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Blessed Isidore Bakanja. Credit: Order of Carmelites - Los Carmelitas - I Carmelitani

Biggest Lesson for Pastoral Caregivers in Africa from Blessed Isidore Bakanja

Aug 13, 2023

Blessed Isidore Bakanja whose feast day is August 12 teaches a lot about sacrifice, a virtue that is key for pastoral caregivers, especially Catechists.

Bishop Toussaint Iluku Bolumbu (left) of Bokungu-Ikela Diocese, Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde (center) and Archbishop Ernest Ngboko Ngombe (right) after the 8 March 2022 meeting in DRC's capital, Kinshasa. Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo, State to Partner to Construct Shrine Ahead of Papal Visit

Mar 9, 2022

Plans are underway for Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to partner with the government of the Central African nation to construct a shrine in memory of Blessed Isidore Bakanja ahead of the planned Papal visit in July.

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