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Francistown Diocese
Botswana’s Francistown Diocese Gets Apostolic Administrator after Collapse, Death of Bishop
Following the death of Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello of the Catholic Diocese of Francistown in Botswana who collapsed during Holy Mass on May 4, the Apostolic Nunciature has confirmed the appointment of Fr. Gabriel Lionel Afagbegee as the Apostolic Administrator of the diocese.
Vigil Mass: Late Bishop in Botswana Eulogized as Having “similar personalities, circumstances in life” as St. Matthias
The late Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello, who was confirmed dead after collapsing during Holy Mass on May 4 has been eulogized as having had similar traits as St. Mathias, the Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.
Catholic Bishop in Botswana Highlights Ministry Toward Migrants, Refugees in His Diocese
The Catholic Bishop of Francistown Diocese in Botswana has highlighted the ministry toward migrants and refugees in his Episcopal See where members of the Clergy and women Religious offer “spiritual, emotional and physical needs”.
Catholic Bishop in Botswana “badly injured, still weak” after Attack by Robbers
The Catholic Bishop of Botswana’s Francistown Diocese is reported to have been “badly injured” following an attacked by robbers the night of Friday, April 29.
New Bishops for Dioceses in Botswana, Zimbabwe Appointed, Bishop in Botswana Elevated
Pope Francis has appointed Local Ordinaries for the Dioceses of Hwange in Zimbabwe and Francistown in Botswana.
