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March 9, 2024
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
February 19, 2024
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
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
January 18, 2024
January 11, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
March 15, 2023
Au nom de l'Eglise d'Afrique et des Iles. Je vous présente mes félicitations et mes meilleurs vœux pour la célébration du 10ème anniversaire de votre mission pétrinienne.
Le Conseil des cardinaux a été créé pour conseiller le pape sur le gouvernement de l'Église universelle, en s'appuyant sur la profonde expérience locale des cardinaux. African Continent est fier de compter son cher fils parmi les membres de ce conseil papal.
March 13, 2023
On behalf of the Church in Africa and the Islands. I offer you my congratulations and best wishes for the celebration of the 10th anniversary of your petrine mission.
The Council of Cardinals was created to advise the Pope on the governance of the Universal Church, drawing on the cardinals’ deep local experience. African Continent is proud to have his dear son as member of this papal council.
March 13, 2023
The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) and the entire Church in Africa have received with great joy the news of the renewal of the mandate of His Eminence, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, Archbishop of Kinshasa and President of SECAM.
The Council of Cardinals was created to advise the Pope on the governance of the Universal Church, drawing on the cardinals’ deep local experience. African Continent is proud to have his dear son as member of this papal council.
All of Africa congratulates you, Your Eminence, Cardinal Ambongo, and assures you of continued spiritual and moral support to effectively carry out your noble mission.
March 13, 2023
Le Symposium des Conférences Épiscopales d’Afrique et de Madagascar (SCEAM) et toute l’Église en Afrique ont reçu avec une grande joie la nouvelle du renouvellement du mandat de Son Éminence, le Cardinal Ambongo, Archevêque de Kinshasa et Président du SCEAM.
Le Conseil des cardinaux a été créé pour conseiller le pape sur la gouvernance de l’Église universelle, en s’appuyant sur la profonde expérience locale des cardinaux. Le continent africain est fier d’avoir son cher fils comme membre de ce concile pontifical.
March 3, 2023
The Synodal Continental Assembly for Africa opened this morning in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) withthe Holy Mass presided by Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, Archbishop of Luxembourg and Relator General of the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, who reminded that “Synod is not about power. It is not about democracy. It is about the Holy Spirit. It is about a Church which is open to the world. Its mission is to all humanity. It is a Church which knows how to pray. It is a Church in line with the Holy Spirit
February 28, 2023
The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) wishes to inform you of the gathering of delegates from across the continent and its islands for a Continental Synod Assembly which takes place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from the 1st to 6thMarch 2023. The about 200 Delegates to gather in Addis Ababa are: cardinals, archbishops, bishops, consecrated men and women, lay people (men, women and the youth), seminarians, novices and representatives of other faiths. They shall re-look at the issues that have emerged in the DCS, share their experiences and identify what strongly resonates with the lived experiences of the Church in Africa.