February 2022 - Imbisa -

Niwano Peace Prize a “bolt from the blue” says Renowned South African Anglican Priest and Anti- Apartheid Activist

March 3, 2022
Posted by Brenda

By Sheila Pires Recipient of the 2022 Japanese Niwano Peace Prize award has told Radio Veritas, that the news came as a “bolt from the blue”, that it was something “remotely” unexpected. In an interview with...

15 Feb

Catholic Social Teaching

“A Church without people with disabilities is a disabled Church”

February 15, 2022
Posted by Brenda

By Fr. Limukani Ndlovu from Zimbabwe The words by the Spiritual Director for Cure Children’s Hospital Pastor Jorum Mugari that, “A Church without people with disabilities is a disabled Church” sounded very sharp and challenging...

15 Feb

Laudato Si

IMBISA Embracing Laudato Sì

February 15, 2022
Posted by Brenda

IMBISA PUBLICATIONS PREFACE At the 11th IMBISA Plenary Assembly in Lesotho in 2016, the Bishops mandated the Secretariat and staff of IMBISA to gather and disseminate information informed by Laudato Sì. At the same time the...

14 Feb

News

New Secretary General of the Namibia Catholic Bishops’ Conference

February 14, 2022
Posted by Brenda

IMBISA Communications Having joyfully received the news of the appointment of Fr. Benny Karuvelil CMI as the New Secretary General of the Namibia Catholic Bishops' Conference, the IMBISA Secretariat wishes to congratulate him on having...

What is Laudato Sì? – On Care for Our Common Home

February 11, 2022
Posted by Brenda

By Andrea Tilche & Antonello Nociti An urgent appeal from Pope Francis and as described by others, “an urgent call to action to protect the earth and its inhabitants from ruin” addressed to "every person...

03 Feb

Migration

HOSTED AND HAUNTED: THE REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS IN 2021

February 14, 2022
Posted by Brenda

By Fr. Phillip Kembo from Zimbabwe (Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Officer) When the Zimbabwe locals receive a visitor, words of welcoming like, tigashire, tiashire, mauya, svikai, are heard and are followed by the shaking of hands and...

02 Feb

Laudato Si

What is Laudato Sì? – On Care for Our Common Home

February 14, 2022
Posted by Brenda

IMBISA Communications By Andrea Tilche & Antonello Nociti An urgent appeal from Pope Francis and as described by others, “an urgent call to action to protect the earth and its inhabitants from ruin” addressed to "every...