Fr. Patrick Lonkoy Bolengu

Catholic Priest Treks for Miles to Distribute Food to DR Congo’s Needy Families

Apr 4, 2024

Elderly women in impoverished communities served by St. Francis of Paola Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had a reason to smile during the period preceding Easter after receiving food from an initiative of the Parish.

Members of St. Francis of Paola Parish of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo hold prayers at the parish premises. Credit: Fr. Patrick Lonkoy Bolengu

Catholic Priest in DR Congo Laments Months of Killings over Community Land

May 8, 2023

St. Francis of Paola Parish of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is losing its members to a group of individuals claiming to prevent the sale of community land.

Fr. Patrick Lonkoy Bolengu

Catholic Priest Treks for Miles to Distribute Food to DR Congo’s Needy Families

Catholic Priest in DR Congo Laments Months of Killings over Community Land

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