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Catholic Church in Angola
Catholic Radio in Angola will not be Compromised by Politicians, Archbishop Says after Huge Government Donation
Radio Ecclesia, the Catholic Radio of Angola, will uphold its mission and values, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has said, underscoring the need for the Church in the southwestern African country to free itself from “partisan perspectives.”
Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Challenged to “speak the language of closeness”
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango in Angola has challenged the nine Deacons he ordained on November 16 to embrace a ministry that is rooted in “closeness” to the people of God through their availability.
World Day of the Poor: Catholic Official in Angola Urges “concrete actions” for the Poor
On the occasion of the 8th World Day of the Poor marked on Sunday, November 17, the Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has called for concrete initiatives in reaching out to the poor in society.
“An experience of solidarity”: Catholic Youth Director in Angola on Planned Celebration of Christ the King Solemnity
The planned commemoration of the Solemnity of Christ the King, the patron of Catholic youths in Angola, provides an opportunity for young people to manifest their solidarity in common prayer, praise, and thanksgiving, the Director of Youth Ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has said.
Freedom and Peace are the Greatest Gains of Independence, Catholic Official in Angola Says
The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has acknowledged the existing freedom and peace as gains achieved since the country’s independence, and appealed for a renewed commitment to reconciliation in the country.
Angola Lagging Behind amid “fascination with titles, obsession with flattery”, Catholic Bishop Says, Urges Authenticity
Angola is lagging behind in progress on various fronts due to her people’s “obsession” with self-glory, including titles and academic certificates, Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has noted with concern.
Address Teacher Shortage, “honour” 2019 Angola-Holy See Framework Agreement: Catholic Schools Coordinator to Government
There is a lack of qualified teachers in primary and secondary schools in the Southern African nation of Angola, the Coordinator of Catholic Schools in the Ecclesiastical Province of Luanda has noted with concern.
“Diamonds alone won’t solve our problems”: Catholic Archbishop Emphasizes Formal Education to Address Poverty in Angola
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has cautioned against overreliance on diamonds in the Southern African nation that is reportedly Africa’s fourth largest diamond producer and the sixth globally, its 2023 production estimated at 9.8 million carats.
Church’s Global Mission in Need of “more” Dedicated Clergy, Consecrated: Divine Word Missionaries Provincial in Angola
There is need for more and more Clergy and women and men Religious to participate in the worldwide mission of the Church, the Provincial Superior of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) in Angola has said.
“We must return to good values”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists, Teachers
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has called on teachers and Catechists to be role models in shaping the new generation and restoring society’s core values.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions against "love with expectations", Advocates for Love "with no strings attached"
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has cautioned against the tendency to love on condition that certain expectations are met.
“Unacceptable”: Catholic Official in Angola Calls for Action against Waste Disposal Near Parish, School
The Human Rights Officer for the Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has appealed for action from the government to address the menace of waste disposal near Catholic Parish and School.
At 70th Anniversary of Catholic Radio in Mozambique, Bishop Urges Staff to Accept Their Service as Pastoral Calling
The staff of Rádio Pax of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique have been called upon to accept their communication apostolate as a pastoral calling.
“Welcoming migrants a Christian faith obligation”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola
The President of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CEPAMI) in Angola has said welcoming migrants is not just a human duty but a requirement of the Christian faith.
“Your mission extends beyond liturgical roles”: Nine Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Told
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has called upon the nine Seminarians he ordained Deacons on October 19, to embrace their calling as servants of the people and live out their vocation with joy.
Cardinal in Angola who Died in Italy Eulogized as a “pastor who left an indelible mark on the Church”
Tributes are pouring in for Eugenio Cardinal Dal Corso, the third Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela who passed on aged 85 in Italy.
Seminarians in Angola Urged to Embrace Discipline, Prayer as Foundations of Christian Life
Bishop Firmino David of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Sumbe has underscored the importance of discipline and prayer in the life of Seminarians undergoing formation to become Priests.
“Live your faith with dignity”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Christians
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has urged Christians to live their faith with dignity, avoiding actions that go against Church principles, even in difficult times.
Pioneer Bishop of Angolan Diocese Calls for Unity “in faith and work” to Grow Apostolic See
The pioneer Bishop of the recently erected Diocese of Ganda in Angola has called for unity and collaboration among the people of God in his Episcopal See.
“No separations, only continuity”: Catholic Bishop in Angola on Transitioning to Recently Erected Diocese
The pioneer Local Ordinary of the recently erected Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ganda has assured the people of God of “continuity” with the country’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela, from which it was carved out.
