Catholic Archbishop in Angola Condemns “inappropriate dances”, Other Abuses in Eucharistic Celebrations

Archbishop Zeca called for a return to proper practices in Eucharistic celebrations. He encouraged participants from various parishes to take decisive action after the assembly, saying, “These challenges should not discourage us. Instead, they should inspire us to a personal and communal commitment, grounded in rigorous and serious liturgical formation.”

Reflecting on the missionary nature of the Eucharist, the Archbishop said, “The Eucharist unites us as a missionary Church. It gives us new strength to bring Christ's Body to the poor and hungry, uniting us as one people in faith.”

He described the Eucharist as the “center of the Church’s life”, adding that “it is the axis around which the Church’s faith and life revolve, an authentic sacrament of unity celebrated as the common offering of the people of God.”

The Angolan Archbishop emphasized the importance of forming Seminarians, the future Priests, to focus on the mission of evangelization, saying, “They must be prepared to continue Christ’s messianic ministry of restoring life, dignity, and freedom to the oppressed.”

Addressing the role of the faithful, he urged them to inspire one another and be sources of light in their communities.

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“We need people who are sources of inspiration, not obstacles, for the faithful—people who live Gospel values and fulfill Christ's mandate to spread the Good News,” Archbishop Zeca said.

João Vissesse is an Angolan Journalist with a passion and rich experience in Catholic Church Communication and Media Apostolate.