Press release

February 17, 2025

Christ, source of hope, reconciliation and peace: a call to prayer and fasting

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him” (Rom 15:13) CHRIST, SOURCE OF HOPE, RECONCILIATION AND PEACE: […]
February 8, 2025

SECAM Statement on the Ongoing Conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Statement from the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) on the Ongoing Conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Christ is our […]
October 14, 2024

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo: “The Church cannot remain silent in the face of the illegal exploitation of mineral resources in Africa”

“Modern martyrs, victims of the exploitation of mineral resources in Africa: Realities and perspectives of the outgoing Church”. This is the theme of a conference presented […]
September 23, 2024

Season of creation: Statement from the Justice, Peace and Development Commission of SECAM

A Call to Prayer, Reflection and Concrete Actions Statement from the Justice, Peace and Development Commission of SECAM 23 September 2024 Each year, the Season of […]
September 17, 2024

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION FUNDING SHOULD RESPECT INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS

PRESS RELEASE EUROPEAN AND AFRICAN UNION SHOULD ENSURE BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION FUNDING RESPECTS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS The Justice, Peace and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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?” […]
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 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

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, […]
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.