AMECEA

Sr. Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA The plenary theme for the 21st assembly of the bishops of Eastern Africa, slated for 19–26 July, is “AMECEA’s Synodal Journey with Young People: Building Bridges of Communion, Hope, Justice, and Good Governance.” Expounding on this theme, which seems to resonate so well with the institution chosen to host the assembly, that is, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), located in Nairobi, Kenya, Fr. Prof.

Luke Bisani The Association of Women in Religious Institutes of Malawi (AWRIM) in the Diocese of Zomba has elected a new Steering Committee to guide the association’s activities and advance its mission within the diocese. Presenting the newly elected leaders at the residence of the Bishop of Zomba Diocese, Rt. Rev. Alfred Mateyu Chaima, outgoing Chairperson, Sr. Anastanzia Dzoole called on the new committee to uphold and advance the strategic vision of the diocese.

Bezawit Assefa His Eminence Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches of the Holy See, has arrived in Ethiopia for a pastoral and apostolic visit. Accompanied by Fr. Dmytro Sabadokh, Special Secretary to the Prefect, and Fr. Jarozlav Lajciak, responsible for the Eastern Churches of Ethiopia and Eritrea, He arrived on the 2nd of June 2026.

Sr. Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA The Vice Chancellor of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) has assured the people of God in the eastern Africa region that the University, which has been entrusted by the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) with hosting the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), is not just ready, but eager to offer its services. “For us, concerning the venue, everything is done.

Luke Bisani The Chancellor of the Catholic University of Malawi, Rt. Rev. Martin Anwel Mtumbuka has called for the production of graduates who uphold integrity and strong moral values alongside academic excellence. Speaking during the University’s 25th Congregation for the conferment of certificates, diplomas, and degrees held last Friday, Bishop Mtumbuka expressed concern over the growing number of educated individuals who lack integrity in their professional and public service roles.

Sandra Kunda The AMECEA PIHD Capacity-Building Workshop on Advancing the spirit of synodality in the integral human development mission of the Church in the region was held over the last three days in Lusaka, bringing together Diocesan Justice and Peace officers and ZCCB. Officially opening the meeting, Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) Secretary General, Rev.

Fr. Frank Mwinganyama His Grace Thomas Luke Msusa of Blantyre, Malawi, has called for collaboration among members of the World Union of Catholic Women Organization (WUCWO) in the Archdiocese, describing it as critical to peacebuilding and the mission of the Church. Archbishop remarked when presiding over the Eucharistic Celebration for WUCWO-Blantyre at St. Joseph Parish on 30th May, 2026. The spiritual event was held under the theme, “Hundred and sixteen Years of Commitment to Peace Building”.

Sr. Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA The Pastoral Department of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), in partnership with Paulines Publications Africa, recently released a new book to mark the Golden Jubilee of one of the most transformative pastoral innovations in Eastern Africa: The Small Christian Community (SCCs) model.

Sandra Kunda The Catholic Diocese of Solwezi has held its 93rd Inter-Diocesan Pastoral Coordinating Team (IPCT) meeting, bringing together pastoral coordinators and Church representatives from various dioceses. The meeting was held from Monday, 1st June 2026, to 4th June 2026, focusing on reflection, planning, and collaboration.

Sr. Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA Last month, April, when Very Rev. Fr. Stephen Mbugua Ngari, the Vice Chancellor of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), received an unexpected invitation from an organization named “Aspire West Africa,” he wondered what it all meant, yet he wasn’t familiar with the organization.