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Archbishop Abel Liluala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Pointe-Noire. Credit: Archdiocese of Pointe-Noire

Nuncio Urges New Archbishop in Congo Brazzaville to Be “animated by a deep spirituality”

Feb 27, 2024

The representative of the Holy Father in the Republic of Congo, also known as Congo Brazzaville, has called upon the newly Consecrated Bishop for the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Pointe-Noire to strive to manifest “a deep spirituality” in his Episcopal Ministry. 

Bishop Gélase Armel Kema (right) and Mons. Abel Liluala (left), appointed Archbishops of Owando and Pointe-Noire Archdiocese respectively on 6 January 2024. Credit: Ouesso Diocese, Archdiocese of Pointe-Noire

Pope Francis Appoints Local Ordinaries for Two Catholic Archdioceses in Congo Brazzaville

Jan 6, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed Local Ordinaries for the Archdioceses of Pointe-Noire and Owando in the Republic of Congo, popularly known as Congo Brazzaville.

Bishop Miguel Ángel Olaverri Arroniz (right) and Bishop Victor Abagna Mossa (left) appointed Metropolitan Archbishops for Pointe-Noire and Owando respectively.

Two Dioceses in Congo-Brazzaville Elevated, Auxiliary Bishop in Nigeria Appointed

Jun 2, 2020

Over the weekend, Pope Francis elevated the dioceses of Pointe-Noire and Owando in Congo-Brazzaville to Archdioceses, appointing Bishop Miguel Ángel Olaverri Arroniz and Bishop Victor Abagna Mossa as their first Metropolitan Archbishops respectively.

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