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Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Catholic Bishop in Mauritius Urges Hope, Solidarity with Affected

Oct 22, 2025

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius has called on the people of God to stand in solidarity with all those affected by breast cancer, sharing a message of hope, compassion, and faith.

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Port Louis

On Memorial of “Apostle of Mauritius” Blessed Jacques Laval, Catholic Bishop Calls for Rekindling of Hope

Sep 10, 2025

September 9, the death anniversary of the passing on of Blessed Jacques-Désiré Laval known as the “Apostle of Mauritius”, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius has called on the people of God in the Indian Ocean Island nation to rekindle hope amid challenges.

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis i

“Church must be present in prisons”: Catholic Bishop in Mauritius at Jubilee of Prisoners Launch

Jul 22, 2025

The ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year offers an opportunity for the people of God to be closer to prisoners, Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius has said.

Pope Leo XIV smiles during his first general audience in St. Peter's Square on 21 May 2025, members of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI). Credit: Vatican Media/ CEDOI

Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Pledge “full collaboration” with Pope Leo XIV in His Petrine Ministry

May 23, 2025

Members of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI) have pledged their full collaboration with Pope Leo XIV in his ministry as the successor of St. Peter.

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Port Louis

Correction of “great injustice”: Catholic Bishop Hails UK’s Accord to Cede Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

May 23, 2025

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius has welcomed the United Kingdom’s (UK) decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, describing the move as a long-awaited act of justice for a displaced people and a significant moment in the country’s decolonization journey.

Pope Leo XIV’s Election in 24 Hours Reflection of Consensus on “man the Church needs”: Catholic Bishop in Mauritius

May 9, 2025

The Thursday, May 8 election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pontiff on the second day of the 2025 Conclave is a demonstration that the Cardinal Electors had no difficulty in agreeing on the candidate the Catholic Church currently needs, Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius has said. 

Members of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI). Credit: CEDOI

Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Commit to “supporting each other, pooling resources” in Synodality Spirit

Jul 25, 2024

Members of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI) have taken a commitment to foster their collegiality, journeying together in the spirit of the ongoing Synod on Synodality.

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Port Louis

Easter Hope Should “spur us on to show compassion, solidarity” to the Needy: Catholic Bishop in Mauritius

Apr 2, 2024

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius has urged the people of God in his Episcopal See to foster the virtue of compassion and ensure fraternity with each other, inspired by the hope that characterizes the Easter Season.

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius. Credit: Port Louis Diocese

Armed Men Disrupt Peace Concert in Mauritius, Catholic Bishop Condemns the “intimidation”

Oct 27, 2023

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius has condemned the “scene of intimidation” that was witnessed at a peace concert in the Indian Ocean Island nation when armed men disrupted the planned ending of the event held at La Citadelle.

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône embraces Yannick Casquette during the September 3 Diaconate Ordination. Credit: Port Louis Diocese

At First Ordination, Mauritian Bishop Urges New Deacon to “listen with compassion”

Sep 4, 2023

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius has urged the new Deacon he ordained on Sunday, September 3, the first ordination since his Episcopal Consecration on August 20, to “listen with compassion”. 

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of Port Louis in Mauritius. Credit: Défi Plus

Like Jesus, Have “a shepherd’s heart”: Cardinal in Mauritius to New Bishop of Port Louis

Aug 21, 2023

Maurice Cardinal Piat has invited the new Bishop of Port Louis in Mauritius to follow in the footsteps of Jesus in his Episcopal Ministry, serving the people of God with “a shepherd’s heart”.

Maurice Cardinal Piat, Bishop Emeritus of Port-Louis in Mauritius. Credit: Port Louis Diocese

“Democracy is under attack”, Cardinal in Mauritius on Situation in Many Countries

Aug 17, 2023

Democracy is not functioning well in many countries across the globe, Maurice Cardinal Piat has lamented in an interview.

Maurice Cardinal Piat, Bishop Emeritus of Port-Louis in Mauritius. Credit: Port Louis Diocese

“A wonderful adventure”: Cardinal in Mauritius on 30 Years as Bishop of Port Louis Diocese

Aug 16, 2023

Maurice Cardinal Piat has described his 30 years as Bishop of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius as “a wonderful experience.”

Maurice Cardinal Piat, Bishop Emeritus of Port-Louis in Mauritius. Credit: Poort Louis Diocese

“Never regretted it”: Cardinal in Mauritius on Call to Ministry as Priest, Bishop

Jul 17, 2023

On the occasion of his 32nd Episcopal anniversary, Maurice Cardinal Piat has said he “never regretted” answering God’s call to the Priesthood ministry, and later Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius.

A poster announcing the July 16 Feast of Vocations and the 32nd Episcopal anniversary of Maurice Cardinal Piat. Credit: Poort Louis Diocese

On Mauritius’ “feast of vocations”, Cardinal Calls on Parents to Be “wise gardeners”

Jul 17, 2023

On the occasion marking the gift of vocations among the people of God in Mauritius (feast of vocations) celebrated Sunday, July 16, Maurice Cardinal Piat has called upon parents in the Indian Ocean Island nation to be “wise gardeners.”

Maurice Evenor Cardinal Piat (left) and Mons. Jean Michaël Durhône (right) after the May 20 press conference. Credit: Port-Louis Diocese

“A great responsibility”: Bishop-elect for Port-Louis Diocese in Mauritius on Appointment

May 24, 2023

Mons. Jean Michaël Durhône, the Bishop-elect for Port-Louis Diocese in Mauritius has described his May 19 Episcopal appointment as “a great responsibility”.

Maurice Cardinal Piat, Bishop of Port Louis in Mauritius who unveiled his Pastoral Letter on the Lenten Season titled “Walking together is opening a path of hope” on 22 February 2023. Credit: Port Louis Diocese

“Path of hope must be found”, Cardinal in Mauritius Urges amid Multiple Challenges

Feb 28, 2023

The people of God in Mauritius and other parts of the world are facing multiple challenges, the Bishop of Port Louis Diocese in the in the Indian Ocean Island nation, Maurice Cardinal Piat, has said, and cautioning against giving up, underscored the need to set on the “path of hope” for solutions.

Fr. Alain Romaine. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Feast of Patron Saint of Mauritian Diocese “a moment to review our common history”: Priest

Aug 26, 2022

The Feast Day of the patron Saint of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius offers an occasion to review the shared history of the people of God in the country, a Catholic Priest in the Indian Ocean Island nation has said.  

Members of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Highlight “priority areas” in Synod on Synodality Process

Jul 12, 2022

Catholic Bishops in the countries of the Indian Ocean have, in a collective message at the end of their Plenary Assembly, highlighted some priority areas to guide the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality in their region.

Maurice Cardinal Piat (left) and Fr. Jean Maurice Labour at a press conference to unveil the Pastoral Letter on the Lenten Season on 04 March 2022. Credit: Port Louis Diocese

Synodality Church’s “antidote to clericalism”: Mauritian Cardinal in Pastoral Letter

Mar 5, 2022

The Bishop of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius, Maurice Cardinal Piat has, in his latest pastoral letter for the Lenten period, said that the Synod on Synodality and the ongoing preparations are part of the Catholic Church’s initiatives to counteract clericalism.