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Pray for: Imam’s Daughter in Guinea-Bissau Professes as Catholic Sister: “I give thanks to God for calling me”
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ACI Africa·August 18, 2026
A daughter of a Bissau-Guinean imam has made her first profession as a Catholic Religious Sister, describing the milestone as a response to God’s call and a moment of “joy, emotion and profound gratitude.” Aicha Settimia Canté, 27, made her temporary profession on August 15…
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God of Wonder, we praise You for the work You have done in the heart of Aicha Settimia Canté in Guinea-Bissau. As she has answered Your call, let her life be a song of joy and gratitude, proclaiming Your deeds among all people. May her witness lead many to seek and find the One whose love endures forever. Strengthen Sister Aicha in her vocation, let her sing of Your marvelous works, and fill her with courage to shine Your light in her community. Reveal Jesus to the people of Guinea-Bissau, and let Your Church grow in grace and truth. For the glory of Your name, we celebrate and rejoice before You. Amen.
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Psalm 105:2-3