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February 27, 2023
Le Symposium des Conférences Épiscopales d'Afrique et de Madagascar (SCEAM) souhaite vous informer du rassemblement des délégués de tout le continent et de ses îles pour une Assemblée Synodale Continentale qui aura lieu à Addis Abeba, Ethiopie, du 1er au 6 mars 2023. Les quelque 200 délégués qui se réuniront à Addis-Abeba sont : des cardinaux, des archevêques, des évêques, des hommes et des femmes consacrés, des laïcs (hommes, femmes et jeunes), des séminaristes, des novices et des représentants d'autres confessions. Ils examineront les questions qui ont émergé dans le DEC, partager ont leurs expériences et identifieront ce qui résonne fortement avec les expériences vécues par l'Église en Afrique.
February 27, 2023
O Simpósio das ConferênciasEpiscopais de África e Madagáscar (SECAM) desejainformar-vossobre a reunião de delegados de todo o continente e das suasilhas para uma Assembleia da fase continental do Sínodo que terálugaremAdisAbeba, Etiópia, de 1 a 6 de março de 2023. Oscerca de 200 delegados a reuniremAdisAbebasão: cardeais, arcebispos, bispos, consagrados e consagradas, leigos (homens, mulheres e jovens), seminaristas, noviços e representantes de outros credos. Elesdevemvoltaraolhar para as questões que surgiram no DTC, partilhar as suasexperiências e identificar o que ressoafortemente com as experiênciasvividas pela IgrejaemÁfrica.
February 18, 2023
Le Conseil présidentiel du SCEAM est recomposé en tenant compte de la représentation linguistique du SCEAM. (Français, Portugais et Anglais) Donc, actuellement, ce Conseil est le suivant :
Président : Fridolin Cardinal AMBONGO (République démocratique du Congo, RDC)
Premier Vice-président : Mgr Lucio Andrice MUANDULA (Mozambique)
Deuxième Vice-président : Mgr Stephen Dami MAMZA (Nigéria)
Trésorier : Mgr Gabriel Edoe kUMORDJI (GHANA)
February 17, 2023
SECAM Presidential Council is recomposed taking into consideration the SECAM linguistic representation.( French, Portuguese and English) So, currently, this Council is as follow:
President: Fridolin Cardinal AMBONGO (Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC)
First Vice-President: Most Rev. Lucio Andrice MUANDULA (Mozambique)
Second Vice-President: Most Rev. Stephen Dami MAMZA (Nigeria)
Treasurer: Most Rev. Gabriel Edoe kUMORDJI (GHANA)
February 6, 2023
A Áfricaestáfeliz e grata por esta 4ª visitaapostólica do Santo Padre aocontinente. De facto, através da suavisitaaestesdoispaíses (República Democrática do Congo e Sudão do Sul), a Áfricaviveudiasinesquecíveis com o Papa Francisco.
Maisumavez, elemostrou o grande amor que tem por África. Emborafrágil, quisviraténóscomoperegrino de esperança, e rezarconnosco pela paz, justiça e reconciliaçãoemÁfrica.
February 6, 2023
L'Afrique est heureuse et reconnaissante pour cette 4ème visite apostolique du Saint Père sur le continent. En effet, à travers sa visite dans ces deux pays (République Démocratique du Congo et Sud Soudan), l'Afrique a vécu des jours inoubliables avec le Pape François.
Une fois de plus, il a montré le grand amour qu'il porte à l'Afrique. Bien que fragile, il a voulu venir vers nous comme un pèlerin de l'espoir, et prier avec nous pour la paix, la justice et la réconciliation en Afrique.
February 6, 2023
Africa is happy and grateful for this 4th apostolic visit of the Holy Father to the continent. In fact, through his visit to these two countries (Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan), Africa experienced unforgettable days with Pope Francis.
Once again, he showed the great love that he has for Africa. Even though frail, he wanted to come to us as a pilgrim of hope, and to pray with us for peace, justice and reconciliation in Africa.
February 1, 2023
Le Saint-Père vient en pèlerin de paix et de réconciliation dans toute l’Afrique et en particulier en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) et au Soudan du Sud, deux pays qui ont subi toutes sortes de violences, avec des milliers de personnes déplacées. Avec le pape François, l’Afrique consacrera près d’une semaine de prière pour la paix et la réconciliation.
Ce voyage apostolique est tout à fait unique puisqu’il s’agit également de la première visite papale dans le plus jeune pays du monde, le Soudan du Sud. Il est également unique pour une autre raison: c’est la première fois qu’un pape visite un pays avec l’archevêque de Canterbury et le modérateur de l’Église d’Écosse.
January 31, 2023
O Santo Padre vemcomoperegrino de paz e reconciliação a toda a África e em particular à República Democrática do Congo (RDC) e ao Sul do Sudão, doispaíses que têmvindo a sofrertodo o tipo de violência, com milhares de pessoasdeslocadas. Com o Papa Francisco, a Áfricadedicaráquaseumasemana de oração pela paz e pela reconciliação.
Estaviagemapostólica é muito singular, umavez que esta é também a primeiravisita papal aomaisrecentepaís do mundo, o Sudão do Sul. É tambémúnica por outrarazão: é a primeiravez que um Papa visita um paísjuntamente com o Arcebispo de Cantuária e Moderador da Igreja da Escócia.
January 31, 2023
The Holy Father comes as a pilgrim of peace and reconciliation to all of Africa and in particular in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan, two countries that have been suffering every kind of violence, with thousands of displaced people. With Pope Francis, Africa will dedicate almost one week of prayer for peace and reconciliation.
This apostolic journey is very unique since this is also the first Papal Visit to the world’s newest country, South Sudan. It is also unique for another reason: it is the first time that a Pope visits a country together with the Archbishop of Canterbury and Moderator of the Church of Scotland.
South Sudan will witness the visit of Pope Francis, the Archbishop Justin Welby and Rt. Rev. Dr. Iain Greenshields, who together will hold anEcumenical Celebration for peace, reconciliation, social justice and interfaith dialogue in South Sudan.
We pray for the success of this special apostolic visit.
January 26, 2023
On the first day of this session, the participants who came from all the regions that comprise SECAM took some time to share their experiences of the work done at home following the first working session,which took place from 6th to 9th December in Accra (Ghana).Some difficulties were noted especially in understanding the synod process and how to use the method of spiritual conversation. However, as time passes especially after this second session, some improvements are visible.
One of the important moments of this Session has been the reflection anew on the Document for the Continental Stage (DCS) which was sent to the Universal Church by the General Secretariat of the Synod in October 2022. In that document, the General Secretariat calls the Church to engage with an open mind in a process of prayerful listening and dialogue hence spiritual discernment as they interact with the issues raised in the DCS. This would allow the participants to deepen their knowledge of this valuable instrument of this continental Synodal journey.
The presentation of the draft of the African Synod Document was another no less important moment of this meeting here in Nairobi. The new elements gathered from the reports of the work done at home and the reflection on the Document of the Continental Stage enriched this draft, which is still work in progress.
Another great moment of this meeting was a presentation, discussion and approval of the programme of the Continental Synodal Plenary Assembly which will take place during the first week of March 2023, in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). Before the discussion of the programme, participants wanted to be sure that the delegates to the African Plenary Assembly represent all of Africa, the Islands and all the African realities.
January 25, 2023
Biblical Center for Africa and Madagascar (BICAM) based in Nairobi, Kenya is one of the vibrant departments under the Commission for Evangelization with the aim of making information concerning the Biblical Apostolate available to the Christian faithful as well as making the Word of God known, loved and lived in the continent of Africa. The Head of department, Fr. Albert Ngengi Mundele has organized a Seminar on Re-Launching the Biblical Apostolate in Africa in Nairobi, Kenya from 19–21 January 2023.The participants were Bible scholars and experts including bishops, priests and religious. During the two-day workshop, the participants shared their experiences on the biblical apostolate through group discussions and conferences.
January 24, 2023
Esta Segunda Sessão é para continuar a ouvir-se mutuamente e ao Espírito Santo, uma viagem que verá a equipa a retrabalhar o Documento Continental Africano Sinodal com os novos conhecimentos que vieram das igrejas locais e também para discutir um possível programa para a reunião do Sínodo Continental Africano, que está agendada para a primeira semana de Março de 2023 em Adis-Abeba, Etiópia.
January 24, 2023
Cette deuxième session a pour but de continuer à s'écouter les uns les autres et à écouter l'Esprit Saint, un voyage qui verra l'équipe retravailler sur le Document Synodal Continental Africain avec les nouvelles idées qui sont venues des Eglises locales et aussi pour discuter d'un programme possible pour la réunion du Synode Continental Africain, qui est prévue pour la première semaine de mars 2023 à Addis-Abeba, Ethiopie.
January 24, 2023
THE SECOND WORKING SESSION ON THE DOCUMENT FOR CONTINENTAL STAGE (DCS) IS UNDERWAY IN NAIROBI, KENYA
This Second Session is to continue listening to one another and the Holy Spirit, a journey that will see the team to rework on the African Synodal Continental Document with the new insights that have come from the local churches and also to discuss a possible program for the African Continental Synod gathering, which is scheduled for the first week of March 2023 in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia.
January 20, 2023
Our special thanks go to God Almighty, His Holiness Pope Francis, African leaders, Chiefs and the People of God in Africa and its Islands. We say God bless you. ’Ayekoo!!’
January 13, 2023
Puisse le Dieu de miséricorde accorder à son bon et fidèle serviteur, le Cardinal Richard Baawobr, le repos bien mérité dans son royaume de paix et de joie.
January 13, 2023
Dear Cardinal Richard may the God of mercies grant you a well-deserved rest in His kingdom of peace and joy.
January 13, 2023
Que o Deus misericordiosoconceda ao seubom e fiel servo, o Cardeal Richard BAAWOBR, um merecidodescanso no seureino de paz e alegria.
January 13, 2023
Ganasoubehonrar o seuilustrefilho, que serviu o seupaís, a África e o mundo.SCEAM terá sempre orgulhoemtertido um Presidente de tal calibre.
Maisumavez, descanseem Paz, SuaEminência Richard Cardinal Baawobr: que Deus o recompense portodo o bem que semeou. Prometemoscontinuarosvossossonhos e planos.
January 13, 2023
Le Ghana a su honorer son illustre fils, qui a servi son pays, l'Afrique et le monde. Le SCEAM sera toujours fier d'avoir eu un président de cette trempe.
Encore une fois, repose en paix, Votre Eminence Richard Cardinal BAAWOBR ; que Dieu vous récompense pour toutes les bonnes graines que vous avez semées. Nous vous promettons de poursuivre vos rêves et vos projets.