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The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar
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The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar
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secam.org
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1969
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Operating
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HeadquartersAccra, Ghana
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Accra
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Ghana
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Africa
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Catholic ecclesiastical coordination, Episcopal conference governance, Church synodal services, Faith-based continental advocacy, Religious organization administration
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1Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations
CodeBPAGAJAJPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Religious Organizations8131
  • Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations8139
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Membership Organizations8600
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Religious / Ecclesiastical Organization Coordination
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1Member Conference Contributions
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SECAM is funded through contributions from its member Episcopal Conferences across Africa and Madagascar. The organization operates from its headquarters in Accra, Ghana and maintains liaison offices including at the African Union in Addis Ababa.

secam.org
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SECAM is the pan-African association of Catholic Episcopal Conferences that preserves, fosters, and promotes communion, collaboration, and joint action among the bishops' conferences of Africa and Madagascar. It coordinates evangelization, justice and peace initiatives, biblical apostolate, Catholic education, and laity formation across 47+ countries, and represents the African Catholic Church at the Vatican, the African Union, and international forums. Its core service is continental coordination and unified advocacy for the Catholic Church in Africa and Madagascar through commissions, publications, assemblies, and liaison offices.

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  • First Continental Conference on Catholic Education planned for August 2026 with 100+ participants
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SECAM (Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar) is an association of African Bishops that functions as an organizational body rather than a commercial technology product. Its primary 'product' is its website (secam.org) which serves as a digital platform for information dissemination and coordination. The organization operates through two main commissions: the Evangelisation Commission and the Justice, Peace and Development Commission (JPDC). Additional programs include the Catholic Biblical Centre for Africa and Madagascar (BICAM), the Pan-African Laity Coordination Board, and the Association of Catholic Education for Africa and Madagascar (ASSECAM). SECAM News serves as the official publication for updates on Church activities across the continent.

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1SECAM Official Website (secam.org)
CategoryDigital Platform / Information Portal
Description

Official digital platform of SECAM providing news, press releases, publications, information about bishops, dioceses, regional conferences, and upcoming events across Africa and Madagascar. Available in English, French, and Portuguese. Used by Catholic faithful, bishops, conferences, and partners to access organizational information and resources.

2SECAM News Publication
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Official newsletter/publication of SECAM providing editorials, news updates, and commentary on synodality, education, peacebuilding, ecumenical activities, and other Church matters in Africa and Madagascar. Distributed to member Episcopal Conferences, partners, and the broader Catholic community.

3Justice, Peace and Development Commission (JPDC)
CategoryCommission / Program
Description

A SECAM commission responsible for social justice, integral human development, good governance, HIV/AIDS initiatives, and addressing socio-economic, political, and cultural issues across Africa and Madagascar in light of the social doctrine of the Church. Serves member Episcopal Conferences, Catholic communities, and continental partners.

4Evangelisation Commission
CategoryCommission / Program
Description

SECAM commission coordinating the propagation of the Christian faith in Africa, fostering networking among evangelization agents, and handling doctrinal, moral, and pastoral matters from an African perspective. Serves bishops, priests, religious, and lay faithful across member conferences.

5Catholic Biblical Centre for Africa and Madagascar (BICAM)
CategoryProgram / Center
Description

Biblical apostolate center under the Evangelisation Commission that encourages and coordinates Biblical Apostolate programmes across the African continent. Supports Scripture engagement, biblical formation, and translation initiatives for Catholic communities in Africa and Madagascar.

6Pan-African Laity Coordination Board
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1Council of European Bishops' Conferences (CCEE)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-06-23
Description

SECAM participates in continental synodal coordination with CCEE and other continental bodies including CELAM (Latin America), FABC (Asia), FCBCO, and the General Secretariat of the Synod. A joint seminar on 'Continental pathways of synodality' was held in Luxembourg in May 2026.

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2African Union
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-02-13
Description

SECAM and the African Union signed a Memorandum of Understanding on February 13, 2026, in Addis Ababa to deepen collaboration for Africa's Development. The partnership was formalized at African Union Commission Headquarters. SECAM maintains a liaison office at the African Union with Fr. Dr. Louison Emerick Bissila Mbila serving as SECAM Liaison Officer.

3General Secretariat of the Synod
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

SECAM coordinates with the General Secretariat of the Synod on global synodal processes, including participation in meetings of continental synodal bodies held in Rome (June 23-25, 2026) ahead of the 2027-2028 Ecclesial Assemblies.

secam.org
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The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar

Religious / Ecclesiastical Organization Coordinationsecam.org

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar firmographics

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Name
The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar
Legal name
The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar
Website
https://secam.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
1969
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
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The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar industry classification

Industry
Product category
Religious / Ecclesiastical Organization Coordination
NAICS
Religious Organizations (8131), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)
SIC
Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
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Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations (BPAGAJAJ)

Keywords

  • Catholic ecclesiastical coordination
  • Episcopal conference governance
  • Church synodal services
  • Faith-based continental advocacy
  • Religious organization administration

Where The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar is headquartered

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Accra
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Ghana
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Africa

Offices2 records

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The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar business model

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  1. Member Conference Contributions: SECAM is funded through contributions from its member Episcopal Conferences across Africa and Madagascar. The organization operates from its headquarters in Accra, Ghana and maintains liaison offices including at the African Union in Addis Ababa.

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Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar product offering

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Core offering

SECAM is the pan-African association of Catholic Episcopal Conferences that preserves, fosters, and promotes communion, collaboration, and joint action among the bishops' conferences of Africa and Madagascar. It coordinates evangelization, justice and peace initiatives, biblical apostolate, Catholic education, and laity formation across 47+ countries, and represents the African Catholic Church at the Vatican, the African Union, and international forums. Its core service is continental coordination and unified advocacy for the Catholic Church in Africa and Madagascar through commissions, publications, assemblies, and liaison offices.

Product overview

SECAM (Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar) is an association of African Bishops that functions as an organizational body rather than a commercial technology product. Its primary 'product' is its website (secam.org) which serves as a digital platform for information dissemination and coordination. The organization operates through two main commissions: the Evangelisation Commission and the Justice, Peace and Development Commission (JPDC). Additional programs include the Catholic Biblical Centre for Africa and Madagascar (BICAM), the Pan-African Laity Coordination Board, and the Association of Catholic Education for Africa and Madagascar (ASSECAM). SECAM News serves as the official publication for updates on Church activities across the continent.

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  • SECAM Official Website (secam.org) Official digital platform of SECAM providing news, press releases, publications, information about bishops, dioceses, regional conferences, and upcoming events across Africa and Madagascar. Available in English, French, and Portuguese. Used by Catholic faithful, bishops, conferences, and partners to access organizational information and resources.
  • SECAM News Publication Official newsletter/publication of SECAM providing editorials, news updates, and commentary on synodality, education, peacebuilding, ecumenical activities, and other Church matters in Africa and Madagascar. Distributed to member Episcopal Conferences, partners, and the broader Catholic community.
  • Justice, Peace and Development Commission (JPDC) A SECAM commission responsible for social justice, integral human development, good governance, HIV/AIDS initiatives, and addressing socio-economic, political, and cultural issues across Africa and Madagascar in light of the social doctrine of the Church. Serves member Episcopal Conferences, Catholic communities, and continental partners.
  • Evangelisation Commission SECAM commission coordinating the propagation of the Christian faith in Africa, fostering networking among evangelization agents, and handling doctrinal, moral, and pastoral matters from an African perspective. Serves bishops, priests, religious, and lay faithful across member conferences.
  • Catholic Biblical Centre for Africa and Madagascar (BICAM) Biblical apostolate center under the Evangelisation Commission that encourages and coordinates Biblical Apostolate programmes across the African continent. Supports Scripture engagement, biblical formation, and translation initiatives for Catholic communities in Africa and Madagascar.
  • Pan-African Laity Coordination Board

Quantifiable outcome

  • First Continental Conference on Catholic Education planned for August 2026 with 100+ participants
  • +1 more outcomes

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Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • Council of European Bishops' Conferences (CCEE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026SECAM participates in continental synodal coordination with CCEE and other continental bodies including CELAM (Latin America), FABC (Asia), FCBCO, and the General Secretariat of the Synod. A joint seminar on 'Continental pathways of synodality' was held in Luxembourg in May 2026.
  • African UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026SECAM and the African Union signed a Memorandum of Understanding on February 13, 2026, in Addis Ababa to deepen collaboration for Africa's Development. The partnership was formalized at African Union Commission Headquarters. SECAM maintains a liaison office at the African Union with Fr. Dr. Louison Emerick Bissila Mbila serving as SECAM Liaison Officer.
  • General Secretariat of the SynodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSECAM coordinates with the General Secretariat of the Synod on global synodal processes, including participation in meetings of continental synodal bodies held in Rome (June 23-25, 2026) ahead of the 2027-2028 Ecclesial Assemblies.

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Frequently asked questions about The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar

What does The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar do?

SECAM is the pan-African association of Catholic Episcopal Conferences that preserves, fosters, and promotes communion, collaboration, and joint action among the bishops' conferences of Africa and Madagascar. It coordinates evangelization, justice and peace initiatives, biblical apostolate, Catholic education, and laity formation across 47+ countries, and represents the African Catholic Church at the Vatican, the African Union, and international forums. Its core service is continental coordination and unified advocacy for the Catholic Church in Africa and Madagascar through commissions, publications, assemblies, and liaison offices.

Is The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar a public or private company?

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar founded?

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar was founded in 1969. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar based?

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar is headquartered in Accra, Ghana, in the Africa region.

How does The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar make money?

One revenue line is on record: member Conference Contributions.

Does The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar have an API?

No public API is recorded for The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar.

What industry is The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar in?

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar's product category is Religious / Ecclesiastical Organization Coordination. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAJAJ, Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations. Its NAICS code is 8131 and its SIC code is 8600.

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