SECAM Communications

April 19, 2024

SECAM at the fourth world gathering of the Global Christian Forum in Accra

The Global Christian Forum organized the fourth world gathering in Accra, Ghana, from 15 to 20 April 2024. Christians from all over the world took part […]
April 19, 2024

“Called to sow seeds of hope and to build peace”

On the occasion of the celebration of the 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Sunday April 21, 2024, we are happy to publish here the […]
March 12, 2024

The Church of Africa Denounces the Exploitation of Mineral and Natural Resources, Fueling Conflict and suffering

Accra (Ghana), March 11, 2024/SECAM – The Symposium of the Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) convened a pivotal seminar addressing the theme of “Conflicts […]
March 9, 2024

SECAM PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES GHANA AND CALL FOR ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE

ACCRA, Ghana, March 6, 2024/SECAM – On the occasion of the celebration of the sixty-seventh anniversary of the independence of Ghana, His Eminence Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo-Besungu, […]
March 4, 2024

Statement of SECAM-Justice, Peace and Development Commission to the 56th Conference of African Ministers of Finance

March 4, 2024

SECAM NEWS Vol. 2024 No. 02 English

February 19, 2024

CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AFRICA EMPOWERS ITS AFRICAN UNION LIAISON OFFICE IN ADDIS ABABA

A delegation from the Secretariat of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 9th to 14th February […]
February 6, 2024

Synodality: The Bishops of Africa and Europe committed to walk together in communion and solidarity

To you, the dear people of God in Africa and Europe, grace and peace, from us, the Bishops of the SECAM and CCEE delegations, gathered in […]
February 5, 2024

SECAM NEWS Vol. 2024 No. 01 – English

January 18, 2024

Declaração de imprensa sobre um seminário de Bispos Católicos africanos e europeus em Nairobi

January 18, 2024

Communiqué de presse sur un séminaire des Évêques catholiques africains et européens à Nairobi

January 18, 2024

Press Statement on an African and European Catholic Bishops’ seminar in Nairobi

January 11, 2024

SECAM: “NO BLESSING FOR HOMOSEXUAL COUPLES IN ALL CHURCHES IN AFRICA”

SECAM: “No blessing for homosexual couples in all Churches in Africa” Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Grace and peace! The message that I transmit to […]
December 6, 2023

Resolutions and recommendations from the 50th Anniversary of CEPACS celebration

Resolutions and Recommendations from the 50th Anniversary of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) held at Lumen Christi Retreat and Media Centre, Lagos, […]
April 9, 2023

MENSAGEM PASCAL DO SECRETÁRIO-GERAL DA SCEAM, REV. FR. RAFAEL SIMBINE JUNIOR

Ele estava morto, mas agora vive para sempre (Ap 1:8). Eminências e Excelências, desejo-vos um muito bom tempo pascal. Que o Senhor ressuscitado nos renove com a força da sua ressurreição para crescer cada vez mais no conhecimento e na prática da vontade de Deus. Feliz Páscoa a todos.
April 9, 2023

MESSAGE DE PÂQUES DU SECRÉTAIRE GÉNÉRAL DU SCEAM, LE PÈRE RAFAEL SIMBINE JUNIOR

Il était mort, mais il vit maintenant pour toujours (Apocalypse 1:8). Éminences et Excellences, je vous souhaite une très bonne période de Pâques. Que le Seigneur ressuscité nous renouvelle par la puissance de sa résurrection afin de grandir toujours plus dans la connaissance et la pratique de la volonté de Dieu. Joyeuses Pâques à tous.
April 9, 2023

EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF SECAM, REV.FR. RAFAEL SIMBINE JUNIOR

He was dead, but he now lives forever (Rev. 1:8). Eminences and Excellencies, I wish you a very good Easter season. May the Risen Lord renew us with the power of his resurrection in order to grow more and more in the knowledge and practice of God’s will. Happy Easter to you all.
March 19, 2023

MESSAGE DE FÉLICITATIONS AU Mgr. LUCIO ANDRICE MUANDULA, 1er VICE-PRÉSIDENT DU SCEAM

Le Symposium des Conférences Épiscopales d'Afrique et de Madagascar (SCEAM) et toute l'Église en Afrique expriment leur profonde joie à la nouvelle de la nomination de Mgr Lucio Andrice MUANDULA, premier vice-président du SCEAM, comme membre de la Commission préparatoire pour faciliter la tenue de la 16ème Assemblée Générale Ordinaire du Synode des Évêques, prévue en octobre 2023. Il s'agit d'une tâche de grande responsabilité ! En effet, il est demandé à cette commission d'encourager le processus continu de renouveau de toute l'Église catholique afin d'être une Église synodale, une Église de communion, de participation et de mission. L'Église d'Afrique et des Îles vous félicite, Excellence Monseigneur Lucio Andrice MUANDULA, et prie pour vous afin que votre mission soit couronnée de succès.
March 19, 2023

MENSAGEM DE FELICITAÇÕES À MAIORIA DOS REV. LUCIO ANDRICE MUANDULA, 1º VICE PRESIDENTE DO SECAM

O Simpósio das Conferências Episcopais de África e Madagáscar (SCEAM) e toda a Igreja em África expressam profunda alegria com a notícia da nomeação do Rev. Lúcio Andrice MUANDULA, Primeiro Vice-Presidente do SCEAM, como membro da Comissão Preparatória para facilitar a realização da 16ª Assembleia Geral Ordinária do Sínodo dos Bispos, agendada para Outubro de 2023. Esta é uma tarefa de grande responsabilidade! Com efeito, esta comissão é convidada a promover o processo de renovação em curso de toda a Igreja Católica a fim de ser uma Igreja sinodal, uma Igreja de comunhão, participação e missão. A Igreja em África e as Ilhas felicita-o, Sua Excelência o Bispo Lucio Andrice MUANDULA e reza por si na conclusão bem sucedida da sua missão.
March 19, 2023

MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATION TO MOST REV. LUCIO ANDRICE MUANDULA, 1st VICE PRESIDENT OF SECAM

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) and the entire Church in Africa express deep joy at the news of the appointment of Most Rev. Lucio Andrice MUANDULA, who is First Vice-President of SECAM, as a member of the Preparatory Commission to facilitate the holding of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, scheduled for October 2023. This is a task of great responsibility! Indeed, this commission is asked to foster the ongoing process of renewal of the whole Catholic Church in order to be a synodal Church, a Church of communion, participation and mission. The Church in Africa and the Islands congratulate you, Your Excellency Bishop Lucio Andrice MUANDULA and pray for you in the successful completion of your mission.
March 15, 2023

MENSAGEM DE FELICITAÇÕES AO SEU PAPA FRANCIS: DEZ (10) ANOS DE PONTIFICADO

Em nome da Igreja em África e das ilhas. Dou-vos os meus parabéns e votos de sucesso pela celebração do 10º aniversário da vossa missão petrina. O Concílio de Cardeais foi criado para aconselhar o Papa sobre a governação da Igreja Universal, inspirando-se na profunda experiência local dos cardeais. O Continente Africano orgulha-se de ter o seu querido filho como membro deste Conselho Pontifício.