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Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa. Credit: Virginia Kabugu/Nairobi

Vocations Boom in Malawi is a Blessing and “heavy responsibility”: Commission for Seminaries Chairman

Oct 25, 2025

The Chairman of the Commission for Seminaries at the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has described the increase in priestly and religious vocations across the southeastern African nation as both a “blessing” and a “heavy responsibility” for the local Church.

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Delegates Commit to Uphold “highest” Safeguarding Standards in Seminaries at AMECEA Conference

Oct 24, 2025

Delegates at the just-concluded conference on safeguarding in seminaries that was organized by the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have committed to ensuring that Seminaries in the region uphold the highest standards of safeguarding.

Chairman of the Pastoral Department at the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), Bishop Rogath Kimaryo of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Same. Credit: Paulines Africa

“A vital gathering”: Tanzanian Bishop on First-Ever AMECEA Regional Conference for Safeguarding in Seminaries

Oct 21, 2025

The Chairman of the Pastoral Department of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), Bishop Rogath Kimaryo, has described the maiden regional conference on safeguarding in seminaries as “a vital gathering” aimed at strengthening protection measures through “cross-learning and dialogue.”

AMECEA Bishops Eulogize Kenya’s Former Prime Minister as Champion of Democracy, Social Justice

Oct 19, 2025

Members of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have eulogized Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, as a visionary statesman, whose tireless advocacy for democracy, social justice, and human dignity resonated well with the social teaching of the Catholic Church.

Bishop Charles Sampa Kasonde. Credit: ACI Africa/Radio Kabangabanga

New Communication Policy Part of AMECEA’s Resolve “to strategically integrate” Digitality in Evangelization: Official

Aug 21, 2025

The 10-year communication policy unveiled by the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) is part of the members’ resolve, over the years, to  “strategically integrate” the digital culture in pastoral ministry, an official at AMECEA has said.

Charles Ayetan. Credit: UCAP/ACI Africa

SECAM Official Lauds Eastern Africa Catholic Bishops for Innovation in Unveiling New Communication Policy, Digital App

Aug 19, 2025

An official of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has lauded members of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) for embracing innovation and demonstrating how integrating digitality and faith can effectively support the Church’s mission of evangelization.

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Ensure Church Voice is “clear and compassionate”: Bishop at Launch of AMECEA Communication Policy, App

Aug 18, 2025

The 10-year communication policy unveiled by the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) needs to shape Catholic communicators in the region into better professionals, who communicate with clarity and compassion, the Chairman of the Commission for Social Communications of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has said.

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Catholic Bishops in Eastern Africa Remember Pope Francis’ Passion for Synodal Church in Moving Eulogy

Apr 24, 2025

Members of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have eulogized the late Pope Francis as “a fearless leader” who committed himself to establishing a Synodal church.

AMECEA Bishops Appeal for Long-Term Solution to Great Lakes Region Conflicts amid Protracted DR Congo Crisis

Feb 11, 2025

The Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) is appealing to leaders to find ways to deal with the instability in the Great Lakes region for good as war rages on in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan Relays Pope Francis' Closeness with the Church Experiencing “difficulties”

Nov 28, 2024

The Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan has assured the people of God in the east-central African country of the closeness of Pope Francis who has acknowledged the struggles that the country, which experienced a devastating civil war, is facing. The Holy Father’s message was also meant for neighboring Sudan that is experiencing war.

Bishop Charles Sampa Kasonde of the Zambia’s Catholic Diocese of Solwezi and Chairman of AMECEA at Subukia National Marian Shrine on Saturday, 5 October 2024. Credit: ACI Africa

Let’s Keep Membership of Small Christian Communities “small enough” for Closer Interpersonal Encounters: AMECEA Chairman

Oct 6, 2024

A Small Christian Community (SCC) is ideally a group of people, who understand each other, and where close relationships are fostered, the leadership of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has said, and urged SCCs in the nine-nation region to keep their membership small.

Sr. Beatrice Mary, presenting a gift to Archbishop Muheria during the September 24-26 workshop on child care reforms. Credit: ACI Africa

Balance Between Policy and Societal Values Key in Child Safeguarding: Kenyan Catholic Nun

Sep 26, 2024

For child care reforms to work effectively, government policies must be integrated with societal values, a Kenyan Nun working as a Safeguarding Officer in Ethiopia has said.

Mr. Robert Mgeni, Head of Programs Catholic Relief Services (CRS) addressing participants during the regional Learning Conference on Care Reform in Nairobi on Tuesday, September 24. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Humanitarian Foundation Reuniting Children in Kenya with Families, away from Institutional Care

Sep 25, 2024

Children are nurtured better in their families and not in charitable institutions,  an official of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has said, adding that the humanitarian arm of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is now focused on reintegrating children living in Charitable Children’s Institutions (CCIs) in Kenya with their families.

Archbishop Zolile Mpambani of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bloemfontein

Chaplaincy, Spiritual Direction, Council Membership among Ways to Sustain Lay Associations: South African Archbishop

Jul 12, 2024

Church leaders need to take deliberate steps to sustain associations of the Laity and other ecclesial movements, Archbishop Zolile Mpambani of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bloemfontein has said.

AMECEA Secretary General Highlights “some gaps” in Operations of Lay Associations, Ecclesial Movements

Jul 11, 2024

The Secretary General of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has highlighted gaps in the functioning of associations of the Laity and other movements in the Church.

Members of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) during the 4 July 2024 press conference. Credit: AMECEA

Catholic Bishops in Eastern Africa Commit to Creating “safe, nurturing church environment” for Minors

Jul 5, 2024

Members of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have expressed their commitment to realizing an environment that ensures the safeguarding of minors and vulnerable adults in their respective Episcopal Sees.  

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo (left) and Fr. Rafael Simbine Junior (right) during the 25 April 2024 press conference. Credit: ACI Africa

Church in Africa Acts on Synod on Synodality Call to “theological, pastoral discernment” on Polygamy, Creates Commission

May 3, 2024

The leadership of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has responded to the call of the first session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops to discern pastoral care towards persons in polygamous unions.

The “distinct cultural, community forces” Africa’s Delegates to Synod on Synodality Want Integrated into Church Mission

Apr 26, 2024

Embracing the new way of being Church through Small Christian Communities (SCCs) and living out the spirit of “Ubuntu” are the two particular “cultural and community forces” that delegates representing the Church in Africa at the ongoing Synod on Synodality want integrated into the continental mission of the Church.

Delegates during the 1-6 March 2023 SECAM Plenary Assembly in Ethiopia’s capital city, Addis Ababa. Credit: ACI Africa

Africa's Delegates to Synod in Synodality in Nairobi to “deepen their knowledge and understanding of Synodality”

Apr 23, 2024

Delegates to represent the Church in Africa at the second session of the Synod on Synodality are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, to “deepen” their insights about Synodality ahead of the 2-29 October 2024 session in Rome.

Catholic Prelates Must “tread path of listening”: Archbishop on Ministry of Bishop in Mission of Church in Africa

Apr 19, 2024

Catholic Prelates cannot adequately fulfill their Episcopal Ministry if they ignore the virtue of listening, Archbishop Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye of Ghana’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kumasi has said.