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Catholic Church in Sierra Leone
In Extensive Campaign, Caritas Freetown Constructs Rehab Centre for Underage Girls Addicted to Killer Drug “kush”
Young girls under the age of 14 who are addicted to the killer drug “kush” in Sierra Leone will find help in an ongoing campaign by Caritas Freetown to address the rampant use of the substance, which has been officially classified by authorities in the country as a national epidemic.
Drug Crisis Among Sierra Leonean Youth “must not be reduced to political arguments”: Catholic Priest’s President
The President of the Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone has urged the people of God in the West African nation to come together in tackling the growing problem of drug abuse among young people, warning against politicizing the issue.
Archbishop of Freetown Calls for Dialogue as City Council Forms Burial Team for Victims of “Kush” Drug Crisis
The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has appealed for dialogue with young people in the West African nation, expressing concern that many are dying from the use of “kush”, a substance that authorities in the country have described as an epidemic.
“Enough is enough”: Sierra Leonean Catholic Diocese Speaks Out about Wave of Violence Leading Up to Priest’s Murder
Days leading to the August 30 murder of Fr. Augustine Amadu, Sierra Leone’s Catholic Diocese of Kenema where the Priest served before he was murdered witnessed a chain of attacks, including armed robbery at the Bishop’s residence, an attack at a Convent and on other Church facilities.
In Video Before Brutal Murder, Late Sierra Leonean Priest Testifies He Was Happy “to lead people to God”
A widely circulated video shows the late Fr. Augustine Amadu testifying about the joy of serving as Parish Priest in Sierra Leone’s Catholic Diocese of Kenema days before his August 30 brutal murder.
Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone Murdered while Preparing for New Mission
A Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone’s Catholic Diocese of Kenema was murdered on August 30 while he was preparing to take on a new mission in the Sierra Leonean Episcopal See.
Diocesan Priests in Sierra Leone Urged to Pay Attention to Emotional Wellbeing amid Unavoidable Distress
Members of the Clergy at Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown have been encouraged to seek regular medical checkups to keep their physical and mental health in check.
Young Catholic Sisters from Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia Urged to Engage Social Media Responsibly
Newly professed Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny from Ghana, Sierra Leone and The Gambia who are gathering in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown for their six weeks of retreat have been urged to engage social media responsibly.
Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Urges Realistic Sex Education Programs at Marriage to Curb “contraceptive culture”
Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has called for faith-based, realistic sex education programs targeting couples preparing for marriage.
“Women’s health?” It's Abortion: Africa’s Catholic Activists Want Reproductive Healthcare Bill in Sierra Leone Rejected
Catholic activists in Africa under the umbrella organization CitizenGo are calling upon legislators in Sierra Leone to reject the proposed Bill dubbed “Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Care Act 2024 saying it seeks to legalize abortion in the West African nation.
Physical Interactions during Holy Mass Restricted in Sierra Leone’s Capital Freetown as Thousands Infected by Mpox
Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has issued new directives to guide public worship in his Metropolitan See following a rapid increase in Mpox cases in the West African nation.
World Health Day 2025: Caritas Freetown Calls for Action to End Preventable Maternal, Newborn Deaths
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called for immediate action to eliminate preventable maternal and newborn deaths, which are said to be the highest in the world.
In Sierra Leone, Religious Freedom Relevance “cannot be overstated”: Catholic Official ahead of End of WWII Anniversary
The relevance of religious freedom in Sierra Leone is beyond exaggeration, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in the West African nation has said.
Catholic Men in Sierra Leone’s Freetown Archdiocese Lauded for “essential role as leaders, advocates for change”
The President of Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone has praised Catholic men in the Archdiocese of Freetown for their vital role as leaders and agents of change, recognizing their ability to contribute to both spiritual growth and socio-economic development.
Charity Foundation Supports Training of Priests in Sierra Leone in Trauma Healing Post War
Catholic charity and Pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International is supporting the Church in Sierra Leone to help the people face the trauma experienced in the country’s 11-year civil war that ended in 2002.
Pastoral Agents in Sierra Leone’s Makeni Diocese Urged to Avail Church Resources to Facilitate Lenten Observance
Bishop Bob John Hassan Koroma of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni in Sierra Leone has urged Priests and other pastoral agents serving in his Episcopal See to make Church resources available to the people of God under their care, especially during the Lenten Season.
Sierra Leone’s Freetown Catholic Archdiocese Optimistic New Minor Seminary to Spur Growth of Priestly Vocations
The Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has been experiencing a decline in the vocations to the priesthood, an official of the Archdiocese has said, noting that the Archdiocese’s new Minor will motivate more young people to become Priests.
Catholics Hungering for Worship in Sierra Leone Travelling Long Distances to Access Nearest Parish Centre
Catholics in most of villages under the pastoral care of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Diocese of Kenema are travelling for up to eight miles (close to 13 kilometres) to get to the nearest place of worship, a member of the Society of African Missions (SMA) has said, acknowledging the hardships in the pastoral region of the West African nation.
Apostolic Nuncio in Sierra Leone Urges Christians to Embrace Transformative Power of God’s Word
The representative of the Holy Father in Sierra Leone has called on Catholics to place the Word of God at the center of their lives, emphasizing its power to reveal God’s closeness and to inspire active engagement in addressing human suffering.
“False”: Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Dismisses Mention of His Name in Abortion Bill Saga
The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has dismissed a government report that seems to suggest he is satisfied with proposed amendments to the controversial Bill that seeks to legalize abortion in the West African country.
