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  Sr. Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA Members of RSCK with Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Archbishop Bert van Megen During the Annual General Meeting of Religious men under their umbrella body Religious Superiors’ Conference of Kenya (RSCK), the participants have been urged to value the life of communion and embrace the prophetic aspect of Religious life.” Addressing 35 Religious superiors drawn from approximately 35 congregations, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya and South Sudan Archbishop Bert van Megen reminded the leaders of various men congregations that “ We humans are not created to live alone.” “In order to live a full stature of our life, one of the important aspects of our spiritual life and attitude in facing the challenges of our mission is the communion of life and of intentions,” the Prelate underscored. He reiterated Pope Francis’ message in his latest Encyclical letter Fratelli Tutti published on October 4 saying, “ Nowadays we are more alone than ever in an increasing...

  Sr . Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA Africa Task Force on Fratelli Tutti Nearly a week after Pope Francis released the encyclical letter Fratelli Tutti, the Catholic Church in Africa in collaboration with various partner organizations have analyzed it and echo Pope’s message on the need to have “new economic model” that is “incisive and sustainable.” At a webinar conference themed “What is Pope Francis Saying about the Global Economy, Politics, Peace and Security and the Global South,” organizers of the virtual session stated in a statement sent to AMECEA Online that, “We need a new economic model, not because Pope Francis is asking for one (but) because we have no choice except to develop a model that promotes life both now and in the future.” They explained further that “in the mind of Pope Francis, crisis is an opportunity for us to build back better and ensure no one is left behind. In his key note address, the Deputy Secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Int...

  Andrew Viano A Virtual Conference for children that brought together more than 175 participants from Zambia and Malawi agreed that Covid-19 pandemic should offer a rare opportunity for Catholic children across the globe and Sub-Saharan countries to evangelize and invigorate in prayer in their homes. Fr Vincent Mwakhwawa The conference which was co-hosted by Pontifical Missionaries of Zambia and Malawi highlighted the need for children to actively take part in spreading the Word of God as part of the children’s missionary role as baptized members of the Church. In his opening remarks, PMS Director for Zambia, Fr Edwin expressed his satisfaction with the participation of children in the conference from 19 dioceses from the two countries. Fr Edwin further urged children not relent in prayer. In his remarks, his counterpart from Malawi, Fr Vincent Mwakhwawa said the conference was an eye opener and a step further in ensuring that children live a prayerful life especially in the ...

  By Mwenya Mukuka  Mr. Eugene Kabilika, Caritas Zambia Executive Director As the world commemorates the 2020 World Food Day, Caritas Zambia says the shocks the world is experiencing today highlight the urgent need to support agro-ecology. Agro-ecology is a people centric system of sustainable agriculture and social justice movement driven by local farmers and other food producers to maintain power over their local food systems, protecting their livelihoods and communities, and defending every right to nutritious and diverse food. Speaking at the 2 nd National Food and Seed Festival in Lusaka, Caritas Zambia Executive Director Mr. Eugene Kabilika said climate change, economic downturn and widespread disease threaten African food systems. “Climate change, economic downturn and widespread disease threaten African food systems. However, agroecology enables food producers to develop sustainable farms, bustling local markets, and small innovative enterprises that bring securit...

  By Demetria Banda The Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) Malawi has expressed gratitude to the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, the Pallottines at Kaphatika Parish in Ntchisi District for responding to teachings they were given in preparation for World Mission Sunday which will be celebrated on 18 th October 2020. It’s now two weeks since Pontifical Mission Societies launched the work of teaching Christians. The launch was presided over by the PMS National Director Fr. Vincent Mwakhwawa on 1 st October at Kaphatika in Ntchisi to prepare for the celebration of World Mission Sunday. The PMS Director of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Rev. Fr. Francis Lekaleka has since disclosed constructive feedback on the religious lessons given to Christians at Kaphatika Parish in preparation for World Mission Sunday. “In the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, preparations for World Mission Sunday have been underway for some time at Kaphatika Parish in Ntchisi District where this year’s celebration ...

  Sr. Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA In a two-day Annual General Meeting for members of the Religious Superiors’ Conference in Kenya (RSCK) that concluded Wednesday, October 14, the men Religious leaders not only deliberated on various activities and reports during the meeting but also elected new office bearers who will oversee the running of the conference for the next three years. The members elected Fr. Robert Karanja Ireri, a member of the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA) who will take over from Fr. Paul Sila, a member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) who has served as the RSCK chairman for the last four years. In an interview with AMECEA Online on Wednesday after the elections, the new RSCK chairman commonly known as Fr. Bob who is currently the Regional Vicar of OSA, Kenya, confirmed his election saying, “After we did the elections, I have been tasked with carrying the cross of RSCK leadership for the next three years. This is not an easy task really, but ...