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Carriers of Grace: Catholic Scouts Lead Marian Procession Across Morogoro Diocese, Tanzania
In a powerful display of youthful faith and spiritual leadership, Catholic Scouts in the Diocese of Morogoro, Tanzania, recently took center stage in a deeply moving Marian devotion procession. More than a dozen Scouts were directly involved in carrying the statue of...
Friends of the Earth Programme Meets with Senegal Scout Delegation to Prepare for This Summer’s Jamboree
On June 30, 2025, members of the Friends of the Earth program met with the delegation from the Scouts of Senegal for a key meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming Jamboree, scheduled from August 3 to 9, 2025. Discussions centered on a shared commitment to...
ICCS Meets the Bishops of CERAO
A delegation led by Father Luis Marinho, chaplain of the ICCS, and composed of Marcelin Henry DIENE, Vice-President of the ICCS, and Father Éric Basséne, chaplain of ICCS West Africa, made a strong impression with their active presence at the 5th General Assembly of...
Celebration for the Revival of Catholic Scouting in Niger
Thursday, May 1st, 2025 – On the occasion of Labour Day, Catholic Scouting in Niger was reborn from its ashes through the official launching celebration of Catholic Scouting in Niger, presided over by Archbishop Laurent LOMPO of Niamey. The celebration began with a...
SCOUTING: A COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND COHESION IN WEST AFRICA
Ouagadougou, February 17–22, 2025 – In a sub-regional context marked by security and humanitarian crises, more than 150 young scouts and leaders from 16 West African countries gathered in Burkina Faso for the 15th Zonal Conference and the 11th Scout Youth Forum. A...
ICCS Africa: A Renewed Vision for a Thriving Catholic Scouting Movement
In a constantly evolving world, where social, environmental, and spiritual challenges are multiplying, African youth need strong guiding principles more than ever to build a better future. In this context, the African Region of the International Catholic Conference of...
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR C Luke 9:28b-36
Dear brothers and sisters, today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent, and each Sunday brings us closer to the mysteries we will celebrate at Easter.The Church invites us to meditate on the Gospel of the Transfiguration of Jesus according to Saint Luke. This...
AFRICAN SCOUTING: A FLAME OF HOPE FOR A CONTINENT IN MOTION
Every 13th of March, we celebrate African Scouting Day, established in 1995 by the African Union (then OAU), in recognition of the immense contribution of scouting to the development of the continent. This day is not just a simple commemoration; it is a vibrant call...
A Milestone for Friends of the Earth: Sustainability Takes Root in Boran-sur-Oise 🌍✨
Friends of the Earth has reached an important milestone with the successful completion of its first environmental project in Boran-sur-Oise. This initiative marks the beginning of a long-term commitment to promoting sustainability and ecological awareness within the...
Lent
Lenten Message from Abbé Eric Paulin Djalang BASSENE – ICCS Chaplain for West Africa Dear Scout leaders, As we enter the season of Lent, Saint Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 5:20–6:2 (the second reading for Ash Wednesday) that this is a favorable time for each of us...
Advent – Interfaith activity
Association des Scouts et Guides du Mali Training workshop on Pacific cohabitation between scouts and guides of different religions (Christians and Muslims) on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Djoliba Center, Bamako-Mali. It was an interfaith dialogue between...
ICCS – Friends of the Earth: Launch of the Programme in Cairo, a Step Forward in Promoting Laudato Si
The ICCS Friends of the Earth programme was officially launched in Cairo, marking a significant step in global efforts to protect the environment and promote sustainable development. This initiative strengthens the commitment of the International Catholic Conference...