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The two ciboria donated to St. John Calabria Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola that was desecrated when bandits attacked the church on July 10. Credit: ACI Africa

Desecrated Catholic Parish in Angola Receives Two Ciboria after ACI Africa Coverage

Aug 10, 2023

Members of St Norbert's Parish  in Paoli, PA near Philadelphia in the United States of America have donated two ciboria to St. John Calabria Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola that was desecrated when bandits attacked the church on July 10.

An Angolan pilgrim at WYD in Portugal. Credit: Angola Viture Parish

False Alarm: Dioceses in Angola, Cape Verde Dismiss Reports of Missing WYD Pilgrims

Aug 1, 2023

Catholic Dioceses in Angola and Cape Verde have discredited media reports indicating that 106 pilgrims participating in the 2023 World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal are missing from the respective delegations, terming the reports “exaggerated.”

Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari, Apostolic Nuncio in Angola. Credit: João Vissesse/ACI Africa

“Church in Angola looks to you with admiration”: Nuncio to Consecrated Persons

Jul 29, 2023

The Apostolic Nuncio in Angola has expressed appreciation to Consecrated men and women in the country saying the Church looks upon them with “admiration and gratitude.”

Bishop Firmino David, the newly Consecrated Bishop of Angola’s Sumbe Diocese. Credit: Radio Maria Angola

Newly Ordained Catholic Bishop in Angola Urged to Foster Episcopal “service, not honor”

Jul 25, 2023

Bishop Firmino David, the newly Consecrated Bishop of Angola’s Sumbe Diocese will need to foster “service and not honor” during his Episcopal ministry.

Some unidentified criminals who desecrated the St. John Calabria Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola, opened the Tabernacle and removed the hosts, threw them on the floor, and then took two Ciboria. Credit: Jose Quiabolo

Angolan Catholic Church Desecrated, Blessed Sacrament Scattered

Jul 14, 2023

The church of St. John Calabria Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola was desecrated, with the desecrators making away with two Ciboria after accessing the Tabernacle, the Parish Priest has said.

Seminarians of the St. Joseph Major Seminary of Angola's Lwena Diocese. Credit: Fr. Amilton Camuele

Angolan Major Seminaries Seeking Partnership for Training of “hundreds of Seminarians”

Jul 13, 2023

St. Joseph Major Seminary and St. John Mary Vianney Propaedeutic Seminary in Angola’s Lwena Diocese are seeking partnerships for the upkeep of the “hundreds of Seminarians” enrolled in the two institutions of Priestly formation.

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto during the July 12 press conference at CEAST Secretariat in Luanda. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Bishops in Angola Advocate for Municipal Government Structure

Jul 13, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Angola are advocating for the municipal structure of governance, which they say is capable of realizing “local solutions” to the challenges in the Southern African nation.

The official logo of World Youth Day Lisbon. Photo courtesy Beatriz Roque Antunez.

Angola’s Catholic Youth “eager to share faith, represent country” at WYD: Chaplain

Jul 12, 2023

The Catholic Youth from Angola, who are to take part in the planned World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 are enthusiastic about sharing their faith and representing their country, the Director of the National Office for the Youth Pastoral Ministry at the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé has said.

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Angola’s Cabinda Diocese. Credit: Cabinda Diocese

Catholic Bishop Decries Neglect of Angolan Rich Province Devoid of “a decent road”

Jul 8, 2023

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Angola’s Cabinda Diocese has lamented the lack of “a decent road” in his Episcopal See despite the Province contributing “immense wealth” to the country’s economy.

Mons. Martín Lasarte Topolansky, a native of Uruguay and member of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) appointed Bishop for Lwena Diocese in Angola. Credit: Agenzia iNfo Salesiana

Bishop-Elect for Angolan Diocese Says Episcopal Appointment a Humbling Experience

Jul 4, 2023

Mons. Martín Lasarte Topolansky has described his Episcopal appointment for Lwena Diocese in Angola that was made public on July 1 as a humbling experience.

Mons. Martín Lasarte Topolansky, a native of Uruguay and member of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) appointed Bishop for Lwena Diocese in Angola. Credit: CEAST

Uruguayan-born Salesian Priest Appointed Bishop in Angola

Jul 3, 2023

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Martín Lasarte Topolansky, a native of Uruguay and member of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) as the new Bishop for Lwena Diocese in Angola.

Bishop Maurício Camuto of Angola’s Diocese of Caxito. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop Faults Angolans Who Downplay National Health, Education Facilities

Jul 2, 2023

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has faulted citizens of the Southern African nation who downplay the education and health facilities in the countries.

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Archdiocese. Credit: CEAST

Theme of Synod on Synodality Path for Community Growth: Catholic Archbishop in Angola

Jul 1, 2023

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Archdiocese has underscored the value of the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality and called for the embracing of its theme, which he said provides a path for the growth of the people of God.

Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari during during the Thanksgiving Mass to mark the belated 10th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as Pope. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

“Continue praying for Pope Francis”: Nuncio in Angola at Belated Holy Father’s Anniversary

Jun 30, 2023

The representative of the Holy Father in Angola has called on the people of God in the Southern African nation to continue offering prayers for Pope Francis to have “the strength” to carry on his mission of shepherding the Universal Church.

Mons. Frimino David, appointed Bishop of Angola's Sumbe Diocese on 4 May 2023. Credit: Sumbe Diocese

Rector of Christ the King Major Seminary in Angola Appointed Bishop of Sumbe Diocese

May 4, 2023

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Firmino David who has been serving as Rector of Christ the King Major Seminary Huambo in Angola as the Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in the Southern African nation. 

Late Archbishop Francisco Viti. Credit: Huambo Archdiocese

“Zealous pastor”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola Eulogized for “selfless service to Church”

Apr 18, 2023

The late Archbishop Francisco Viti who died at the age of 89 on April 15 in Angola’s Huambo Archdiocese has been eulogized as “a zealous Pastor” and a “selfless” servant of the people of God.

Credit: Caritas Lusophone

Planned Caritas Lusophone Forum an Opportunity to “share experiences”: Official in Angola

Oct 16, 2022

The planned 11th Forum of Caritas Lusophone to be held in Angola’s capital city, Luanda, under the theme, “Together for the integral human development”, will be an opportunity to “share experiences and learn from one another” as to how best to  serve communities, the Coordinator of Caritas Angola has said.

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Invest in “primary production sector” to Address Angola’s Unemployment: Bishop to State

Oct 5, 2022

The Liaison Bishop of the Episcopal Commission for Youth, University, Scouting and Vocations Ministry of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has called on the Angolan government to invest in the “primary production sector” to provide opportunities for unemployed youth.

Le père Celestino Epalanga, secrétaire exécutif de la Commission catholique pour la justice et la paix (CCJP) en Angola et à São Tomé. Crédit : Vatican Media

Elections in Angola Peaceful Despite “a few glitches”: Catholic Entity Official

Aug 25, 2022

The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has said that Angola's fifth general elections conducted on Wednesday, August 24 went on peacefully despite “a few glitches”.

Salesian ‘A New Beginning’ program helps youth in conflict with the law in Angola. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians in Angola Fostering “rights of children in conflict with law” and Reintegration

Aug 16, 2022

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Angola are fostering “the rights of children in conflict with the law” in an initiative dubbed “A New Beginning”.