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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
Catholic bishops urge compassion, access to care be reflected in Medicaid rule

U.S. bishops are encouraging changes to the rule that enforces work requirements for Medicaid recipients to ensure that people in need do not lose coverage. [...]

Peru seeks to turn Pope Leo’s legacy into an international pilgrimage destination

Pope Leo’s XIV’s upcoming visit to Peru can serve as a launchpad for turning the country into a regular destination for pilgrims, benefiting the local economy. [...]

Haiti bishop says gangs target Church as violence shuts parishes, schools

The Church is “the last remaining bulkhead — moral, ethical, spiritual, and prophetic,” Bishop Joseph Gontrand Décoste said. “That is why they want to eliminate us.” [...]

Texas court orders hospitals to provide lifesaving care to baby at center of surrogacy dispute

A Texas district court ruled that UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas were obligated to care for Gabriel, a baby due to be born to surrogate [...]

Medicaid formally ends funds for ‘sex-rejecting procedures’ for minors with final rule

The development formalizes a policy of the Trump administration. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged government action in this area. [...]

Middle East & African News
Catholic bishops urge compassion, access to care be reflected in Medicaid rule

U.S. bishops are encouraging changes to the rule that enforces work requirements for Medicaid recipients to ensure that people in need do not lose coverage. [...]

Peru seeks to turn Pope Leo’s legacy into an international pilgrimage destination

Pope Leo’s XIV’s upcoming visit to Peru can serve as a launchpad for turning the country into a regular destination for pilgrims, benefiting the local economy. [...]

Haiti bishop says gangs target Church as violence shuts parishes, schools

The Church is “the last remaining bulkhead — moral, ethical, spiritual, and prophetic,” Bishop Joseph Gontrand Décoste said. “That is why they want to eliminate us.” [...]

Texas court orders hospitals to provide lifesaving care to baby at center of surrogacy dispute

A Texas district court ruled that UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas were obligated to care for Gabriel, a baby due to be born to surrogate [...]

Medicaid formally ends funds for ‘sex-rejecting procedures’ for minors with final rule

The development formalizes a policy of the Trump administration. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged government action in this area. [...]

Your Daily Dose

Prayer of the Day

O Lord, Jesus Christ, Redeemer and Saviour, forgive my sins, just as You forgave Peter's denial and those who crucified You. Count not my transgressions, but, rather, my tears of repentance. Remember not my iniquities, but, more especially, my sorrow for the offenses I have committed against You. I long to be true to Your Word, and pray that You will love me and come to make Your dwelling place within me. I promise to give You praise and glory in love and in service ... [...]

Saint of the Day
Catholic bishops urge compassion, access to care be reflected in Medicaid rule

U.S. bishops are encouraging changes to the rule that enforces work requirements for Medicaid recipients to ensure that people in need do not lose coverage. [...]

Daily Readings

Reading 1: Ezekiel 12:1-12, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 78:61-62, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 78:56-59, Gospel: Matthew 19:1, Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35 [...]