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João Vissesse

João Vissesse

João Vissesse is an Angolan Journalist with a passion and rich experience in Catholic Church Communication and Media Apostolate. 

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi during the closing Mass of the 28th National Youth Pastoral Assembly in Angola

“Angola is counting on you”: Catholic Archbishop to Young People at National Youth Pastoral Assembly

Young people in the Southern African nation of Angola need to recognize their important place in bringing positive change to...

“A moment of gratitude”: Catholic Priest on 40th Anniversary of Evangelization Movement in Angola

The 40th anniversary of the Movement for Fundamental Evangelization and Renewal of Life in the Spirit (MEFREVE) in Angola is an opportunity...

Fr.  Adelino Calonda. Credit: Radio Ecclesia Angola

Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola Plans Blessing of Drivers, Vehicles amid Surge in Road Accidents

Plans are underway for a liturgical blessing of drivers and vehicles in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda amid a rise in reported...

Credit: Justice and Peace Commission CEAST

Let’s Cultivate “justice, peace, the very dignity of the human person”: Archbishop to Angola’s Justice, Peace Officials

Officials of the Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) have to participate in...

Fr. José Eduardo Afonso. Credit: Diocese of Santiago

In Newly Launched Book, Catholic Priest in Cape Verde Shares Insights into God’s Wisdom

Readers of a newly launched book are to gain insights into God’s wisdom and power, the author of the book...

Credit: Diocese of Viana

Thousands to Participate in Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola: Catholic Bishop Host

Thousands of pilgrims are expected to participate in the 2024 pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima scheduled...

Sr. Elisabete Corazza, a member of the National Commission for Biblical Pastoral Ministry of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST). Credit: Daughters of St. Paul (FSP)

“A very special week”: Catholic Official on Ongoing National Bible Week in Angola

A Catholic official has described the ongoing National Bible Week in Angola as a special moment for the people of...

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Santiago

“Be concerned about the people of God”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Priest in Cape Verde

Catholic Priests are expected to be preoccupied with the people of God under their pastoral care, paying keen attention to...

Bishop Vicente Sanombo of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié

At Installation, Recently Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Angola Advocates for Unity, Communion, “total availability”

Bishop Vicente Sanombo, who was Consecrated Bishop of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié on June 23 is advocating for unity, communion, and availability as he...

Bishop Estêvão Binga

Families Have “fundamental role” in Influencing Behavior Change in New Generation Youths: Catholic Bishop in Angola

Families are instrumental in effecting change of behaviour among new general youths, Bishop Estêvão Binga has said.

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of the Catholic Diocese of Cabinda in Angola

Catechism of the Catholic Church Translated into Ibinda Language Ready for Use in Angola’s Cabinda Diocese

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Cabinda in Angola has presented to the people of God in his Episcopal See the...

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Santiago

“Be instruments in God's hands”: Cardinal in Cape Verde to Newly Ordained Priest, Deacon

The Bishop of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has called upon the Priest and Deacon he ordained on July 7 to...

Credit: Archdiocese of Lubango

“Watch out for jealousy, envy”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to Scout Coordinators

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango in Angola has called upon scout coordinators in his Metropolitan See to foster good relationships...

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Cabinda with the three members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans) whom he ordained Priests.

Newly Ordained Spiritan Priests in Angola Urged to Build Priestly Ministry on Prayer, to “pray holy rosary every day”

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Cabinda has called upon the three members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans)...

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Mindelo

Priesthood “an act of courage”: Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde to Newly Ordained Priest

The call to the Priesthood takes courage and the will to serve God’s people, Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of...

Participants at the First National Canon Law Forum in Angola. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda

Catholic Church Judicial Services in Angola Need “profound pastoral transformation”: Bishop at First National Canon Law

The Catholic Church’s judicial processes in Angola need “profound” adjustments so the people of God seeking redress are better served,...

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Cabinda Diocese in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

“Uncontrolled exploitation”: Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Protection of Mayombe Forest from Greedy Foreigners

Mayombe forest, the world’s second most extensive forest after the Amazon is being exploited by mainly foreigners, who have “no...

Catholic Priests in Guinea-Bissau

Catholic Priests in Guinea-Bissau Urge Government to Show Commitment in Fight against Drug Trafficking

Catholic Priests in Guinea-Bissau have expressed concern about the surge in drug trafficking in the country and called on the...

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela

Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Seminarians to Brace up for Life’s Challenges, Work for a Just Society

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has urged Seminarians in his Episcopal See to work for a...

Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna (center) during the conclusion of the 28th Theological Week in Mozambique's Catholic Archdiocese of Beira. Credit: Archdiocese of Beira

Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is an Opportunity to Restore Justice: Archbishop in Mozambique

The Year of Prayer in preparation for the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year provides an opportunity for the people of God in Mozambique...