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• Sts. Sarbelius & Barbea: Saint of the Day for Thursday, January 29, 2026
  Two martyrs, brother and sister, who were put to death at Edessa during the persecutions of Emperor Trajan. Sarbelius, also called Sharbel, was a high priest at Edessa, in Mesopotamia. They were arrested for converting to the faith, and were tortured with red-hot irons prior to execution.

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• Cameroon: Kumba Diocese’s new Catholic university - bringing higher education closer to home
  The Cameroonian Ministry of Higher Education and Universities has authorized the Diocese of Kumba to proceed with the establishment of its new university, named, Sapientia Higher Institute of the Diocese of Kumba (SAHIK). This development marks a significant milestone in the diocese's commitment to advancing education and pastoral care in the Kumba region. Read all […]