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Catholic Church in Angola
“A very special week”: Catholic Official on Ongoing National Bible Week in Angola
A Catholic official has described the ongoing National Bible Week in Angola as a special moment for the people of God in the Southern African nation.
At Installation, Recently Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Angola Advocates for Unity, Communion, “total availability”
Bishop Vicente Sanombo, who was Consecrated Bishop of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié on June 23 is advocating for unity, communion, and availability as he begins his Episcopal Ministry in the Angolan Diocese.
Families Have “fundamental role” in Influencing Behavior Change in New Generation Youths: Catholic Bishop in Angola
Families are instrumental in effecting change of behaviour among new general youths, Bishop Estêvão Binga has said.
Catechism of the Catholic Church Translated into Ibinda Language Ready for Use in Angola’s Cabinda Diocese
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Cabinda in Angola has presented to the people of God in his Episcopal See the version of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) that was translated into Ibinda, a Bantu language widely spoken in Angola’s Cabinda Province.
Newly Ordained Spiritan Priests in Angola Urged to Build Priestly Ministry on Prayer, to “pray holy rosary every day”
Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Cabinda has called upon the three members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans) whom he ordained Priests to build their Priestly ministry on the foundation of prayer.
“Watch out for jealousy, envy”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to Scout Coordinators
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango in Angola has called upon scout coordinators in his Metropolitan See to foster good relationships among members.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Seminarians to Brace up for Life’s Challenges, Work for a Just Society
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has urged Seminarians in his Episcopal See to work for a just society.
Catholic Church Judicial Services in Angola Need “profound pastoral transformation”: Bishop at First National Canon Law
The Catholic Church’s judicial processes in Angola need “profound” adjustments so the people of God seeking redress are better served, the President of the Episcopal Commission for Laity and Family Life of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has said.
Pope Francis Appoints Native of Poland as Apostolic Nuncio to Angola
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Kryspin Dubiel, a native of Poland, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Angola, assigning him the Titular See of Vannida in Mauritania with the dignity of Archbishop.
“Go where no one wants to go, serve with joy”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Priests, Deacon in Angola
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has called upon the 14 Priests and a Deacon he ordained on June 29, to be ready to serve the Church anywhere and with joy.
“Don't forget the poor, sick, immigrants”: Catholic Archbishop to Newly Ordained Bishop in Angola
Bishop Vicente Sanombo, the newly Consecrated Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié, has been called upon to reach out to the needy in society, including the sick and immigrants and all victims of bad governance during his Episcopal Ministry.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Decries Increased Targeted Attacks, Highlights Recent Robbery in Church Facilities
Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Cabinda is decrying increased cases of targeted attacks on Church facilities.
Situation of Refugees, Asylum Seekers in Angola “one of the best”: Catholic Official in World Refugee Day Message
The situation of refugees and asylum seekers in Angola is better than before, the Director of the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) has said.
Catholic Official in Angola Advocates for Collective Responsibility “to rescue moral and ethical values”
There is need for stakeholder collaboration to have the Southern African nation of Angola become a country governed by rightful values, 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.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Concerned About High Rate of Theft, Urges Respect for Eighth Commandment
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola has expressed concern about the high rate of theft in his Episcopal See, calling on the people of God to respect the eighth Commandment “Thou shalt not steal.”
Youths in Angola Invited to Massively Participate in Planned Festival
The Youth Secretariat in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on young people in the Metropolitan See to “massively participate” in the youth festival scheduled for August 7-11.
Youths in Angola Seek to “encounter faith” in Planned Archdiocesan Festival
Plans are underway in the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola for a youth festival that will offer young people an opportunity to renew their faith in Christ.
Catholic Nun in Angola Links Elevation of Congregation to “spirit of communion in communities”
The Superior General of the Franciscan Sisters Servants Restorers of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament (SFRJS) in Angola has attributed the growth of the congregation that was elevated to a full province in 2023 to the “spirit of communion in communities.”
Catholic Justice and Peace Official in Angola Calls for “change in character” in Environmental Protection
On the occasion of World Environment Day celebrated annually on June 5, the Executive Secretary of the Justice and Peace Commission (CJP) of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has called for for a “change in character” in environmental protection.
“It was a big struggle”: Catholic Official after Angola Moves to Document Refugees
The Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CEPAMI) has lauded the decision by the Angolan government to issue national documents to migrants and refugees living in the Southern African nation, saying that the move is a big win for the Church in the country.
