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Bishop António Francisco Jaca

“You must not be bought”: Catholic Journalists in Angola Cautioned against Compromising Journalistic Independence

Dec 9, 2024

Catholic journalists in Angola have been urged to safeguard their journalistic independence, resisting any monetary influences that would compromise their professionalism.

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions against "love with expectations", Advocates for Love "with no strings attached"

Nov 4, 2024

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has cautioned against the tendency to love on condition that certain expectations are met.

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela

“Your mission extends beyond liturgical roles”: Nine Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Told

Oct 22, 2024

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has called upon the nine Seminarians he ordained Deacons on October 19, to embrace their calling as servants of the people and live out their vocation with joy.

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Benguela

“Consecration to God requires humility”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Women Religious at First Profession, Jubilee

Oct 8, 2024

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has reminded women Religious of their identity as Consecrated, emphasizing the calling to the virtue of humility. 

Catholic Bishop in Angola Reminds Consecrated of Their “selfless act of love”, “total surrender to God” Decision

Sep 18, 2024

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has reminded Consecrated persons of their lifelong decision to go beyond themselves in selfless love and in seeking the will of God in their lives.

Bishop António Francisco Jaca (right) of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela and Bishop Estêvão Binga, appointed Bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Ganda (left).

“A historic milestone”: Catholic Bishop in Angola Lauds Pope Francis’ Decision to Erect Ganda Diocese

Aug 5, 2024

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.

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela

Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Seminarians to Brace up for Life’s Challenges, Work for a Just Society

Jul 7, 2024

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has urged Seminarians in his Episcopal See to work for a just society.

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela ordained 14 new Priests and a Deacon on 29 June 2024. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Benguela

“Go where no one wants to go, serve with joy”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Priests, Deacon in Angola

Jul 1, 2024

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.

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Government to “give spaces, land for building churches”

Jun 18, 2024

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has called on the government of the Southern African nation to support the activities of the Church by providing spaces where churches and other infrastructures can be developed. 

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Benguela Diocese in Angola

Let’s Not Sadden the Holy Spirit, Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions Christians, Calls for Altruism, Life of Service

May 21, 2024

Christians, whose lives are characterized by vices, including jealousy and envy, sadden the Holy Spirit, the Catholic Bishop of Benguela Diocese in Angola has said. 

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Benguela Diocese in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishop in Angola Challenges African Leaders to Contribute to “improving life”

Nov 25, 2023

A Catholic Bishop in Angola has weighed in on the November 22-24 Third Edition of the Pan-African Forum for the Culture of Peace, also known as Luanda Biennial, challenging African leaders in attendance to take action that contribute to “improving life” on the continent.

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Benguela Diocese in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Pray for Persecuted Christians, “show solidarity”: Angolan Bishop on Mission Sunday

Oct 23, 2023

On the occasion of World Mission Sunday marked on October 22, the Catholic Bishop of Benguela Diocese in Angola has appealed for solidarity with Christians who suffer persecution around the world.