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World War Hero’s Centre Where Nuns Give Home to Kenyan Girls Living with Disabilities
At an expansive portion of land in a rural suburb of Limuru in Kenya’s Kiambu County in the Archdiocese of Nairobi, sits Limuru Cheshire Home, a charitable institution for girls living with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Singing Bishop Breathes Life, Hope in Nigerian Households amid Suspension of Public Mass
A high-pitched musical sound is heard over the mobile phone as Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria strums his guitar while receiving a call for an interview in his small study room at his residence.
Inside the Life of a Kenyan Cleric Serving in the Military
Earlier this year, as Kenyans bade farewell to the country’s longest serving president, the late former President Daniel Moi, one man stood out among the military men who were actively involved in the state-burial arrangement of Moi. The former president died on February 4 at 95.
“Catechesis, an essential part of evangelization, spiritual renewal”: Kenya-based Prelate
The passing on of faith through catechesis is an important ingredient of spiritual renewal and maturity in a process that can take a lifetime, a Kenya-based Bishop has said at a virtual event.
COVID-19 Surge, Deaths in Religious Communities Cause for Alarm: Nuns in South Africa
A reported surge in COVID-19 cases alongside deaths in religious communities in South Africa is a cause for concern, the leadership of the Conference of Catholic Sisters in the country has said in a statement shared with ACI Africa.
Ahead of Elections in CAR, Bishops Caution against Armed Political Alliances
Ahead of general elections slated to take place Sunday, December 27, Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have, in a collective statement, cautioned against political alliances comprising armed groups.
Resilience Paying Off for Catholic Sisters’ Project on Kenyan Streets
Jeremiah Wekesa who loitered on Kitale streets in western Kenya where he sought solace away from harsh conditions at home is a changed boy. Today, the boy who quit primary school at Class seven is a responsible son who helps his mother with house chores as he waits for the reopening of schools to complete his studies.
Caritas Internationalis Offering Help and Comfort to Migrants in Mali
The leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), is offering help and comfort to migrants leaving Africa for Europe through Mali, housing them and providing them with “support and advice on their journey.”
Victims of Election Violence in Ivory Coast the Focus of Holy Mass on Sunday
The leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), is offering help and comfort to migrants leaving Africa for Europe through Mali, housing them and providing them with “support and advice on their journey.”
Combined Efforts Needed to Address Causes of Kidnappings, Banditry in Nigeria: Prelate
Combined efforts are needed to deal with insecurity in Africa’s most populous nation, including cases of kidnappings and banditry, an Archbishop in the country has said.
Consolata Missionaries in Africa Express Solidarity with Church in Ethiopia amid Crisis
Members of the Consolata Missionaries ministering in Africa have expressed their solidarity with the people of God in Ethiopia amid the ongoing crisis in the Horn of Africa nation’s Tigray region.
What Southern African Delegation Recalls from Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese Solidarity Visit
The four-member delegation came face to face with “human tragedy” during their solidarity visit to the Local Ordinary of Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese earlier this month, a Bishop on the delegation has recounted.
Street Children in Ghana’s Kumasi Archdiocese to Get Christmas Treat from Sisters
A pre-Christmas treat has been planned for street children in Ghana’s Kumasi Archdiocese, organizers of the 20-22 December initiative have told ACI Africa.
Salesians Reach Out to Hundreds of Refugees in Uganda with Food Aid
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Uganda have facilitated food aid to hundreds of refugees at Palabek Refugee Resettlement Camp located in the country’s Gulu Archdiocese.
“Exercise restraint, avoid all forms of violence”, Bishops in Ghana Appeal amid Unrest
Following days of post-election unrest in some parts of Ghana, members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have called on the leadership of political parties and their supporters to restrain from all forms of violence.
Catholic Charity Group at Kenyan Parish Restoring Hope in Sick, Poor Slum Dwellers
Juliet Mbinyu had lost hope in life when she approached Fr. John Munjuri, the Parish Priest of St. Mary’s Parish in Mukuru Kwa Njenga outside the Central Business District of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.
Nigerian Religious Cleric Abducted Tuesday “unconditionally released”
The Nigerian Religious Cleric abducted earlier this week on his way to his dad’s funeral has been “unconditionally released,” the leadership of his Religious Congregation has announced.
Catholic Sisters’ Host Project in Ghana Receives Boost from Pontifical Aid Agency
For long, members of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ) serving in Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Sunyani have been unable to meet the demand of hosts used in celebration of Holy Mass in Sunyani and in other surrounding Dioceses where they run various apostolates.
On South Africa’s Reconciliation Day, Archbishop Urges Christians to Walk the Talk
On the occasion of the annual Day of Reconciliation in South Africa, an Archbishop has called on the people of God within his pastoral jurisdiction to walk the talk, matching their behavior with their Christian beliefs.
Cardinal in Rwanda Appointed to Vatican’s Propaganda Fide
Rwanda’s Cardinal has been appointed to the Vatican's Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (CEP), whose members are responsible for coordinating the church’s missionary work.
