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Catholic Church in Angola
Angola’s Catholic Youth “eager to share faith, represent country” at WYD: Chaplain
The Catholic Youth from Angola, who are to take part in the planned World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 are enthusiastic about sharing their faith and representing their country, the Director of the National Office for the Youth Pastoral Ministry at the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé has said.
Catholic Bishop Decries Neglect of Angolan Rich Province Devoid of “a decent road”
Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Angola’s Cabinda Diocese has lamented the lack of “a decent road” in his Episcopal See despite the Province contributing “immense wealth” to the country’s economy.
Bishop-Elect for Angolan Diocese Says Episcopal Appointment a Humbling Experience
Mons. Martín Lasarte Topolansky has described his Episcopal appointment for Lwena Diocese in Angola that was made public on July 1 as a humbling experience.
Uruguayan-born Salesian Priest Appointed Bishop in Angola
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Martín Lasarte Topolansky, a native of Uruguay and member of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) as the new Bishop for Lwena Diocese in Angola.
Catholic Bishop Faults Angolans Who Downplay National Health, Education Facilities
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has faulted citizens of the Southern African nation who downplay the education and health facilities in the countries.
Theme of Synod on Synodality Path for Community Growth: Catholic Archbishop in Angola
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Archdiocese has underscored the value of the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality and called for the embracing of its theme, which he said provides a path for the growth of the people of God.
“Continue praying for Pope Francis”: Nuncio in Angola at Belated Holy Father’s Anniversary
The representative of the Holy Father in Angola has called on the people of God in the Southern African nation to continue offering prayers for Pope Francis to have “the strength” to carry on his mission of shepherding the Universal Church.
Rector of Christ the King Major Seminary in Angola Appointed Bishop of Sumbe Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Firmino David who has been serving as Rector of Christ the King Major Seminary Huambo in Angola as the Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in the Southern African nation.
“Zealous pastor”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola Eulogized for “selfless service to Church”
The late Archbishop Francisco Viti who died at the age of 89 on April 15 in Angola’s Huambo Archdiocese has been eulogized as “a zealous Pastor” and a “selfless” servant of the people of God.
Planned Caritas Lusophone Forum an Opportunity to “share experiences”: Official in Angola
The planned 11th Forum of Caritas Lusophone to be held in Angola’s capital city, Luanda, under the theme, “Together for the integral human development”, will be an opportunity to “share experiences and learn from one another” as to how best to serve communities, the Coordinator of Caritas Angola has said.
Invest in “primary production sector” to Address Angola’s Unemployment: Bishop to State
The Liaison Bishop of the Episcopal Commission for Youth, University, Scouting and Vocations Ministry of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has called on the Angolan government to invest in the “primary production sector” to provide opportunities for unemployed youth.
Elections in Angola Peaceful Despite “a few glitches”: Catholic Entity Official
The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has said that Angola's fifth general elections conducted on Wednesday, August 24 went on peacefully despite “a few glitches”.
Salesians in Angola Fostering “rights of children in conflict with law” and Reintegration
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Angola are fostering “the rights of children in conflict with the law” in an initiative dubbed “A New Beginning”.
Catholic Charity Rallying for Support to Fund Construction of Marian Shrine in Angola
The Catholic Pontifical and Charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, is appealing for financial assistance to aid the Diocese of Mbanza Congo in Angola in the construction of a Marian Shrine to “deepen the people’s Catholic identity” in the Angolan Episcopal See.
Bishops in Angola, São Tomé Focusing on Children Faith Education in Pastoral Plan
Children’s faith education is the focus of the second year of the triennium Pastoral plan of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST), the Church leaders have announced in a press statement at the end of their second annual Plenary Assembly held in Luanda, Angola.
Catholic Bishops’ Commission in Angola Fosters “reconciliation” After 20 Years of Peace
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Angola and São Tomé is seeking to “awaken people's consciences” on the need to foster three aspects of reconciliation in Angola, two decades since civil war ended in the Southern African nation.
Declare “state of emergency” on Drought in Southwest Angola: Catholic Entity to Government
The leadership of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) is calling on the Angolan government to declare a “state of emergency” on drought in the Southern African nation.
