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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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Synod office sets path to 2028 ecclesial assembly

A new Vatican document outlines four stages for local Churches, bishops’ conferences, and continental bodies to assess how synodality is taking root after the 2021–2024 Synod on Synodality. [...]

Leader of Pontifical Academy for Life offers overview of academy a year into his presidency

The academy's focus is to have a center of studies to “research about the new challenges” and “the new problems concerning human life,” Archbishop Renzo Pegoraro said. [...]

Church in Mexico calls for combating human trafficking and exploitation during 2026 World Cup

The millions of people coming to Mexico for the World Cup represent an opportunity for human traffickers, prompting the Church in the country to raise awareness and recommend prevention measures. [...]

DR Congo diocese issues Ebola prevention measures after health emergency declaration

Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele had directed that all Catholic communities in the diocese observe strict preventive measures aimed at limiting the spread of the deadly virus. [...]

Nigerian bishop appeals for prayers for 'safe release' of abducted teachers, students, children

After students, teachers and young children were abducted in Nigeria's Oyo State on May 15, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo has urged Catholics to pray for the victims. [...]

Middle East & African News
Synod office sets path to 2028 ecclesial assembly

A new Vatican document outlines four stages for local Churches, bishops’ conferences, and continental bodies to assess how synodality is taking root after the 2021–2024 Synod on Synodality. [...]

Leader of Pontifical Academy for Life offers overview of academy a year into his presidency

The academy's focus is to have a center of studies to “research about the new challenges” and “the new problems concerning human life,” Archbishop Renzo Pegoraro said. [...]

Church in Mexico calls for combating human trafficking and exploitation during 2026 World Cup

The millions of people coming to Mexico for the World Cup represent an opportunity for human traffickers, prompting the Church in the country to raise awareness and recommend prevention measures. [...]

DR Congo diocese issues Ebola prevention measures after health emergency declaration

Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele had directed that all Catholic communities in the diocese observe strict preventive measures aimed at limiting the spread of the deadly virus. [...]

Nigerian bishop appeals for prayers for 'safe release' of abducted teachers, students, children

After students, teachers and young children were abducted in Nigeria's Oyo State on May 15, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo has urged Catholics to pray for the victims. [...]

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Prayer of the Day

O loving messenger of the Incarnation, descend upon all those for whom I wish peace and happiness. Spread your wings over the cradles of the new-born babes, O thou who didst announce the coming of the Infant Jesus. Give to the young a lily petal from the virginal scepter in your hand. Cause the Ave Maria to re-echo in all hearts that they may find grace and joy through Mary. Finally, recall the sublime words spoken on the day of the Annunciation-- "Nothing is impossible with God," and ... [...]

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Synod office sets path to 2028 ecclesial assembly

A new Vatican document outlines four stages for local Churches, bishops’ conferences, and continental bodies to assess how synodality is taking root after the 2021–2024 Synod on Synodality. [...]

Daily Readings

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 23:6-11, Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 22:30, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16:7-11, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16:5, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16:1-2, Gospel: John 17:20-26 [...]