On March 31, 2026, CERRA-AFRICA achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of its Research Modules during a well-attended and interactive webinar. The event brought together religious sisters and key stakeholders from across the region, all united by a shared commitment to strengthening research capacity within the Church in Africa. With over 90 participants, [...]
In her address, Sr. Patricia Murray, a member of Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM) (Loreto Sisters), and Executive Secretary of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG), speaking on “Ongoing Formation in Religious Life” and “Care for Elderly and Unwell Sisters: A Focus on the Anna Trust,” offered a profound synthesis of spirituality, leadership, and human solidarity and [...]
When Sr. Bibiana Ngundo and Sr. Lucy Mwesa took the stage to present their research on the “Formation Journey of a Sister”, the audience were drawn into an honest and deeply reflective exploration of what it truly means to nurture the vocation of young religious women today. Their study, conducted across Kenya and Zambia, offers a [...]
Behind the serene walls of Africa’s monasteries lies a world of prayer, labor, and unwavering faith but also one of quiet struggle. Sr. Agatha Mwalachi, and Dr. Jacob Jeketule, in their joint presentation titled “Needs of Monasteries in Sub-Saharan Africa,” peeled back the veil on the hidden challenges confronting contemplative nuns, offering a rare and compassionate look [...]
In a compelling joint presentation at the recent 4th Global Research Network Symposium, Sr. Dr. Mary Simiyu and Sr. Dr. Lucy Mwesa shared insights from their longitudinal study titled “Education Journey of a Sister.” Their research examined how higher education has shaped the personal growth, leadership, and apostolic impact of Catholic sisters in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia over the past decade. Supported by [...]
At the recent concluded 4th Global Research Network Symposium, Fr. Thomas Gaunt, SJ, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), reaffirmed CARA’s key role in strengthening the Catholic Church through data, dialogue, and discernment. Rooted at Georgetown University, CARA stands as an independent, non-profit research center that bridges academic excellence with pastoral [...]
In a stirring and faith-filled address that set the tone for the 4th Global International Research Network Symposium on Sustainable Development, that took place on 10th-12th June 2025 at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Sr. Dr. Josephine Kangogo, Chairperson of the Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK) and the CERRA AFRICA Board of Directors, extended a heartfelt [...]
In her keynote address, rich with faith, research, and lived experience, Sr. Jane Wakahiu, Associate Vice President, Program Operation and Head of Catholic Sisters, Conrad Hilton Foundation, explored the transformative role of Catholic Sisters, action research, and global collaboration in driving sustainable and faith-based development. Speaking with both warmth and authority, Sr. Jane intertwined data with deeply human [...]
The 4th International Global Research Network Symposium, held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) in Nairobi from June 10th to 12th, 2025, brought together over 500 participants from Africa and beyond. Organized by the CERRA-AFRICA Data Centre, the symposium convened representatives from a diverse array of research institutions—including those in Kenya, Cameroon, India, [...]
