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Fr. Gabriel Lionel Afagbegee, appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Francistown in Botswana. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Francistown

Botswana’s Francistown Diocese Gets Apostolic Administrator after Collapse, Death of Bishop

Jun 5, 2024

Following the death of Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello of the Catholic Diocese of Francistown in Botswana who collapsed during Holy Mass on May 4, the Apostolic Nunciature has confirmed the appointment of Fr. Gabriel Lionel Afagbegee as the Apostolic Administrator of the diocese.

The late Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello, who was confirmed dead after collapsing during Holy Mass on 4 May 2024. Credit: SACBC

Vigil Mass: Late Bishop in Botswana Eulogized as Having “similar personalities, circumstances in life” as St. Matthias

May 16, 2024

The late Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello, who was confirmed dead after collapsing during Holy Mass on May 4 has been eulogized as having had similar traits as St. Mathias, the Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.

Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello of Botswana’s Francistown Diocese. Credit: Francistown Diocese /Facebook

Catholic Bishop in Botswana Highlights Ministry Toward Migrants, Refugees in His Diocese

Jun 29, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Francistown Diocese in Botswana has highlighted the ministry toward migrants and refugees in his Episcopal See where members of the Clergy and women Religious offer “spiritual, emotional and physical needs”.

Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello of Botswana’s Francistown Diocese who was  “badly injured” following an attacked by robbers on the night of Friday, April 29. Credit: Francistown Diocese /Facebook

Catholic Bishop in Botswana “badly injured, still weak” after Attack by Robbers

May 1, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Botswana’s Francistown Diocese is reported to have been “badly injured” following an attacked by robbers the night of Friday, April 29.