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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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CHRISM MASS HOMILY, ARCHDIOCESE OF WINDHOEK 15 April2025 Archbishop Liborius Ndumbukuti Nashenda, OMIReadings: 1.Isaiah 61:1-3abcd.6a.8b-9;…

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Vatican News
UK bishops welcome child safety but cautious on social media ban for under 16

Bishops across the UK and other Catholic leaders say they want more information before endorsing a proposal to ban social media for youth under 16. [...]

International Widows’ Day: How Jesus and St. Augustine show Church’s concern for widowed women

According to biblical texts and the tradition of the Catholic Church, widows have a place of privilege and special care in the Judeo-Christian tradition. [...]

Pakistani court acquits blind Catholic man in blasphemy case

A Lahore court cited insufficient evidence in clearing Nadeem Masih, a blind Catholic who spent nearly 10 months in jail on a blasphemy charge carrying a mandatory death penalty. [...]

Bishop Burbidge approves FSSP Latin Mass chaplaincy in Arlington, Virginia diocese

The chaplaincy is being formed to help serve those attached to the Traditional Latin Mass, but does not change any policies, according to the diocese. [...]

Archbishop Wenski, Ohio bishops call for action on Haitian TPS

The Senate is considering a House-passed bill that would designate Haiti for temporary protected status until 2029. [...]

Middle East & African News
International Widows’ Day: How Jesus and St. Augustine show Church’s concern for widowed women

According to biblical texts and the tradition of the Catholic Church, widows have a place of privilege and special care in the Judeo-Christian tradition. [...]

Pakistani court acquits blind Catholic man in blasphemy case

A Lahore court cited insufficient evidence in clearing Nadeem Masih, a blind Catholic who spent nearly 10 months in jail on a blasphemy charge carrying a mandatory death penalty. [...]

Bishop Burbidge approves FSSP Latin Mass chaplaincy in Arlington, Virginia diocese

The chaplaincy is being formed to help serve those attached to the Traditional Latin Mass, but does not change any policies, according to the diocese. [...]

Archbishop Wenski, Ohio bishops call for action on Haitian TPS

The Senate is considering a House-passed bill that would designate Haiti for temporary protected status until 2029. [...]

Religious Freedom Week kicks off in the U.S.

Catholics are invited to pray, reflect, and act on religious discrimination, education, immigration enforcement, Africa, gender ideology, political and anti-religious violence, and Nicaragua. [...]

Your Daily Dose

Prayer of the Day

We thank you, O God, for the Love You have implanted in our hearts. May it always inspire us to be kind in our words, considerate of feeling, and concerned for each other's needs and wishes. Help us to be understanding and forgiving of human weaknesses and failings. Increase our faith and trust in You and may Your Prudence guide our life and love. Bless our Marriage O God, with Peace and Happiness, and make our love fruitful for Your glory and our Joy both here and in eternity. [...]

Saint of the Day
International Widows’ Day: How Jesus and St. Augustine show Church’s concern for widowed women

According to biblical texts and the tradition of the Catholic Church, widows have a place of privilege and special care in the Judeo-Christian tradition. [...]

Daily Readings

Reading 1: 2 Kings 19:31-36, Reading 1: 2 Kings 19:14-21, Reading 1: 2 Kings 19:9-11, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 48:10-11, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 48:2-4, Gospel: Matthew 7:12-14, Gospel: Matthew 7:6 [...]