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Catholic Church in Angola

Bishop  Estêvão Binga. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Benguela

Extend Christian Faith Education to “everyday life and every space”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists

Sep 16, 2024

Christian religious education has to go beyond the formal setting it takes place to influence daily living, the Local Ordinary of the recently erected Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ganda has told Catechists. 

Bishop Dionísio Hisilenapo of the Catholic Diocese of Namibe in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions against “calculated charity”, Calls for True Charity, “genuine compassion”

Sep 14, 2024

Bishop Dionísio Hisilenapo of the Catholic Diocese of Namibe in Angola has called upon followers of Jesus Christ to be charitable in their interpersonal relationships and to foster “genuine compassion”. 

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

“Participate fully in this exercise”: Archbishop to Catholics in Angola on Planned Population Census

Sep 13, 2024

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola is calling upon Catholics in the Southern African nation to participate in the planned Population and Housing Census scheduled to kick off on September 19.

Fr. Adelino Calonda during the opening Mass of the 2024/2025 Catechetical n Angola's Luanda Archdiocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Catechists in Angola Urged to Teach Catechumens “the truth with patience, depth”

Sep 9, 2024

Catechists are required to patiently teach catechumens the doctrine of the Church and to do so with “depth,” the Episcopal Vicar for Pastoral Care in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has said.

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

Official of Justice and Peace Commission in Angola, São Tomé Urges Christians to “hope and act with creation”

Sep 9, 2024

The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) wants Christians in the two countries to live hope that involves the protection of the environment.

“One of the most critical issues is hunger”: Justice, Peace Commission in Angolan Diocese Reaches Out to Drought Victims

Sep 7, 2024

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva in Angola has reached out to the more than one thousand families affected by drought with food aid.

Angola’s Kwito-Bié Catholic Diocese Marks 84th Anniversary with Call to Rebuild, Establish New Parishes

Sep 6, 2024

On the occasion of the 84th anniversary of the erection of the Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié in Angola, the Local Ordinary has underscored the need to rebuild Parishes and bring Church services closer to the people of God by establishing new Parishes. 

Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Newly Ordained Priests to Be “at the service of others” after the Example of Jesus

Sep 4, 2024

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has urged eight Deacons he ordained Priests to embody the spirit of the Good Shepherd, being at the service of others after the example of Jesus Christ. 

“Our prayers are answered”: Pilgrims Share Lived Experiences from Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola

Sep 3, 2024

Pilgrims who participated in the 2024 pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in the Catholic Diocese of Viana and shared their experiences with ACI Africa on the sidelines of the August 30 to September 1 spiritual exercise has spoken about answered prayers and blessings. 

Annual Pilgrimage at Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in Angola, Catholic Archbishop Calls for “genuine love of neighbor”

Sep 3, 2024

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola has urged hundreds of thousands of pilgrims at the annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in the Southern African nation to live “genuine love”.

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva

14 Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Cautioned against Straying from “path of righteousness”

Aug 16, 2024

Bishop Pio Hipunyati of the Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva in Angola has urged the 14 Seminarians he ordained Deacons to remain steadfast in their commitment to God and their service to the Church, cautioning them against straying from the “path of righteousness.”

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

Angolan Catholic Archbishop Concerned about “critical” Priests Shortage

Aug 16, 2024

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola has expressed concern about the shortage of in his Episcopal See, saying that the faithful are unable to access adequate pastoral care.

Claretians Engage Apostolic Nuncio on 175 Years of Serving the Poor, Marginalized in Cameroon

Aug 14, 2024

The Major Superior of the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF), also known as Claretians, has described their August 8 visit to the Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon as an opportunity to share the Congregation’s experience with the poor and marginalized people in the Central African nation.

Credit: Archdiocese of Luanda

“Do not be deceived by easy things”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola at Conclusion of Youth Festival

Aug 13, 2024

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has encouraged young people to avoid settling for an easy life and to seek meaningful change with courage and determination.

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

“Leadership positions should not be an opportunity for enrichment”: Catholic Bishop Decries Corruption in Angola

Aug 10, 2024

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has decried “rampant” corruption in the Southern African nation and called on those in positions of leadership to work for the common good.

Newly Ordained Clergy in Angola Urged to Emulate “missionary spirit, zeal” of Archbishop Alves, Redemptorist

Aug 9, 2024

Archbishop José de Queirós Alves, a retired member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists - CSsR), manifested dedicated commitment in his Episcopal Ministry, which he lived with a missionary zeal, the Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo has said about his immediate predecessor. 

Bishop António Francisco Jaca (right) of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela and Bishop Estêvão Binga, appointed Bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Ganda (left).

“A historic milestone”: Catholic Bishop in Angola Lauds Pope Francis’ Decision to Erect Ganda Diocese

Aug 5, 2024

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has lauded the Holy Father’s decision to erect the Diocese of Ganda in the Southern African nation and the appointment of a pioneer Local Ordinary.

Bishop Estêvão Binga, appointed Bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Ganda in Angola on 01 August 2024. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Benguela

Pope Francis Erects New Diocese in Angola, Appoints Auxiliary Bishop as Pioneer Local Ordinary

Aug 1, 2024

Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Ganda in Angola and appointed Bishop  Estêvão Binga, who is currently serving as the Auxiliary Bishop of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela as its pioneer Bishop.

Bishop Vicente Sanombo of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Amid “political intolerance” in Angola, Catholic Bishop Urges Unity among Christians

Jul 27, 2024

Bishop Vicente Sanombo of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié has called on Christians to foster unity in their diversity amid differences based on political affiliations, sometimes resulting in violent confrontations in the country.

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

Laws Criminalizing Vandalism, Sexual Abuse of Minors “disproportionate”: Catholic Bishop in Angola

Jul 23, 2024

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has faulted legal provisions to criminalize vandalism of public property and sexual abuse of minors, which legislators in the Southern African nation have adopted.