DEPARTMENTS

Discover the various SECAM Commissions dedicated to supporting the Church's mission across Africa and its Islands. These commissions address key areas of ecclesial life, helping to strengthen evangelization, social development, justice, peace, and the ongoing growth of the Church throughout the region.

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Evangelization Commission

Led by the First Vice-President | Administered by the First Deputy Secretary General

BICAM
Catholic Biblical Centre

Encourages and coordinates Biblical Apostolate programmes continent-wide.

COMITHEOL
Theological Committee

The central hub for coordinating all major theological activities in Africa.

Laity Board
Pan-African Coordination

Liaison and joint action organ for the training and formation of the Laity.

ASSECAM
Catholic Education

Association of Catholic Education for Africa and Madagascar.

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Justice, Peace & Development

Led by the Second Vice-President | Administered by the Second Deputy Secretary General

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Good Governance Office

Appraises political, diplomatic, and social situations to guide Church positions.

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HIV/AIDS Office

Strategic office managing Church response and social support for health crises.

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Social Communications

Oversight by a Committee of Bishops appointed by the Standing Committee

Operations Team
Bishop Chairman

Provides strategic high-level direction.

Bishop Chairman

Provides strategic high-level direction.

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Education

The Education Commission is in charge of Education for Africa and its islands and co-ordinates all initiatives related to education, in collaboration with education institutions (Schools, Universities, etc.) and organisations such as the Association of Catholic Education for Africa and Madagascar (ASSECAM).

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Internal Operations

Behind the theological and social work, SECAM maintains a robust administrative core overseen by the Secretary General. This ensures fiscal responsibility and smooth day-to-day functionality.

Administrative Office

Falls directly under the mandate of the Secretary General for general institutional management.

Accounts Office

Headed by the Treasurer with a full-time Accountant. All financial activities are supervised by the Secretary General.