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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. 

Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions Scout Coordinators against Fear “to learn”

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of the Catholic Diocese of Cabinda has cautioned scout coordinators in the Southern African nation against fear to learn new...

rchbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Angola Still Struggling to Heal after 2002 Civil War: Catholic Archbishop

There is still a lot of work to be done for Angola to achieve true reconciliation, Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic...

Archbishop Inácio Lucas (Left) and Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes (Right). Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Call for Transparency in Voter Registration

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have called for transparency and integrity in the ongoing voter registration process in the...

Bishop Firmino David of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Sumbe. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Celebrating Easter Marked by Realizing “new bridges in the relationship between people”: Catholic Bishop in Angola

Bishop Firmino David of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Sumbe has highlighted the symbol of light as important during the Easter Season, and said that...

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

Easter Season Opportunity to “break down barriers of sin, structures of evil”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola

The period of Easter provides Christians an opportunity to deal with structures that contribute to sin and evil, Archbishop José Manuel...

Mons. Vicente Sanombo, appointed Local Ordinary of the Angola's Kwito-Bié Diocese on 28 March 2024. Credit: Vatican Media

Vicar General of Huambo Archdiocese in Angola Appointed Catholic Bishop for Country’s Kwito-Bié Diocese

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Vicente Sanombo the Local Ordinary of the Southern African nation’s Kwito-Bié Diocese.

Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari with Pope Francis in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio Lauds “wonderful partnership” between Angola, São Tomé & Príncipe and Vatican

Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari, who has been representing the Holy Father in Angola and São Tomé & Príncipe for close to four...

Archbishop Inácio Saúre of the Catholic Archdiocese Nampula in Mozambique. Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique Expresses Solidarity with Flood Victims “going through painful and distressing times”

The Catholic Archdiocese Nampula in Mozambique is in solidarity with persons affected by floods in the Southern African nation, the Local Ordinary, Archbishop Inácio...

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Luanda Archdiocese at the Luanda Central Prison (CCL). Credit: Luanda Archdiocese

Catholic Archbishop in Angola Laments Poor “conditions for inmates”, Cautions against “institutional revenge”

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Luanda Archdiocese has urged authorities in the Southern African nation to ensure the welfare of inmates...

Bishop Lucio Andrice Muandula of Mozambique’s Catholic Diocese of Xai Xai. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Xai Xai

Catholic Bishop in Mozambique Emphasizes Priests’ Mission as “envoys to those who walk in affliction and pain”

At the anticipated Chrism Mass in his Episcopal See, Bishop Lucio Andrice Muandula of Mozambique’s Catholic Diocese of Xai Xai has emphasized the mission...

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Cabinda Archdiocese in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishop of Cabinda in Angola Advocates for Common Local Language for Liturgy in His Diocese

There is need to adopt a common local language for use during liturgical celebrations in the Catholic Diocese of Cabinda, the...

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

Civil Servants’ Three-day Strike in Angola Occasioned by “lack of listening, dialogue”: Catholic Bishop

The inability of authorities in Angola to realize how to listen to and dialogue with civil servants is behind the...

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Luanda Archdiocese. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Archbishop in Angola Cautions against Exclusion of God in Daily Activities

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Luanda Archdiocese has cautioned Christians against excluding God in their daily activities.

Fr. Augusto Mutna Tamba reading the statement of religious leaders in Guinea-Bissau. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bafatá

Religious Leaders in Guinea Bissau Decry Surge in Attacks on Places of Worship

Religious leaders in Guinea Bissau have called for the respect of “fundamental rights” amid several cases of attacks on places...

Newly Consecrated Bishop for São Tomé and Príncipe Urged to Build His Ministry on Prayer “before the tabernacle”

The newly Consecrated Bishop for the Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Central African island nation of São Tomé and...

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Cabinda. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Mission, “not a favour”: Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Parents, Godparents to Educate Children in Christian Faith

Parents and Godparents have to take up education of children in Christian faith as their calling and mission, and not...

“A moment of rebirth”: Carmelite Sisters on 65th Anniversary in Mozambique

The Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (OCARM) in Mozambique are celebrating what they have described as “a moment of...

Members of the planning committee for the Episcopal Ordination of Mons. João de Ceita Nazaré. Credit: Radio Jubilar

All Set for Episcopal Consecration of Catholic Bishop for São Tomé and Príncipe Diocese

All seems set for the Episcopal Consecration of the new Bishop for the Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Central...

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of Angola’s Huambo Archdiocese. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Angolan Catholic Archbishop Urges Creation of “spaces” for Women in All Professions

Except for jobs that require physical exertion, women can thrive in professions where men currently dominate, the Archbishop of Angola’s...

Bishop Dionísio Hisiilenapo of Angola’s Namibe Diocese. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Women “forced to hate motherhood, life”: Angolan Bishop on International Women’s Day

On the  annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, a Catholic Bishop in Angola has lamented the forcing...