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In Memory of Most Rev. Albert Privet Thévenot, M. Afr.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, has announced the sudden passing of Most Reverend Albert Privet Thévenot, M. Afr. Bishop Thévenot peacefully passed away from heart failure at his residence in Prince Albert on April 13, the morning of Palm Sunday. He was 79. Bishop Thévenot was a dedicated member of the…
Read More The Catholic Church in Africa: Growing with Challenges and Opportunities
The Catholic Church in Africa is experiencing remarkable growth, with projections indicating that by 2050, one-third of the world’s Catholics will be African. This dynamic expansion reflects the Church’s close engagement with local communities, addressing critical needs like education, healthcare, and peacebuilding, as highlighted by Cardinal Protase Rugambwa in an interview with EWTN. However, this…
Read More Father Barthélémy Bazemo, M.Afr, Appointed Provincial of the Americas
Father Barthélémy Bazemo, M.Afr, Appointed Provincial of the Americas Washington, D.C., USA – July 1, 2024 – We are delighted to announce that Father Barthélémy Bazemo, M.Afr, originally from Burkina Faso, has been appointed as the new Provincial of the Americas for the Missionaries of Africa, effective July 1, 2024. Father Bazemo succeeds Father Réal…
Read More In Memory of Father William Francis Moroney M.Afr.
Father William Francis Moroney M. Afr. (1935-2024) passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. A Chicago native, Father Moroney commenced his priestly journey with the Archdiocese of Chicago at Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary and St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois, before entering the Society of Missionaries of…
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