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As African bishops celebrate SECAM Day marking the fifty-fifth anniversary of its foundation, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo notes that the Church in Africa has made great strides in evangelizing the continent, and emphasizes the synodal dimension of its mission in Africa and the world.Missionary in DRC's North Kivu: 'We don’t know what will happen tomorrow'
Since these two historic events, July 29 is observed as SECAM Day, with celebrations taking place on the closest Sunday to the anniversary, this year on July 28.The theme chosen for this 55th edition was drawn from Paul VI's memorable words at the inauguration ceremony on July 31: “You Africans are Missionaries to Yourselves”.
Also significant, he continued, is the theme chosen this year, which underlines that the Church in Africa has taken Paul VI's “noble” words “very seriously”.In fact, said Cardinal Ambongo, “since that historic pontifical visit to the present day, the Church in Africa has grown a lot and in many ways.”
Also, “an increasing number of African diocesan priests are beginning to make themselves available for limited periods as fidei donum.” In this respect, the Archbishop of Kinshase reiterated the crucial importance of inculturation, because, he said, “evangelization will only be effective if the Christian faith is deeply rooted in people’s way of life.”Bringing the Gospel of Hope to conflict- and poverty-ridden Africa
Concluding, Cardinal Ambongo highlights the importance of the synodal dimension of this missionary endeavour.
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