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    Comparing Two Models of the Catholic Church: Scc Model Of Church and Apostolic Association Model of Church.
    (Tangaza University College, 2012) Mdawida, Armogast
    The church is always faced with difficulties but has to keep focusing at its mission of proclaiming the Good News about the kingdom of God. In order for her to remain relevant, there is a need to re examine the tools which she uses to render services. It is in the context of these reflections that the AMECEA Bishops had to look for a suitable model of church which ought to respond very effectively to the complex situation. After the Second Vatican Council, two models of church in Africa have been visible namely SCC model of church and apostolic association model of church. However in 1973 the Bishops within the AMECEA region preferred the SCC model of church and since 1976 have adopted SCCs as the key pastoral priority in evangelization. The researcher will elaborate the bishop’s position and how they have been championing the progress in different conference. At the same time the active participation of priests, religious men and women plus the lay faithful will be discussed. On the other hand the importance of apostolic association will be sighted. At the end the researcher will give a theological reflection and suggest on the future plans.
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    A New Model of Pastoral Care Resources from Luo Widows in Kisumu Archdiocese
    (Anglia Ruskin University, 2017-01) Ojore, Aloys Otieno
    This thesis discusses the levirate custom also known as widow inheritance among the Luo of Western Kenya. Persistent observance of the practice by the Luo and its condemnation by the Catholic Church has led to a pastoral dilemma for the Catholic widows in the Archdiocese of Kisumu. Those who reject it are ostracized by the community while those who embrace it are excluded by the Church. This dilemma has remained unresolved for over 115 years since the arrival of Catholicism among the Luo. I have addressed the dilemma in this study. I used a multi-mixed research methods (quantitative and qualitative) to examine the perceptions of the Luo widows regarding the custom. However, the research relied heavily on qualitative methods through the use of focus group discussions, mixed discussion group, narrative techniques and Delphi. The study made use of the pastoral cycle paradigm to facilitate dialogue among the stakeholders in the levirate debate. The findings from the survey showed that a majority of the participants wanted the levirate custom abolished, and widows involved in Church ministries. However, a significant minority wanted it retained and asked the Catholic Church to recognise certain levirate unions. The responses from the focus groups, mixed discussion group and Delphi method, was that the levirate custom as currently practiced, is retrogressive and grossly violates the rights of widows and needs to be stopped. They called upon the government to intervene and protect widows against the abuses. However, the Catholic widows in levirate unions want the Catholic Church to re-think her stand on marriage in the face of diverse human cultures in a rapidly changing world. The desire by widows to be included in Church ministries, pointed to the need for a new model of pastoral care. I have developed a model of widowhood ministry in which Luo widows see Jesus Christ as their ideal husband. The model emerged from the narratives and resources of widows, and from the traditional models of widow care in the Judeo-Christian traditions.