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Malawi Bishop's Statement on the Synod -To move forward the process of implanting the Second African Synod, the Bishops Conference of Malawi held a presse conference in early December 2009 to present the background and message of the Synod. 4 December 2009
Pastoral Statement from the Zambia Episcopal conference to all Catholics in Zambia on the second special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops - Offering specific steps to assist in the implantation of the Second African Synod in Zambia, this Pastoral Statement was read out at all Masses in the country on Sunday 10 January 2010.December 2009
Evangelisation and the Second African Synod. - To share the Good News is the task of the Church. Deliberations and decisions of the Second African Synod helped the Church in Africa to be about more effective evangelisation, especially linking he Good News to reconciliation, peace and justice. 29 November 2009
African Synod confirms Jesuit Mission of Faith and Justice.-The message of the Second African Synod meeting in Rome in October 2009 strongly confirms the mission of the Jesuits for the “service of the faith and the promotion of justice.” This, of course, is the foundation of the work and values of the JCTR. 28 November 2009
The Second African Synod: Challenge and help for our future Church -Following 15 years after the First African Synod, the meeting in Rome in October 2009 pushed forward the Church’s presence in Africa at the service of reconciliation, justice and peace.20 November 2009
Non-Violent action for Peace and Justice. The community pope emphasises the importance of working with young people through a non violent approach that promotes education for the very poor. 12 0ctober 2009
Role and Relevance of the Laity- They are the ones who have ties with people who may have no living contact with Catholic Tradition. They are the ones who have ready entry to many relationships and situations where the clergy and religious would be unwelcome.Therefore, their participation and collaboration cannot be overemphasized. 11 October 2009
Rural Economic injustices Challenges - There is the crisis experienced when crops our local hardworking farmers have grown fail to reach markets or having reached a market but fail to get good and just prices. It is the crisis felt when foreign investors come in and supply their commercial supermarkets with crops imported from outside Zambia. It is the crisis caused by trade practices and regulations both domestic and international that mean subsidised goods brought in from Europe curtail fair competition with local goods. 02 October 2009
(Instrumentum Laboris) Agenda for the Second Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops
03 – 24 October 2009
The Church in Africa in Service to Reconciliation, Justice and Peace:“You are the salt of the earth...You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5: 13, 14).
Hopes for African Synod” – Pete Henriot offers suggestions for three items not be be overlooked in the Synod debates and decisions: CST formation, women, environment.
“Synod: Relevant to Africa” – Pete Henriot argues that Zambia, even if “peaceful” in the sense of absence of violent conflict, still needs reconciliation in many important areas and the Church should address that in implementing the Synod.
Challenges for Religious” – three African religious (sister, brother, priest) outline specific challenges that the Synod theme raises for religious life and ministry
Second African Synod: Zambian Pastoral Implications - By Peter Henriot, S.J. Diocese of Monze -- Pastoral Meeting at St. Kizito 12 May 2009
Justice, Peace, Reconciliation, and Forgiveness:Theological and Conceptual Underpinnings and Linkages -
By Peter J. Henriot, S.J.
Presentation to AMECEA Synod Delegates Workshop
“The Church in Africa in the Service to Reconciliation through Justice and Peace” Nairobi, Kenya 02 - 06 March 2009Church in Africa: Relevant and Credible? The Challenge of the Second African Synod by Peter Henriot and Dominic Liche
June 2008Message of AMECEA Bishops' Plenary Assembly in Lusaka
09 July 2008
Full text of a statement issued at the end of the AMECEA 16th Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences of Eastern Africa (AMECEA), held here from 27 June to 07 July 2009
“You are the salt of the earth… you are the light of the world..” Matthew 5:13:14
Overview Of Afcast And Preparation For African Synod Presentation at the African Forum for Catholic Social Teaching (AFCAST) Workshop on Second African Synod
Kampala, Uganda 09 December 2007
Women and Discipleship in Africa Today - The role of women will be more effective, if the Church-Family enlists them in her mission in a more visible, straightforward manner. In this way, they can give a more humane tone to African societies.” 11 October 2007
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