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Catholic Church in Rwanda
Learners at Rwandan Salesian School “participate in clean-up work” to Realize Laudato Si’
Learners at Don Bosco Gatenga in Rwanda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kigali are taking part in a clean-up exercise that is part of their initiative to realize Pope Francis’ 2015 Encyclical Letter “on care for our common home”, Laudato Si’.
Caritas Rwanda Secretary General Appointed Bishop for Kibungo Catholic Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Jean-Marie Vianney Twagirayezu who has been serving as Secretary General of Caritas Rwanda as Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Kibungo in the country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and Southeast Africa converge.
Teen Mothers in Rwandan Diocese Gain Vocational Skills in Catholic Entity's Initiative
The overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, is empowering teen mothers with vocational skills in Rwanda’s Gikongoro Diocese.
Catholic Bishops in Rwanda Elect Cardinal to Head Their Conference
Catholic Bishops in Rwanda have elected Antoine Cardinal Kambanda President of the Episcopal Conference of Rwanda (CEPR).
Catholic Bishops in Rwanda, Burundi Express Solidarity with the Congolese amid Insecurity
Catholic Bishops in Rwanda and Burundi have expressed their “solidarity and spiritual closeness” with the people of God in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid reports of persistent violent conflicts and deaths.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of Uganda’s Kotido Diocese, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Giuseppe Filippi of the Catholic Diocese of Kotido in Uganda and appointed his successor.
Make Youth “active stakeholders in the fight against climate change”: Global Youth Leader
There is need for concerted efforts with the youth at the forefront in the fight against “climate injustice”, the global Coordinator of Loss and Damage Youth Coalition (LDYC), a coalition of more than 530 youth from over 40 countries in the global North and South who are united in the demand for “action on addressing the Loss and Damage caused by climate change”, has said.
Catholic Media Entities in Africa Urged to Foster “a more inclusive, participatory Church”
Catholic media entities in Africa have been urged to embrace the spirit of the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality by incorporating all members of society, including “more women and young people”, in their respective governance structures.
Catholic Entity Facilitates Further Studies for Youth “to protect Rwanda’s biodiversity”
The overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, is facilitating further studies for half a dozen youth in Rwanda in view of having them take part in the protection of the country’s biodiversity.
On International Families Day, Salesians Highlight Initiatives to Assist Rwandan Families
On the occasion of the International Day of Families (IDF) marked Sunday, May 15, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted their initiatves aimed at empowering needy families in Rwanda.
Catholic Entity Empowering Thousands in Rwanda Through Biodiversity Initiative
More than 10,000 people living around Rwanda’s National Park are benefiting from a project that involves rearing livestock, officials of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, have said.
Salesians at Rwandan Oratory Resume “in-person activities” After Drop in COVID-19 Cases
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) at an oratory in Rwanda's Catholic Diocese of Kabgayi have resumed in-person activities following a drop in reported COVID-19 cases.
Catholic Bishops in Rwanda Dedicate New Pastoral Year to Education in Schools
Catholic Bishops in Rwanda have, in a collective statement at the end of their first Plenary Assembly this year, announced that the 2022/2023 pastoral year is to lay emphasis on education in institutions of learning.
Pope Francis Appoints Rector of Catholic Major Seminary Bishop for Byumba Diocese, Rwanda
Pope Francis appoints Mons. Papias Musengamana Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Byumba in Rwanda.
