Saint Josephine Bakhita
Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin
1869–1947
February 8
Patron Saint of Sudan and human-trafficking survivors
Out of Africa comes a slave, to freely serve the Master of all
International
Bishop Kukah and Mr. David Young of (Charge’d' Affaires a.i. US Mission in Nigeria) at the round table in Sokoto
Mr. David Young of the United States Charge 'd Affairs Mission in Nigeria paid a courtesy visit to his Lordship Most Rev. Dr Matthew Hassan Kukah in his office in Sokoto.
Vatican Suspends Apostles of Jesus Congregation Activities
The Vatican has ordered the suspension of activities of the congregation of Apostles of Jesus, placing the society under a Pontifical Commission of inquiry.
Bishops in Africa Officially Launch Yearlong Golden Jubilee Celebration of SECAM, Unveils Logo
The Catholic Bishops in Africa on Sunday, July 29 officially launched the Golden Jubilee celebration of the establishment of their association known as the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) by unveiling the Jubilee Logo and reciting for the first time the Jubilee prayer.
Bishop Sipuka Cautions Pastoral Agents against “temptation of materialism” and Corruption at Launch of SECAM Golden Jubilee
“As we launch the golden jubilee year of SECAM, there are a lot of troubling situations and conditions of need that characterise the continent of Africa, one of which is the temptation of materialism,” the second Vice President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), Bishop Sithembele Sipuka of Mthatha (South Africa) said Sunday, July 29 at the launch of SECAM Golden Jubilee in Uganda.
Bishop Kukah In Rome, Ad Limina Visit
The bishop of a diocese is required to make this visit every five years, as a sign of his communion with the Holy See and in order to report on the condition of his diocese.
Cardinal Turkson’s Address on Conference on Lessons Learned from Ebola
‘I was deeply impressed and inspired by the faith of the people in the areas that I visited – their living faith grew stronger, despite and through the adversity they faced’
Photos: Bishop Mathew Kukah with Pope Francis
Bishop Mathew Kukah meets with the Holy Father, Pope Francis on Thursday, November 3rd, Members of the KAICIID Advisory Board.
Boko Haram Terror in Cameroon: ‘We Are Still Alive Because We Were in Church’
The faithful of the Diocese of Maroua-Mokolo in Cameroon are very afraid of suicide bomber attacks by Boko Haram. The terrorist group may have suffered significant setbacks in neighboring Nigeria, but the jihadists continue to wreak havoc in Cameroon.
When local Bishop Bruno Ateba celebrates Mass outdoors, it’s now customary that the worshipers hold hands, forming a circle, to prevent suicide bombers from mingling unnoticed among members of the community. Plus, large handbags are barred and volunteers screen Mass-goers for weapons and explosives.
Pope in Sweden: Our Separation Has Enabled Better Understanding of Some Aspects of Faith
Half a millennium after the Reformation, Catholics and Lutherans have a “new opportunity to accept a common path,” says Pope Francis.
The Pope said this today in Sweden, where he is on an ecumenical journey to commemorate the start of the Reformation by focusing on the 50 years of dialogue that have highlighted the points of unity between Catholics and Lutherans.