NAIROBI SEPTEMBER 22, 2015(CISA)-The national conference on consecrated life will officially begin at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) tomorrow September 23 to 26. According to a statement sent to CISA, preparations for the main conference already took place today at Subiaco Spirituality Centre and Dimesse Sisters in Karen, Nairobi. The three-day Conference will be […]
Day: 23 September 2015
KENYA: Pacis Insurance Company Celebrates 10 Years of Existence
NAIROBI SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 (CISA) – Pacis Insurance Company on September 18 marked 10 years since the company began insurance business. Pacis is a Latin word meaning ‘peace’ and the insurance company was started by the Catholic Church in Kenya. Its ownership is made up of various dioceses through shares, Religious Superiors’ Conference of Kenya (RSK) […]
S AFRICA: Justice and Peace Commission Endorses Anti-corruption March
JOHANNESBURG SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 (CISA)-The Justice and Peace Commission for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has endorsed the anti-corruption march set for September 30. The commission further questioned Government’s seriousness to curb corruption. “We believe that the Government is not doing enough to demonstrate that it is serious in its efforts to prevent […]
BURKINA FASO: Troops Issues Ultimatum to Coup Leaders
OUAGADOUGOU SEPTEMBER 22, 2015(CISA)-Burkina Faso’s troops have issued an ultimatum to coup leaders to lay down their weapons or face assault. The ultimatum came hours after the elite presidential guard released the country’s Prime Minister Yacouba Isaac Zida from custody. The deadline, which expires at 10am GMT on Tuesday September 22, came as talks between […]
NIGERIA: Bishops Commend Pope on Emphasis on Family
NIGERIA SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 (CISA) –Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have said that they look forward to the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, United States whose highlight will be the concluding Mass of 27 September celebrated by Pope Francis. “As we look forward to the celebration of the World Day of the Family in […]