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Catholic Church in Chad

Flooding following torrential rains in the town of Bongor, southwest Chad. Credit: Vatican Media

Deadly Floods in Chad: Catholic Bishop Emphasizes “God’s presence”, Cautions against Despair

Sep 11, 2024

Bishop Dominique Tinoudji of the Catholic Diocese of Pala in Chad has emphasized the presence of God among the people, especially those affected by the deadly floods in the North Central African nation that have claimed hundreds of lives. 

Catholic Bishops in Chad. Credit: CET

“Do everything possible” for Success of Presidential Polls: Catholic Bishops in Chad to Government

Apr 16, 2024

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET) have called on the transitional government in the country to “do everything possible” to ensure that the Presidential elections scheduled for May 6 are successful.

Archbishop Goetbé Edmond Djitangar of Chad’s N’Djamena Archdiocese. Credit: Cloche TV

International Women’s Day: Archbishop in Chad Calls for “respect” for Women

Mar 7, 2024

Ahead of the  annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, the Archbishop of Chad’s N’Djamena Archdiocese has called for respect and consideration for women in Church and society.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET). Credit: CET

In Christmas Message, Catholic Bishops in Chad Call for Walking “together in justice”

Dec 22, 2023

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET) are calling on the people of God in the North-Central African nation to “walk together in justice.”

Archbishop Goetbé Edmond Djitangar during the November 11 Episcopal Ordination. Credit: Cloche TV Chad

Pioneer Catholic Bishop of New Diocese in Chad Urged to “be attentive to all”

Nov 13, 2023

The Archbishop of Chad’s N’Djamena Archdiocese has urged the pioneer Bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Koumra to be “attentive to all” people of God in his care.

Matgoro community (Vicariat Apostolique de Mongo). Credit: ACN

Catholic Bishop in Chad Upbeat about “a vibrant Church” among Small Minority Community

Sep 24, 2023

Though Chad is significantly Christian, most inhabitants of the Eastern part of the country, which is served by the Apostolic Vicariate of Mongo, are Muslims. Of the 1.7 million people that live in this vastly desert territory, only about 15,000 are Christians, the Bishop of Mongo has said about the figure that translates to less than 1 percent.

A child in an empty classroom in Chad. Credit: Jesuit Refugee Service(JRS)

Jesuit Entity Reaching Out to Refugees in Chad in “a multidisciplinary approach”

Sep 20, 2023

The Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) is realizing a formal education initiative targeting refugees in Chad through what the officials of the entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) have described as “a multidisciplinary approach”.

Credit: Agenzia Fides

Mali’s Catholic Schools Need Strengthening to Combat “illiteracy and unemployment”: Priest

Sep 20, 2023

There is a need to strengthen the capacity of Catholic institutions of learning in Mali to address the challenge of illiteracy and joblessness in the West African nation, a Catholic Priest involved in education in the country has said. 

Mons. Samuel Mbairabé Tibingar, appointed Bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Koumra in Chad on 12 August 2023. Credit: Cloche TV Tchad

Pope Francis Erects New Catholic Diocese in Chad, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary

Aug 14, 2023

Pope Francis has erected the Diocese of Koumra as a new Episcopal See in Chad and appointed Mons. Samuel Mbairabé Tibingar as its pioneer Bishop.

Catholic Bishops in Chad. Credit: CET

Why Evangelizing Chad Remains Challenging despite Rapid Growth of Church in Africa

Aug 4, 2023

“There are many challenges,” says Sacred Heart Fr. Emile Hathouna, parish priest of Saint Francis of Assisi Church in the Chad Diocese of Lai. “The mission of evangelization is not an easy one in Chad, economically, politically, and morally. We are still carrying out primary evangelization in the country which is so demanding.” 

Association of African Priests and Religious in Chad (RESRAT). Credit: RESRAT

Catholic Official in Chad Advocates for “competence, merit” in Public Appointments

Jul 15, 2023

The people of God in the North-Central African nation of Chad will be better served if public appointments are made on the basis of “competence and merit”, the Secretary General of the Association of African Priests and Religious in Chad (RESRAT) has said.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET). Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Blood, tears of Chadians have flowed enough”: Catholic Bishops Demand End to Violence

Jun 1, 2023

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET) are demanding an end to violence in the Central African nation, decrying the continued shedding of “blood and tears”.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET). Credit:: CET

Catholic Bishops’ Commission in Chad “greatly concerned” about Inter-community Clashes

May 10, 2023

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Commission for Justice and Peace (CEJP) are “greatly concerned” about recurrent inter-community clashes in the North-Central African nation.

Mons. Giuseppe Laterza, appointed Apostolic Nuncio to the Central African Republic (CAR) and Chad on 5 January 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Appoints New Apostolic Nuncio to CAR, Chad, Assigns Him Titular See

Jan 6, 2023

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Giuseppe Laterza as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the Central African Republic (CAR) and Chad and assigned him the Titular See of Vartana in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET) during a press conference to present their Christmas 2022 Message. Credit: CET

Catholic Bishops in Chad Urge Youth to “never use violence to solve problems”

Dec 21, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Chad are cautioning young people in the North-Central African nation against violence, urging them to “never use violence to solve problems”. 

Official logo of the Synod on Synodality. Credit: Vatican Media

Synod on Synodality Opportunity to “journey together in truth”: Catholic Bishops in Chad

Dec 17, 2022

The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality offers an opportunity for the Catholic Church in Chad to “journey together in truth”, Catholic Bishops in the North-Central African nation have said.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET). Credit: CET

Catholic Bishops in Chad Decry Violence, Call for “true inclusive national dialogue”

Nov 30, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Chad have decried “endemic violence” in the North-Central African nation and are urging authorities to call for “a true inclusive national dialogue”.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad. Credit: Episcopal Conference of Chad

Holy Mass, Conviviality with Conflict Victims among Planned Prayer Day Activities in Chad

Nov 26, 2022

The celebration of Holy Eucharist in all Parishes in Chad and reaching out to those who have suffered as a result of violent conflicts in the country are among the activities Catholic Bishops in the North-Central African nation have directed for the planned Prayer Day.

Archbishop Goetbé Edmond Djitangar of Chad's N’Djamena Archdiocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Archbishop in Chad “outraged” by Violent Crackdown on Protesters, Urges Dialogue

Nov 4, 2022

The Archbishop of Chad’s N’Djamena Archdiocese has expressed his anger and indignation over last month’s crackdown on peaceful protesters that reportedly left dozens dead.

Members of the Association of Catholic Lay Executives of Chad (UCCT) during the October 11 press conference in Chad’s capital, N'djamena. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Chadian Catholic Lay Executives Express “disappointment” with Outcome of National Dialogue

Oct 16, 2022

Members of the Association of Catholic Lay Executives of Chad (UCCT) have, in a collective statement, criticized the outcome of the country’s National Inclusive Dialogue (DNI) initiative and expressed their “disappointment”.