Church Should Be Accompanied to Embrace Sacraments: Kenyan Canonist
Accompanying single parents in the Catholic Church involves bringing them back to the sacramental life, a Kenyan Catholic Canonist has said.
Malawi Catholic Bishops Pledge to Advance Resolutions of Inaugural National Eucharistic Congress
The Catholic Bishops of Malawi have committed to ensuring a successful implementation of the resolutions from the inaugural National Eucharistic Congress, held from August 5-9 at Our Lady of Africa Maula Cathedral in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe.
Today, August 11, We Celebrate Saint Clare of Assisi
"Go forth without fear, Christian soul, for you have a good guide for your journey. Go forth without fear, for He that created you has sanctified you, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother." - Saint Clare, on her deathbed in 1253
In Case You Missed Them: Some Other Moments of SECAM Plenary Assembly in Rwanda and Photos
Not much attention might have been given to some moments during the recently concluded July 30 – August 4 20th Plenary Assembly of Africa’s Catholic Bishops under their common forum, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) in Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali.
Kenyan Catholic Priest Calls for “culturally sensitive” Approach in Addressing Modernity in Liturgy
The biggest challenge in Catholic liturgy today is balancing “tradition and modernity”, a Kenyan Catholic Priest has said, and called for a contextualized approach in handling emerging liturgical issues.
Launched Youth Vocational Skill Centre in Nigerian Archdiocese to Foster “self-reliance, community development”
In a bid to combat youth unemployment and promote economic self-sufficiency, the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has launched a vocational training centre through its Justice Development and Peace Caritas Initiative (JDPCI).
Upcoming Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine “time of grace” in Angola: Official
The upcoming pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in Angola has been described as a time of grace, marked by spiritual renewal, national unity, and careful preparation to welcome thousands of pilgrims to one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most significant Marian sites.
