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Four Priests, 23 Deacons Ordained in DR Congo’s Butembo-Beni Diocese Exhorted to Always “learn, think about doing good”

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Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has exhorted the four Priests and 23 Deacons he ordained to focus on “doing good” as members of the Clergy. 

In his homily during the Priestly and Diaconate ordination, Bishop Paluku thanked God for the abundant vocations in his Episcopal See. 

“Dear sons, never forget that you are the future of the Church and the future of the nation,” the Congolese Catholic Bishop said during Friday, August 2 Eucharistic celebration at Immaculate Heart of Mary Kitatumba Parish of Butembo-Beni Diocese. 

From today, he emphasized, "you must learn, think about doing good, taking actions that promote peace and brotherhood.”

The Congolese Catholic Bishop called on the Priests-elect and Deacons-elect to be “good shepherds in the image of Christ.”

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“A servant of God must reflect the virtues of holiness in the eyes of men, for the glory of God,” the 72-year-old Congolese Catholic Bishop, who has been at the helm of Butembo-Beni Diocese since his Episcopal Consecration in August 1998 said. 

He went on to highlight the mandate of Priests and Deacons, saying, “Priests and Deacons share the Priesthood with Bishops. Their role is to proclaim the good news and to watch over the people of God.”

Bishop Paluku also underscored the importance of working for a healthy environment, which he said “must be everyone's battle.”

“Let us remain firm in hope; let us treat others as we want to be treated, fighting for the happiness of all,” the Catholic Church leader said.

He continued, “Butembo is not the navel of the world. Let's respect the environment, because it's our common home. We are called upon to care for and protect it for our own good and that of future generations.”

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“May God help his servants in their mission so that they may be counted as true disciples of Christ who came, not to be served, but to serve,” Bishop Paluku implored.

The four Deacons ordained Priests include Kasereka Kihethe Gilbert, Musafiri Muhitsya Jean Christian, Lwanzo Vinywa Sivyolo Arsène and Muhindo Wasingya Bienfait.

The 23 Seminarians ordained Deacons are Kakule Kavunga Emmanuel, Kambale Sengemoja Kizito Jean-Baptiste, Kasereka Mastaki Jean-Noël Eloge, Kasereka Virimu Kitunga Jean Bienfait, Muhindo Viswere Yanick, and Kasereka Masemengo Moïse.

Others are Syaghuswa Vutseme Bertrand, Mumbere Mutheke Fabrice Moïse, Kambale Musubao Gaston, Kasereka Vagheni Jonas, Kambale Musondolya Vurungi Gerlas, Kasereka Vulonge Faustin, Isevo Bukara Nelson, and Raphaël Nzoghu Mutokambali,

Muhindo Kyota Evariste, Shebwira Mundeke Ives, Kasereka Katende Mirembe André, Kasereka Grâce Athnase, Paluku Kihalulo Patrick, Mbusa Kisangani Daniel, Mbusa Kakuthulo Jacques, Muhindo Kalirihoki Gilbert, and Kasereka Katseme Germain were also among the 23 newly ordained Deacons.

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Jude Atemanke is a Cameroonian journalist with a passion for Catholic Church communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea in Cameroon. Currently, Jude serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.