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September 8, 2024

SECAM and MISSIO Empowering African Women Religious

In Lomé, Togo, Catholic women religious from Africa met from 4 to 9 September to reflect on their empowerment and security. The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences […]
August 10, 2024

SECAM Celebrating ACI Africa at 5: Heads in Heaven with Feet Firmly on the Ground

On the occasion of the 5th Anniversary Celebration of the Association for Catholic Information in Africa (ACI Africa), August 9, 2024, at JJ MacCarthy Centre, Riverside […]
July 26, 2024

Brazzaville: SECAM addresses challenges and perspectives for the Church in Africa and the society

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) is gathering with the Secretaries General of the Episcopal Conferences of Africa and its Islands. Opened […]
June 7, 2024

SECAM: Promoting quality education, Chaplains and Rectors of African Catholic universities meet in Tanzania

Rectors, chaplains and other officials from Catholic universities across the African continent and its islands are gathering in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for an important seminar. […]
May 20, 2024

Message from the President of SECAM on the Feast of Pentecost

“Hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” (Roman 5:5) Message […]
May 10, 2024

Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human Communication

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 58th WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human […]
April 26, 2024

African perspective on “How can we become a synodal Church in mission?”

PRESS BRIEFING TOWARDS OCTOBER 2024: “HOW CAN WE BE A SYNODAL CHURCH ON MISSION?’’ April 23-26, 2024 My dear brothers and sisters of ecclesial communication, As indicated […]
April 24, 2024

Build a Synodal Church in mission: African Synod Delegates in seminar in Nairobi

PREPARATORY WORKSHOP FOR THE AFRICAN DELEGATES TO THE SECOND SESSION OF THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY Towards October 2024: “How can we be a Synodal Church in mission?” […]
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

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 […]
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 […]
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.