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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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The nine Deacons ordained in Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Kakamega of 11 May 2024. Credit: Capuchin TV

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"We reflect with gratitude on all mothers, and let us also pray for mothers who have gone to heaven. We entrust mothers to the protection of Mary, our heavenly mother," said Pope Francis on May 12, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

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Mother’s Day 2024: 12 Catholic Quotes on Beauty of Motherhood

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Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on April 18, 2018. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Message of the Holy Father for the 58th World Day of Social Communications Marked on Sunday, May 12: Full Text

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Mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe inside Christ Cathedral in Orange, California. / Credit: Kate Veik/CNA

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The nine Deacons ordained in Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Kakamega of 11 May 2024. Credit: Capuchin TV

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"We reflect with gratitude on all mothers, and let us also pray for mothers who have gone to heaven. We entrust mothers to the protection of Mary, our heavenly mother," said Pope Francis on May 12, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

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