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Catholic Church in Namibia

Hon. Elma Dienda. Credit: Parliament of the Republic of Namibia

Namibian Minister’s Proposed Divorce Bill 2024 Compromises “foundational marriage principles”: Catholic Official

Jul 23, 2024

The proposed Divorce Bill 2024, which Yvonne Dausab, Namibia’s Justice Minister, tabled in parliament on June 11 seeks to compromises a number of essential marriage principles and undermines Church authority, an official of the Namibian Catholic Bishops Conference (NCBC) has lamented.

Africa’s Christian Professionals Laud Namibia for Move to Make Same-sex Marriages Illegal in Proposed Marriage Bill 2024

Jul 5, 2024

Members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) have commended the government of Namibia for the proposed Marriage Bill 2024 that seeks to make same-sex marriages illegal in the Southern African nation.

St. Mary's Cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Windhoek. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Windhoek

Churches in Namibia Urged to Use Vast Resources to Address Climate Change

Mar 14, 2024

Churches and faith-based organizations across Namibia have been urged to utilize their platforms and the vast resources at their disposal to make “a tangible impact” in mitigating the dangers of climate change.

Youth in Senegal play sports and learn values at the socio-sports schools launched by Real Madrid Foundation and the Salesian Mission office in Madrid. Credit: Salesian Missions

How Salesians in Africa are Fostering International Day of Sport for Development, Peace

Apr 7, 2023

On the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) 2023, marked April 6, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted initiatives they have undertaken across the globe, including Africa, to foster the celebration of the annual event.

Before the clean water project in Namibia, people in the Ruurumwe village survived on unsafe water from holes and small wells. Credit: Salesian Missions

On World Water Day, Salesian Entity Reviews It’s “Clean Water Initiative” in Africa

Mar 27, 2023

On the occasion of World Water Day marked March 22, officials of Salesian Missions, the U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), have reviewed the entity’s global project dubbed “Clean Water Initiative”, including initiatives undertaken in Africa. 

Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians’ Clean Water Initiative Benefiting Hundreds in Zambian, Namibian Villages

Dec 1, 2022

The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has facilitated the access to clean water to hundreds of residents of a Catholic Parishes in Zambia and in Namibia.

Youth representative's address to the Bishops of IMBISA and Vote of Thanks for being included in the Plenary Assembly. Credit: IMBISA

Catholic Youth in Southern Africa Appeal for “a seat” at Inter-Regional Forum of Bishops

Oct 1, 2022

Youth delegates who participated in the 13th Plenary Assembly of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have appealed for representation at the forum that bring together those at the helm of Catholic Dioceses in Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Don Bosco Youth Center provides 2 meals a day to give youth energy to focus in school. Credit: Salesian Missions

Hundreds of Children in “drought-ridden” Namibia Receive Salesian “nutritional support”

Jul 2, 2022

Hundreds of vulnerable children in Rundu, Namibia, have received nutritional support from members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SBD) in a collaborative initiative.

Fr. Benny Karuvelil . Credit: Courtesy Photo

Today’s “world of expertise” Needs Invocation of Holy Spirit: Catholic Priest in Namibia

May 27, 2022

There is need to involve the Holy Spirit in every decision in today’s “world of expertise” in order to avoid making unnecessary mistakes, a Catholic Priest in Namibia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Windhoek has said.

Fr. Benny Karuvelil . Credit: Courtesy Photo

Dream to Have a Catholic Priest in “every family”, Cleric in Namibia Says

May 10, 2022

A Catholic Priest in Namibia’s Archdiocese of Windhoek has, in his message on Vocation Sunday, urged the people of God in the Southwestern African country to dream of having a Priest from every family.

New water tank and pump to supply fresh drinking water at the Don Bosco Center and Primary School in Namibia’s Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesian Entity Facilitates Access to Clean Water at Catholic Institution in Namibia

Apr 2, 2022

The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has facilitated clean water supply to hundreds of learners who access the Don Bosco Center and Primary School in Namibia’s Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu.

Archbishop Liborius Ndumbukuti Nashenda of Namibia’s Windhoek Archdiocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Peace with Nature Emanates from “respect for the Creator”: Catholic Archbishop in Namibia

Mar 29, 2022

A Catholic Archbishop in Namibia has said that the first step in establishing peace with nature including taking good care of land and equitable distribution of resources entails establishing respect with God.

Catholic Bishops follow a presentation during the IMBISA Standing Committee meeting. Credit: IMBISA

Catholic Bishop in Namibia Says Church “looking forward” to Hosting Regional Plenary

Mar 27, 2022

The people of God in Namibia are “looking forward” to hosting the Plenary Assembly of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) later this year, a Catholic Bishop in the Southern African country has told ACI Africa in an interview.

People living in the Ngwa-ngwa village, close to Rundu, Namibia, have access to clean water thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesian Entity Facilitates Access to Clean Water to Hundreds in Rundu Vicariate, Namibia

Mar 16, 2022

The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has facilitated clean water supply to at least 250 dwellers of Ngwa-ngwa village in Namibia’s Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu.