ACCRA OCTOBER 21 2015(CISA) – Sir Knight Edward Aloysius Prah, has been elected President of the International Council of Catholic Men (Unum Omnes), an umbrella body of national organisation of Catholic men Associations. The elections were conducted during the just-ended general assembly of the organisation in Vienna, Austria on September 26 to October 2. The election […]
Month: October 2015
NIGERIA: Church Holds third National Mission Congress
ABUJA OCTOBER 21, 2015 (CISA) – About 250 delegates representing all the Catholic dioceses in Nigeria attended this year’s third National Mission Congress held in Abuja. The Mass was celebrated by Cardinal John Onaiyekan of the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Garki. He urged the delegates to show self conviction […]
KENYA: Bishops Call on Kenyans to Prepare Spiritually for Pope’s Visit
NAIROBI OCTOBER 16, 2015 (CISA) – Bishop Philip Anyolo, Chairman Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has called on Kenyans to spiritually prepare for Pope Francis visit and “take this visitation as a wonderful gift for the country.” “We want to invite all Kenyans of all faiths to prepare spiritually to receive the pope,” said Bishop Anyolo […]
KENYA: Students Urged to Uphold Religious and Ethical Values in Studies
NAIROBI OCTOBER 16, 2015(CISA) – Fr Hieronymus Joya, Consolata Missionaries Regional superior of Kenya and Uganda has urged students doing philosophy studies to uphold religious and ethical values in their studies. Speaking at Consolata Institute of Philosophy in Nairobi October 14, the same day the 2015 BA Grades of 75 students studying philosophy and religious studies […]
RWANDA: Prime Minister Calls for Churches Unity to Speed up Development
KIGALI, OCTOBER 16 2015(CISA) – Rwanda Prime Minister Anastase Murekezi has urged churches to join hands with the government to ensure involvement of citizens in activities to promote development. The Premier made the remarks October 10, while addressing Catholic Church clerics and believers gathered in Musanze District, Northern Province to celebrate the 50th anniversary (golden jubilee) […]
KENYA: PMS Hold Vigil Ahead of World Mission Sunday
NAIROBI OCTOBER 16, 2015 (CISA) – The Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) organized a vigil on Saturday October 17 ahead of the World Mission Sunday 2015. The vigil took place at the Consolata Shrine, Westlands from 9:00 am until 6:30 pm, according to a statement sent to CISA by Religious Superiors’ Conference of Kenya (RSCK). A missionary tent […]
GHANA: Catholic Bishops Call for Credible Voter Register
ACCRA OCTOBER 16, 2015 (CISA) – The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to provide a credible voter’s register ahead of the 2016 General Elections. This followed allegations by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the existing register is bloated with names of foreign nationals and minors. In a press statement […]
VATICAN: Pope Appoints two New bishops in Tanzania, Malawi
VATICAN CITY OCTOBER 16, 2015(CISA) – Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Titus Joseph Mdoe, Auxiliary of the Archdiocese of Dar-Es-Salaam Tanzania, as the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mtwara. The diocese has a population 884,000, 75,800Catholics, 41 priests and 306 religious. The new bishop succeeds Bishop Gabriel Mmole, whose resignation from the pastoral care […]
KENYA: Church offers Relief for more than 500 children affected by jiggers
SIAYA OCTOBER 13, 2015 (CISA) – More than 509 children in Busia and Siaya counties who dropped out of school after being affected by jiggers have resumed learning following intervention from a church organization. The children were treated by the Heart For Kenya, a Christian group working with the Free Pentecostal Fellowship in Kenya (FPFK). Bunyala […]
TANZANIA: Charity Organization Urges Candidates to State Position on Care for the Aged
DAR ES SALAAM OCTOBER 13, 2015(CISA) – Help Age International, an international NGO that helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty has urged Contestants in the presidential and parliamentary elections to expound their visions and policies towards old age. At a meeting in Dar Es Salaam, on October 12, Smart Daniel, the deputy Country Director, Help […]