MALAWI: CADECOM Launches Campaign against Hunger
From left: Fr. Emmanuel Chimombo, Archbishop Tarcisio Ziyaye and Fr. George Buleya, Secretary General ECMThe Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM), a relief and development arm of the...
View ArticleKENYA: AMECEA Justice and Peace Desk Appeals for Peace in South Sudan
South Sudan is the youngest member state of AMECEA whose celebrations in July 2011 to usher in a new chapter for South Sudan as an independent country came with much jubilation, inspiration and hope,...
View ArticleSOUTH SUDAN: AMECEA is Deeply Concerned with What is Going-On in the Country
AMECEA Secretary GeneralFr. Ferdinand LugonzoAMECEA is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in South Sudan, arising from the recent problems in the country. In a solidarity...
View ArticleMALAWI: AMECEA Secretary General Impressed with Malawi’s 2014 Plenary...
The Secretary General for the Association Members Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), Fr. Ferdinand Lugonzo has expressed satisfaction over the way Malawi is preparing for the July, 2014...
View ArticleAMECEA: Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya calls for Peace in South Sudan
The Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya Most Rev. Charles Daniel Balvo has called the disagreeing parties in South Sudan to come together and work out their differences without resorting to violence.Apostolic...
View ArticleZAMBIA: Pope Francis Appoints a New Bishop for Mansa Diocese
The Holy Father, Pope Francis on 30thNovember 2013 appointed Fr. Patrick Chisanga as the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mansa. The Bishop-elect, Fr. Chisanga is a Franciscan priest of a...
View ArticleTANZANIA: Archdiocese of Arusha Celebrates Golden Jubilee
Archdiocese of Arusha celebrated its Golden Jubilee on December 29, 2013 by Holy Mass that was led by H.E Polycarp Cardinal Pengo, the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.In his...
View ArticleMALAWI: CAMECO Officer Visits Catholic Media Institutions
Ms Petra StammenA representative from the Catholic Media Council (CAMECO) responsible for African Desk, Ms Petra Stammen made an official visit to various Catholic Media Houses in the country in...
View ArticleUGANDA: AMECEA Vice Chairman Appointed Archbishop of Tororo Archdiocese
Bishop Emmanuel Obbo.Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Emmanuel Obbo AJ, of the Congregation of the Apostles of Jesus, AMECEA Vice Chairman andExecutive Board delegate from Uganda, as the New...
View ArticleAMECEA: South Sudan Executive Leadership and Management Training Postponed
The AMECEA Leadership and Management Training scheduled to take place in Juba, South Sudan has been postponed due to the ongoing conflicts and insecurity in the Country. Ms Christine Mbugi.Speaking...
View ArticleSOUTH SUDAN’s Conflict: Archdiocese of Juba Organizes the Prayer for Peace
The Archdiocese of Juba has organized the Prayer for Peace which has started from the 7th to the 16th of this month.Most Rev Paolino LukuduInformation received from South Sudan said the prayer started...
View ArticleSOUTH SUDAN: More than 200 People Die on Ferry Tragedy in South Sudan
More than 200 South Sudanese civilians have died in a ferry accident on the White Nile river while fleeing fresh fighting in the northern city of Malakal on Sunday 14 January 2014. Report from South...
View ArticleMALAWI: ECM Urges Catholic Communicators, Bishops Secretaries to be Proactive
The Episcopal Conference of Malawi’s (ECM) National Communications Secretary, Fr. Andrew Kaufa, has urged all the Diocesan Communications Coordinators and Bishop’s Secretaries in the country to be...
View ArticleSOUTH SUDAN: Tombura-Yambio Diocese Launches 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer...
Bishop Eduardo H. KusalaThe Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio launched 21 days of fasting and prayers for peace at St Mary Catholic Parish in Yambio on Sunday 12/01/2014.In his homily, Bishop Eduardo...
View ArticleTANZANIA: Diocese of Zanzibar Celebrates 150 Years of Catholic Faith
The Catholic Diocese of Zanzibar is celebrating 150 Years of Catholic Faith in the celebration that will be attended by President of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, Dr Ali Mohamed Shein, (the...
View ArticleAMECEA: Secretariat Prays for Peace in South Sudan
AMECEA Secretariat has conducted a ‘Prayer Day for Peace in South Sudan’ that took place at the Secretariat Chapel on Wednesday 15/01/2014.The event which was attended by all AMECEA Staff and neighbors...
View ArticleNelson Mandela-A True Symbol of Love, Reconciliation and Forgiveness for...
AMECEA delegates at the main entrance to Robben Island A reflection from AMECEA Social Communications Secretary, Fr. Chrisantus Ndaga who visited Robben Island in June 24, 2013–the Prison where...
View ArticleZAMBIA: Catholic Bishops Speak Out on Various issues affecting their Country
PRESS CONFERENCE BY THEZAMBIA EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE (ZEC)SalutationDear members of the Press and invited guests, New Year greetings from us, the Zambia Episcopal Conference.On the occasion of our first...
View ArticleSOUTH SUDAN: Archbishop Lukudu Criticises South Sudan Politics
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba Most Rev Paolino Lukudu has described the Politics of SouthArchbishop Paolino LukuduSudan as ‘‘immature,’’ characterized with tribalism, weaknesses in administration...
View ArticleSOUTH SUDAN: Pope Prays for Peace in South Sudan
The Holy Father Pope Francis has called for an end to the atrocities and humanitarian difficulties facing the people of South Sudan while also calling the political leaders to resolve their differences...
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