Let’s “persistently pray” for Vocations, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Appeals, Laments Dearth of Missionaries

“We managed to assign at least two Priests to this mission. Aren’t you happy with two Priests? Or should we take them away?” he posed rhetorically, adding that the two Priests are to serve the three municipalities of Quela, Xandele, and Ponta de Abas.

The Catholic Archbishop underscored the importance of responding to God’s call and not paying attention to negative stereotypes about Religious Life. He said, “People used to say being a Priest or a Nun was only for whites. That is not true. We too can and must continue this mission.” 

“The harvest is great, but the workers are few. We must all pray to the Lord and help our children and youth recognize and respond when they hear God’s voice,” the Local Ordinary of Malanje since his installation in November 2021, who also serves as Chair of the National Commission for the Liturgy of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST)  said.

Reflecting on the importance of the pastoral visit, Archbishop Kiala said, “The father must know his children, and the children must know their father. That’s why I’m here …Let us all continue working together as brothers and sisters.”

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