By Godwin Utuedoye, Warri
His Grace, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, President of the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria CBCN, other bishops as well as other delegates are currently in Kampala the Capital of Uganda to celebrate the golden jubilee anniversary of The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
SECAM is an Assembly of all African Bishops, who during the Vatican Council II (1962-1965) resolved to build a continental structure in order to unite the Church in Africa and promote collaboration in pastoral ministry.
The Association was officially launched on July 29, 1969 at Lubaga Cathedral during the visit of Saint Pope Paul VI.
For this reason, the Uganda Episcopal Conference has been tasked to host and lead the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, which is a great honour to the country.
About 400 delegates including Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops and others from the African continent and other parts of the world are expected to attend the celebrations.
Meanwhile, Pope Francis will be represented by a delegation from the Vatican.