NAIROBI NOVEMBER 18, 2016(CISA) – Bishop Joseph Obanyi of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega has called on the faithful to ensure that they live the works of Mercy even after the end of the Jubilee year of Mercy which ended on Sunday November 20. “We must endear to practice more and more the works of […]

DEDZA NOVEMBER 18, (CISA) – Bishop Peter Musikuwa, of the Catholic Diocese of Chikwawa has challenged young people to be agents of change in the Church and the country at large. “Let us utilise the strength that we have as young people to contribute positively to our society,” said Bishop Musikuwa who is also the […]

KINSHASA NOVEMBER 18, 2016 (CISA) – Democratic Republic of Congo opposition figure Samy Badibanga was on November 17 named the country’s new Prime Minister. According to a statement by the presidency, Badibanga was nominated for the position under a power-sharing deal that allows President Joseph Kabila to stay in office after his term ends next […]

HARARE NOVEMBER 18, 2016 (CISA) – The Catholic Diocese of Gokwe on November 17 commemorated it’s achievements in 25 years of its existence. The event which was held at St. John Cathedral was graced by The Papal Nuncio to Zimbabwe, Archbishop Marek Zalewski, in the company of bishops and priests. They celebrated Holy Mass to […]

EMBU, NOVEMBER 8, 2016(CISA) – Bishop Paul Njiru Kariuki of the Catholic Diocese of Embu has banned politicians from using the pulpit to woo voters ahead of the forthcoming 2017 General Elections. In an exhortation letter dated November 2, sent to priests and all Christians in the diocese of Embu, Bishop Kariuki said that political aspirants […]

NAIROBI, NOVEMBER 8, 2016 (CISA) – The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) today launched a partnership with Mater Hospital to aid in treatment of heart conditions. According to NHIF CEO Mr Geoffrey Mwangi, the partnership is meant, “to enhance local capacity to treat and provide funding to those who have heart conditions.” The NHIF Super Cover […]

NAIROBI NOVEMBER 8, 2016 (CISA) – Fr Paul Sila Nzomo, OFM Capuchin is the new Chairman of the Religious Superiors’ Conference of Kenya (RSCK). According to a statement sent to CISA November 7, Fr Nzomo was confirmed as the new Chairman following “an absolute majority vote” that took place during the RSCK Annual General Meeting […]

LILONGWE NOVEMBER 8, 2016 (CISA) – Fernando Cardinal Filoni, Vatican’s Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples has concluded his visit to Malawi and is heading to Zambia. Cardinal Filoni arrived in Malawi on November 3 and was in Karonga Diocese as a special envoy of Pope Francis during which period he consecrated the […]

JOS, NOVEMBER 8, 2016 (CISA)-Pope Francis has appointed Fr Davou Dung as the Catholic Bishop of Shendam diocese within the ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria. The 58-year old Bishop who was appointed on November 5, 2016, is at present the parish priest of St Joseph’s Parish, Du in the Archdiocese of Jos. He succeeds […]

NAIROBI NOVEMBER 4, 2016 (CISA) – Five Faith Based Organization in the networks of Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox and Muslim affiliated health facilities met on November 3 to review their performance in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The forum held at a Nairobi hotel under theme “Joining together to celebrate our successes in the fight against HIV in […]