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João Vissesse

João Vissesse

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

“A moment of reflection”: Franciscan Sister on Planned Celebration of Founder’s Death Anniversary in Angola

Members of the Congregation of the Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (CONFHIC) in Angola are preparing to commemorate the 125th...

Members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Angola celebrate the Death Anniversary of their Founder, Blessed James Alberione.

“Legacy of Blessed James Alberione remains alive”: Pauline Sister in Angola on Founder’s Death Anniversary Celebration

The legacy of Blessed James Alberione continues to inspire the mission of members of the  Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline...

Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda/Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango/Radio Ecclesia

Solemnity of Christ the King: Catholic Youth in Angola Urged to “embody service, love, and commitment to the truth”

On the Solemnity of Christ the King, the patron of Catholic youths in Angola, young people in the Southern African nation...

Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho during the Eucharistic celebrating marking 50 years of his Episcopal Ordination. Credit: Jornal Borges

Award-Winning Catholic Archbishop in Angola Lauded for Leadership During Turbulence of Oppression and Civil War

At the Eucharistic celebration of Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho’s 50 years of episcopal ministry, the retired Angolan Church leader has been lauded...

Jaime Dionísio de Oliveira

Planned Celebration of Christ the King, Patron of Angola’s Catholic Youths, “pinnacle” of Youth Ministry: Official

The planned celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King, the patron of Catholic youths in Angola, is the summit of...

Catholic Radio in Angola will not be Compromised by Politicians, Archbishop Says after Huge Government Donation

Radio Ecclesia, the Catholic Radio of Angola, will uphold its mission and values, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of...

Bishop Osório Citora Afonso

Catholic Church in Mozambique Challenged to be the Peacemaker in Country’s Post-Election Protests

The Auxiliary Bishop of Mozambique’s Archdiocese of Maputo has encouraged the Church in the southern African country to continue being the “moderator...

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Christian Life “not game, pastime”, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Warns, Urges “serious commitment” to Faith in Action

Christian living involves a life of “serious commitment” to practising the faith through acts of justice and love, Archbishop Zeferino Zeca...

Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Challenged to “speak the language of closeness”

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango in Angola has challenged the nine Deacons he ordained on November...

World Day of the Poor: Catholic Official in Angola Urges “concrete actions” for the Poor

On the occasion of the 8th World Day of the Poor marked on Sunday, November 17, the Executive Secretary of...

“An experience of solidarity”: Catholic Youth Director in Angola on Planned Celebration of Christ the King Solemnity

The planned commemoration of the Solemnity of Christ the King, the patron of Catholic youths in Angola, provides an opportunity for...

Rouston Soares Cassamá

World Day of the Poor: Caritas Guinea-Bissau Outlines Ongoing Social Initiatives Benefiting Vulnerable Persons

Ahead of the 8th World Day of the Poor to be marked on Sunday, November 17, the leadership of Caritas Guinea-Bissau has outlined some...

Fr. Samuel Costa

Planned Diocesan Youth Day in Cape Verde’s Santiago Catholic Diocese Moment of “encouragement, renewal”: Official

The Diocesan Youth Day in Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago scheduled for November 22-24 is an opportunity for participants to renew...

Fr. Celestino Epalanga, Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST). Credit: ACI Africa

Freedom and Peace are the Greatest Gains of Independence, Catholic Official in Angola Says

The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM). Credit: Catholic Diocese of Pemba

Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Dedicate Christ the King Solemnity to Prayers for Peace amid Deadly Post-Election Protest

The Solemnity of Christ the King that marks the conclusion of the liturgical year will be marked by fervent prayers...

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola's Catholic Diocese of Caxito. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Angola Lagging Behind amid “fascination with titles, obsession with flattery”, Catholic Bishop Says, Urges Authenticity

Angola is lagging behind in progress on various fronts due to her people’s “obsession” with self-glory, including titles and academic...

Some participants at the first General Assembly of Catholic Schools in the Ecclesiastical Province of Luanda in Angola. Credit: ACI Africa

Address Teacher Shortage, “honour” 2019 Angola-Holy See Framework Agreement: Catholic Schools Coordinator to Government

There is a lack of qualified teachers in primary and secondary schools in the Southern African nation of Angola, the...

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

“Diamonds alone won’t solve our problems”: Catholic Archbishop Emphasizes Formal Education to Address Poverty in Angola

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has cautioned against overreliance on diamonds in the Southern African nation that is...

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito. Credit: Caxito Diocese

“We must return to good values”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists, Teachers

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has called on teachers and Catechists to be role models in shaping the new...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM). Credit: CEM

Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Peace, Respect to Life as Post Election Violence Surges

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have appealed for peace, tolerance, and respect for life amid violence that erupted following...