Benguela, 07 August, 2025 / 12:08 pm (ACI Africa).
Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ganda has marked the first anniversary of its erection with a renewed appeal from the pioneer Local Ordinary for steadfastness and commitment in Christian faith in view of realizing a vibrant local Church.
In his homily during a Thanksgiving Mass on August 3, Bishop Estêvão Binga rejoiced at the steady growth of the local Church community despite limited resources.
“We give thanks to God for everything He has granted us. Despite material limitations and pastoral challenges, the Diocese’s journey has been marked by hope and commitment,” the Angolan Catholic Bishop said during the Eucharistic celebration that was held at St. John the Baptist Cathedral of his Episcopal See.
He noted that “there is much we have accomplished and much still to do, but we remain undeterred, united in our commitment to the growth of God’s Holy Kingdom.”
Bishop Binga outlined tangible signs of development across Parishes, missions, and centers within the Diocese since its erection on 01 August 2024, saying, “Although not all opportunities have been properly seized, nor can we do everything at once, a living sign is the walls of our Cathedral Church, which for over a year, or almost two years, has not had a single brick added.”
