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Catholic Church in Mauritius
Church 2025 Jubilee Year in Mauritius: “Journey in hope” Guided by Island’s “Apostle”, Spiritan Missionary Blessed Laval
Blessed Jacques-Désiré Laval, the French-born member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.), whose commitment to the evangelization mission in Mauritius earned him the name “Apostle of Mauritius” is to inspire the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year in the Indian Ocean Island nation.
Religious Leaders in Mauritius Urge New Government to Address Country’s Pressing Challenges
Religious leaders in Mauritius, an island on the Indian Ocean, have called on the country’s newly elected government, led by Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam to take action in addressing the nation's key challenges and to work towards the development of the Mauritian citizens.
Days to Mauritius’ General Elections, Religious Leaders Condemn Social Media Shutdown
Religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have expressed concern about the government’s recent decision to restrict access to social media platforms, days before the country’s general elections scheduled for November 10.
Religious Leaders in Mauritius Call for Peace, Integrity Ahead of General Elections
Religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have underscored the importance of peace, integrity, and accountability ahead of General Elections scheduled for November 10.
“Sacred duty”: Church Leaders in Mauritius Call for Responsible Participation in General Elections
Church leaders in Mauritius have underscored the importance of voting as a “sacred duty” and are calling for responsible participation in the country’s general elections scheduled for November 10.
Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Commit to “supporting each other, pooling resources” in Synodality Spirit
Members of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI) have taken a commitment to foster their collegiality, journeying together in the spirit of the ongoing Synod on Synodality.
In Voting, “you write history”: Mauritian Bishop Cautions Youths against Voter Apathy, Urges Responsible Participation
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius has urged young people to participate responsibly in the country’s general elections scheduled for November 30.
Easter Hope Should “spur us on to show compassion, solidarity” to the Needy: Catholic Bishop in Mauritius
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius has urged the people of God in his Episcopal See to foster the virtue of compassion and ensure fraternity with each other, inspired by the hope that characterizes the Easter Season.
“Do not be afraid to take charge”: Cardinal at Episcopal Consecration in Mauritius
Maurice Cardinal Piat has invited the new Vicar Apostolic of the Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues in Mauritius not to be afraid in leading the people of God in his Episcopal See.
Catholic Bishop in Mauritius Condoles with Families of Indian Pilgrimage Victims
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius has expressed his closeness with the families that lost their loved ones when a statue of the Trikaal Sena group, in Triolet, Arsenal struck a high-voltage power line on Sunday, March 3 afternoon.
Catholic Bishop in Mauritius Expresses Solidarity with, Support for Cyclone Victims
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius has expressed his solidarity with and support for victims of Cyclone Belal that hit the Indian Ocean Island nation on Monday, January 15.
PMS Director in Indian Ocean Island Nations Appointed Apostolic Vicar in Mauritius
Pope Francis has appointed the Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) for the territories of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (C.E.D.O.I.) the Apostolic Vicar for the Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues in Mauritius.
Armed Men Disrupt Peace Concert in Mauritius, Catholic Bishop Condemns the “intimidation”
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius has condemned the “scene of intimidation” that was witnessed at a peace concert in the Indian Ocean Island nation when armed men disrupted the planned ending of the event held at La Citadelle.
“Only non-violence can lead to lasting peace”: Religious Leaders in Mauritius
On the occasion of the International Day of Non-Violence marked October 2, religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius are encouraging the adoption of non-violent initiatives as a means to achieve lasting peace.
At First Ordination, Mauritian Bishop Urges New Deacon to “listen with compassion”
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius has urged the new Deacon he ordained on Sunday, September 3, the first ordination since his Episcopal Consecration on August 20, to “listen with compassion”.
St. Louis Memorial: Bishop in Mauritius Highlights Importance of Church-State Partnership
On the Memorial of St. Louis, the Patron Saint of Mauritius’ Port Louis Diocese, the Local Ordinary of the Indian Ocean Island nation Episcopal See has highlighted the importance of Church-State partnership.
Like Jesus, Have “a shepherd’s heart”: Cardinal in Mauritius to New Bishop of Port Louis
Maurice Cardinal Piat has invited the new Bishop of Port Louis in Mauritius to follow in the footsteps of Jesus in his Episcopal Ministry, serving the people of God with “a shepherd’s heart”.
“Democracy is under attack”, Cardinal in Mauritius on Situation in Many Countries
Democracy is not functioning well in many countries across the globe, Maurice Cardinal Piat has lamented in an interview.
“A wonderful adventure”: Cardinal in Mauritius on 30 Years as Bishop of Port Louis Diocese
Maurice Cardinal Piat has described his 30 years as Bishop of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius as “a wonderful experience.”
“Never regretted it”: Cardinal in Mauritius on Call to Ministry as Priest, Bishop
On the occasion of his 32nd Episcopal anniversary, Maurice Cardinal Piat has said he “never regretted” answering God’s call to the Priesthood ministry, and later Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius.
