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Catholic Church in Angola
Angola’s Kwito-Bié Catholic Diocese Marks 84th Anniversary with Call to Rebuild, Establish New Parishes
On the occasion of the 84th anniversary of the erection of the Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié in Angola, the Local Ordinary has underscored the need to rebuild Parishes and bring Church services closer to the people of God by establishing new Parishes.
“One of the most critical issues is hunger”: Justice, Peace Commission in Angolan Diocese Reaches Out to Drought Victims
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva in Angola has reached out to the more than one thousand families affected by drought with food aid.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Newly Ordained Priests to Be “at the service of others” after the Example of Jesus
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has urged eight Deacons he ordained Priests to embody the spirit of the Good Shepherd, being at the service of others after the example of Jesus Christ.
“Our prayers are answered”: Pilgrims Share Lived Experiences from Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola
Pilgrims who participated in the 2024 pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in the Catholic Diocese of Viana and shared their experiences with ACI Africa on the sidelines of the August 30 to September 1 spiritual exercise has spoken about answered prayers and blessings.
Annual Pilgrimage at Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in Angola, Catholic Archbishop Calls for “genuine love of neighbor”
Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola has urged hundreds of thousands of pilgrims at the annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in the Southern African nation to live “genuine love”.
14 Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Cautioned against Straying from “path of righteousness”
Bishop Pio Hipunyati of the Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva in Angola has urged the 14 Seminarians he ordained Deacons to remain steadfast in their commitment to God and their service to the Church, cautioning them against straying from the “path of righteousness.”
Angolan Catholic Archbishop Concerned about “critical” Priests Shortage
Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola has expressed concern about the shortage of in his Episcopal See, saying that the faithful are unable to access adequate pastoral care.
Claretians Engage Apostolic Nuncio on 175 Years of Serving the Poor, Marginalized in Cameroon
The Major Superior of the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF), also known as Claretians, has described their August 8 visit to the Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon as an opportunity to share the Congregation’s experience with the poor and marginalized people in the Central African nation.
“Do not be deceived by easy things”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola at Conclusion of Youth Festival
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has encouraged young people to avoid settling for an easy life and to seek meaningful change with courage and determination.
“Leadership positions should not be an opportunity for enrichment”: Catholic Bishop Decries Corruption in Angola
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has decried “rampant” corruption in the Southern African nation and called on those in positions of leadership to work for the common good.
Newly Ordained Clergy in Angola Urged to Emulate “missionary spirit, zeal” of Archbishop Alves, Redemptorist
Archbishop José de Queirós Alves, a retired member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists - CSsR), manifested dedicated commitment in his Episcopal Ministry, which he lived with a missionary zeal, the Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo has said about his immediate predecessor.
“A historic milestone”: Catholic Bishop in Angola Lauds Pope Francis’ Decision to Erect Ganda Diocese
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has lauded the Holy Father’s decision to erect the Diocese of Ganda in the Southern African nation and the appointment of a pioneer Local Ordinary.
Pope Francis Erects New Diocese in Angola, Appoints Auxiliary Bishop as Pioneer Local Ordinary
Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Ganda in Angola and appointed Bishop Estêvão Binga, who is currently serving as the Auxiliary Bishop of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela as its pioneer Bishop.
Amid “political intolerance” in Angola, Catholic Bishop Urges Unity among Christians
Bishop Vicente Sanombo of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié has called on Christians to foster unity in their diversity amid differences based on political affiliations, sometimes resulting in violent confrontations in the country.
Laws Criminalizing Vandalism, Sexual Abuse of Minors “disproportionate”: Catholic Bishop in Angola
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has faulted legal provisions to criminalize vandalism of public property and sexual abuse of minors, which legislators in the Southern African nation have adopted.
“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 the country, Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi has said.
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 to begin on August 30 in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Viana, the Local Ordinary has said.
“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 for members to give thanks to God for His graces and blessings over the last four decades, the National Chaplain has said.
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 cases of road accidents in the Southern African nation.
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 search for justice and peace in their respective jurisdictions, Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango has said.
