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The Namibian Catholic Bishops Conference, established in 1996, is the episcopal conference of the Catholic Church in Namibia. The NCBC is a member of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa and Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar.

Circular Letter of the Archdiocese of Windhoek

KM 357 /08/ 2024 | August - December 2024
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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11

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Vatican News
Judge denies mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after testimony on Catholic doctrine

An expert witness had briefly addressed the topic of mortal sin and suicide before objections from Clancy’s defense team. [...]

Illinois says Catholic hospitals won’t have to promote suicide as federal lawsuit plays out

The state agreed to a federal court order amid a suit brought by the Diocese of Springfield and Bishop Thomas Paprocki. [...]

Vatican still hasn’t approved Germany’s new synodal body, bishop says

The Vatican has been reviewing the bylaws for Germany’s planned Synodal Conference since late March, with the panel’s first meeting in doubt for November. [...]

Vatican foreign minister meets with officials in Russia to discuss Ukraine conflict

Archbishop Paul Gallagher met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Aug. 25. [...]

Harvard chaplain discusses ‘record-breaking’ number of conversions at the university

Paralleling trends elsewhere, at Harvard University more young people than ever are joining the Catholic Church. [...]

Middle East & African News
Chicago priest reinstated after being cleared in sex abuse investigation

After reviewing a joint investigation, Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, has approved Father Michael Pfleger to return to ministry “effective immediately.” [...]

Watchdog group flags safety concerns at Colorado abortion clinics after death of teenager

Last year, 18-year-old Lexi Arguello died after complications from a late-term abortion. Activists say staff waited too long to call 911 — and note that women continue to be injured [...]

Hundreds of faith leaders urge Trump administration to extend TPS for El Salvador

While faith leaders describe conditions in El Salvador as “unsafe,” the U.S. government has classified the country as a low-risk destination. [...]

Man in viral church video was removed by outsiders, Los Angeles Archdiocese says

The archdiocese said the parish had no participation in a demonstration that moved into the church, nor did it give permission for its filming. [...]

Vocations initiative topping 100,000 followers launches priestly discernment program

Shepherding Future Shepherds, an initiative through the International Institute for Culture, will partner with the Avila Institute’s High Calling program. [...]

Your Daily Dose

Prayer of the Day

Heavenly Father, Your infinite love for us has chosen a blessed angel in heaven and appointed him our guide during this earthly pilgrimage. Accept our thanks for so great a blessing. Grant that we may experience the assistance of our holy protector in all our necessities. And you, holy, loving angel and guide, watch over us with all the tenderness of your angelic heart. Keep us always on the way that leads to heaven, and cease not to pray for us until we have ... [...]

Saint of the Day
Chicago priest reinstated after being cleared in sex abuse investigation

After reviewing a joint investigation, Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, has approved Father Michael Pfleger to return to ministry “effective immediately.” [...]

Daily Readings

Reading 1: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18, Reading 1: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 128:4-5, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 128:1-2, Gospel: Matthew 23:27-32 [...]