Palaver
Palaver: synodal conversations.
Open dialogue on the future of the Church in Africa, in the tradition of the African palaver: listening together, discerning together, walking together.
Evangelization and Africa's mission to Africa and the world
Friday, 31 October 2025
Conversations
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An African Palaver with PACTPAN and COSMAM
Shaping the Church's synodal future in Africa
Leading African Church leaders reflect on implementing the Synod's insights and shaping the Church's synodal future in Africa. Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, President of SECAM, shares his Synod experiences and vision for the Church. Contributions from Sr. Beatrice Faye, Bishop Anthony Fallah Borwah, Fr. Vitalis Anaehobi, Sr. Ester Lucas José Maria, and Fr. Maurice Agbaw-Ebai highlight actionable steps and theological insights. Moderated by Fr. Stan Chu Ilo, this Palaver will inspire hope and action for the Church Family of God in Africa.
Let us walk together in hope for the Church in Africa's future.
Session times
- 9:00 AM Chicago
- 4:00 PM Kinshasa and Nigeria
- 6:00 PM Nairobi
- 3:00 PM Liberia
- 5:00 PM Mozambique and South Africa
Organisers
Moderator: Stan Chu Ilo
Media enquiries: PACTPAN Communication officer Nnaemeka Ali, OMI (Saint Paul, Ottawa), nali007@uottawa.ca
Technical assistance: digital and technical consultant and web designer Stanley Asogwa
Planning committee
- Fr Thomas Visambali (Chair, African Palaver and Synodality Unit)
- Mrs Jane Oriki (Design and publicity)
- Sr Jane Kimathi (Director of Programs)
- Rapporteurs: Redemptor Atieno, Fr Augustine Anwuchie, and Jude Ilo
- Miriam Kayunga and Likibi Bergerec (MC)
- Desiree Wanteu, Roger Dayamba, and Sr Olga Massango (Translators)
- Sr Agnes Sory (Coordinating Servant, Administration)
- Sr Leonida Katunge (Coordinating Servant, Programs)
- Fr Nnaemeka Ali
- Fr Stan Chu Ilo (Coordinating Servant)