By Pamela Adinda, AMECEA Online News The Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa-ACWECA has made it a priority to strengthen the sustainability of Religious Life among the Congregations from the member countries. Speaking to AMECEA Online News, ACWECA Secretary General Sr. Eneless Chimbali, SBVM, indicated that the issue of sustainability of Religious
By Pamela Adinda, AMECEA Online News President of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) Sr. Cecilia Njeri, LSOSF, has expressed immense gratitude to Religious Congregations from the ten Member countries for their strong commitment towards the course of the Association. Evident through the membership financial contributions and full participation in
The Holy Father Pope Francis has asked the members of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) to deepen the bonds of Friendship and communion among themselves so that they may offer a more convincing witness to society and the Church, and a united apostolate to the poor, the sick and
Zambian Catholic Bishop, Patrick Chisanga, has challenged Religious women in Zambia to take part in formation of priests in seminaries. “Venture into specialised studies especially Religious studies, to equip yourselves with a deeper understanding of Theology, Liturgy and the Bible not only for your spiritual and religious growth but also to participate in the formation
A Consultant at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Pastoral Solidarity Fund for Africa has argued Religious women from Africa to have a spirit of mercy, love for the poor, humility, a welcoming spirit and a genuine proclamation of Gospel joy through their service. Mr. Fritz Zuger was addressed the Major Superiors and
Catholic Bishops from the AMECEA (Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa) Region have converged in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 19th AMECEA plenary which began Friday, 13th July, 2018. The 19th AMECEA plenary, which has brought together about 100 bishops from the AMECEA region, is expected to end Monday, 23rd July, 2018. It
The 17th Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) Plenary Assembly come to a close with Religious Women in the Region committing to deepen their consecration, being in solidarity with those who suffer and collaborating and sharing of spiritual, human and financial resources. His Eminence JoãoCardinal Bráz de Aviz, in his keynote
In bid to promote the holistic development of children between the ages of 0-5 years, the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Eastern Africa has been working in collaboration with the Religious Women in Malawi, Zambia and Kenya. With support from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, CRS is working through National Associations of Sister congregations in Kenya
The Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania, His Excellency Archbishop Marek Solczynskinew has challenged Religious Women in Eastern and Central Africa not to forget the witness of their Religious Consecration as that was the core of their apostolate. In his homily last Thursday during the closing Mass of the 17th Plenary Assembly of the Association of Consecrated
Religious women have been urged to announce the Gospel to the marginalized people and those who are being intimidated mostly serving the People of South Sudan. This call was made by Sister Yudith Pereira Rico, (RJM) who presented a paper on her experience of working the project of Solidarity with South Sudan. Sister Pereira said