La Divine Miséricorde est une fête instituée par le Pape Jean Paul II dans l’Eglise universelle le 30 avril 2000 lors de la canonisation de la sœur Faustine Kowalaska.Elle est aussi un moment des indulgences plénières et partielles.
Read MoreSaint Stanislaus (1030-1079) is a major figure of Christianity in Poland. He was Bishop of Krakow and is today one of the patron saints of Poland. His history is marked by his religious commitment and his opposition to King Boleslaw II. He died a martyr.
Read MoreNamed after Maria Anna Donati, Blessed Celestine of the Mother of God, Foundress of the Congregation of Saint Joseph Calasanz (+ 1925), she was born in Marradi, near Florence, on October 26, 1848. She led her life in simplicity and total humility, dedicating herself to God to serve the poorest.
Read MoreSaint John Baptist de La Salle (1651-1719), French Catholic priest, educator, and founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He revolutionized education by establishing free schools for poor children. He was proclaimed a saint on May 24, 1900, and patron saint of all educators on May 15, 1950.
Read MoreSaint Vincent Ferrer (1350-1419) was a Spanish Dominican priest, famous for his eloquence, preaching missions, and miracles. He marked his era with his commitment to reforming the Church and preaching conversion. He is the patron saint of preachers, builders, and people in distress.
Read MoreSaint Isidore of Seville (c. 560 – April 4, 636) was a Spanish bishop, theologian, and encyclopedist. He is considered one of the greatest scholars of his time and one of the last Fathers of the Church. Canonized and proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1722, he is also the patron saint of the Internet and computer scientists due to his encyclopedic work.
Read MoreRichard de Wyche was born in 1197 in Droitwich, Worcestershire, England and died on April 3, 1253. Saint Richard was an English bishop of the Diocese of Chichester known for his piety, faith, courage, humility, and ecclesiastical reforms.
Read MoreSaint Francis of Paola (1416-1507) was a hermit monk and founder of the Order of Minims. His monks observed a perpetual fast, avoiding all animal foods (a strict vegan diet). This rule, known as the "perpetual Lenten fast," was one of the most severe in the Church. He is the patron saint of sailors and the elderly.
Read MoreThe Annunciation is one of the most important events in Christianity. It marks the moment when the angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive and give birth to Jesus, the Son of God.
Read MoreSaint Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus, is a central figure in Christianity. Although the Gospels provide little information about him, Christian tradition and certain texts have enriched his story.
Read MoreBorn around 315 near Jerusalem, Cyril of Alexandria was a defender of the Nicene Creed against Arianism; author of the Mystagogical Catecheses, participant in the Council of Constantinople (381), recognized as a Doctor of the Church in 1883; he died in 386.
Read MoreSaint Patrick was born in the late 4th century, around the year 385, into a Christian family in Britannia, a province of the Roman Empire. He was born around the year 461, probably on March 17, which became the date of his liturgical feast.
Read MoreLa résurrection du Christ étend ses effets de manière illimitée dans toutes les réalités de la vie des apôtres. Le Seigneur ne cesse de surprendre ses disciples dans les différents endroits: à la tombe, dans la maison, en route, à la rivière. L'évangile d'aujourd'hui nous décrit la scène de son apparition au bord de la mer de Tibériade.
Read MoreJoy is overflowing on this feast day. We celebrate the Risen Christ, for whom we have lived 40 days of Lent in memory of his 40 days of temptation in the desert. Today, let us sing with the choir of angels and the multitude of the baptized for God's blessing on his people.
Read MoreIn the Passion of Christ according to Saint John, there is a remarkable revelation of the divine nature of the Son. Yet he learned to obey in order to bring salvation. His suffering had no meaning for those around him. He was a mere condemned man. But Christ takes the destiny of humanity into his own hands with complete lucidity.
Read MoreSalvation is achieved through the humility of those who agree to embark on the path of passion. We relive the same journey today, as we retrace the procession that advances toward Jerusalem with branches in hand. Let us once again sing loudly and clearly HOSANNA SON OF DAVID in our various desolations and solitudes, accompanying Christ toward his passion, his death, and his resurrection.
Read MoreWe are celebrating the Fifth Sunday of Lent. This coming joy should motivate us to greater perseverance in the life of conversion. God is merciful toward our sins; let us cooperate with his grace to help our brothers and sisters escape the yoke of their errors instead of judging them.
Read MoreThe father, in the parable of this Fourth Sunday of Lent, exults with joy at the return of his lost son (15:24). This is the same attitude displayed by the shepherd who goes in search of a single lost sheep, leaving the other 99 (15:6) and by the woman who found the coin in her house (15:9).
Read MoreOur history is strewn with pitfalls that rob us of our happiness. Happiness is a light that attracts the gaze of every being. It is the meaning of our struggles for survival. Let us commit ourselves today to the desert with Christ to overcome temptation, the assurance of our Easter.
Read MoreToday's Gospel opens our reflection on a right conscience. These short sentences read this Sunday invite us to act with discernment and judgment in order to produce good fruits capable of pleasing God and society. All this is only possible when our hearts conceal the treasure that should enlighten our actions. To this end, I propose these three steps.
Read MoreIf last Sunday we were in the baths of 4 beatitudes followed by 4 lamentations, today Christ shows us the way to follow to really reach these beatitudes. It is about this passage from the animal man to the spiritual man. An obligatory scheme to savor the effects of the Kingdom from now until everything is fulfilled at the end of time.
Read MoreThe celebration of the Chair of Saint Peter in the Church is a call confirming the foundation stone of the Church's faith which is based on Jesus Christ, Son of God; it also reminds us of the place occupied by Saint Peter the Apostle (with his successors) among the apostles.
Read MoreAround Jesus we are gathered to listen to him and experience the fulfillment of his signs. Let us make our hearts pure to welcome his Word, purify our hands to receive his body and prepare our tongue to sing his holiness.
Read MoreIn this Jubilee Year meditated on from the perspective of hope, Pope Francis invites us this Sunday to reflect on the following theme: "I hope in your Word" Ps 119:74. In the Gospel proposed on this third Sunday, we are placed before two texts from Luke which open us to the understanding of the scriptures doubly: from reference to extension (Luke 1:1-4) and from extension to accomplishment (Luke 4:14-21).
Read MoreEntitled "The Responsibility of Practical Theology in Black Africa", the work of more than 500 pages by His Excellency Monsignor Fulgence Muteba is a bridge between doctrine and pastoral work. It was presented by three professors, namely Julien Kilanga (former rector of the University of Lubumbashi), Léonard Santedi (rector of the Catholic University of Congo) and François Yumba (Academic Secretary of the UCC).
Read MoreDenis Kialuta Longana, born in Kinshasa, is a priest of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa and a professor with a doctorate in philosophy. He exercises his priestly ministry in Walloon Brabant and teaches at the National Pedagogical University of Kinshasa. He is very interested in the problem of the meaning of life and questions related to both.
Read MoreThis encyclical of Pope Francis published this Thursday, October 24, 2024, contains five parts in 220 paragraphs. It has arrived as a sort of enthronement of the Heart of Jesus in the realities already addressed in his 2015 encyclical Laudato si (on the safeguarding of the common home) and Fratelli Tutti of 2020 (on fraternity and social friendship). In Dilexit nos, everything is centered on the loving relationship of man and his God in loving one another to better protect the common home by the grace of the Heart of Christ.
Read MoreUltimately, for its author, "Ultima verba or involuntary apophthegms" pulls us between emphasis and gloss. In other words, he asks himself the question: "Should we speak of life with an inappropriate and abusive declamatory style? Or should we explain it even if it is sometimes sibylline?
Read MoreAfter the release of his book online at CoolLibri last September, Jean-Marie KONDE MUANDA, the author of Les étincelles au quotidien, gave a preview presentation of his work to a group of notables from Bangui this Friday, November 29, 2024. The objective of this presentation was to sell this opus to support a few students living with disabilities for their schooling and a few street children for vocational training.
Read MoreThe new publication on Liturgical Dance and its Theological Status in the Roman Rite, is the result of the thesis of Father Ghislain Zoautekonbgo of Central African nationality, ordained priest in September 2010 on behalf of the Archdiocese of Bangui. Since 2024, he has been a doctor of liturgy. His thesis deals with liturgical anthropology, on "the problematic of the existence of liturgical dance, an updated path, reconsidered towards the understanding of the theological status of dance in the Roman Rite.
Read MoreThis book published in L'Harmattan is a manual of ongoing formation on the liturgy for all the faithful. In his own words the author declares: Despite the vitality of our churches, the author aspires to a deep evangelization. Indeed, the call to synodality of the whole Church reveals cracks in the life of Christ's faithful, in particular their participation in the Holy Mysteries without knowing for some the true meaning. To deepen the faith of the faithful and their maturity in the understanding of the rites, their ongoing formation is essential.
Read MoreThis article is a presentation by Monsignor Mathieu Bondobo, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Bangui, during the day of ongoing training for priests working in Bangui. We present here the first part concerning the Parish Pastoral Council and the second in the following issue.
Read MorePresentation on the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops during the day of ongoing formation of priests working in the Archdiocese of Bangui on Monday, February 11, 2025. It comprises three parts: the Preamble, the main text of the Second Session and the Postamble.
Read MoreFather Mathieu Fabrice Evrard Bondobo, Vicar General and professor at the Saint Marc Major Seminary in Bimbo, held this conference at the Bangui Cathedral in this jubilee year to introduce the faithful to the meaning and practices of the Church on indulgences.
Read MoreIt was at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Bangui that this conference was held, led by a liturgist on the sacrament of reconciliation. Through his experience as a priest and as a professor at the Grand Seminary, Father Fagba returned to the importance of this practice to discover its riches.
Read MoreGiven the confusion that this creates in the title Monsignor for certain dignitaries in the Catholic Church, we are reproducing here the article Published on January 7, 2014 at 7:54 p.m. By Anita Bourdin of Zenit.org. ROME, January 7, 2014 (Zenit.org).
Read More"Modern Martyrs, Victims of the Exploitation of Mineral Resources in Africa: Realities and Perspectives of the Church in Exit". This is the theme of a conference presented on October 12 in Rome by Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Kinshasa (DRC) and President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM). It was on the occasion of a hybrid webinar organized on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the canonization of the Martyrs of Uganda.
Read MoreWhen we are born, we discover nature. It is nature that welcomes us. And we ourselves are part of this nature while having authority over it. From the beginning, God said: "fill the earth and dominate it." cf. Gen 1:28. Despite the depth and the firmament that surround man, the latter remains responsible for what happens there because he has received a mandate from the Creator. This is why he tramples everywhere to prove his domination. Man, through his scientific curiosity, has gone underground, dived into deep waters, walked on the moon, explored wild forests, climbed high mountains. Nature, through his research, is no longer foreign to him.
Read MoreThe Pope responded with these words: “They are all lives. The king was courageous because, faced with a law of death, he did not sign and resigned. It takes courage! It takes a politician “in trousers” to do this, it takes courage… Women. Women have the right to life: to their life, to the life of their children. Let us not forget to say this: an abortion is murder. Science says that one month after conception, all the organs are already there. You kill a human being, you kill a human being. And the doctors who lend themselves to this are – let me say – they are hired killers.”
Read MoreEn ce mercredi 7 mai 2025, une messe Pro eligendo romano pontifice vient d’être célébrée à Basilique Saint-Pierre qui ouvre au conclave. Les 133 cardinaux s'enfermeront au palis apostolique aujourd'hui à 15h45 pour y sortir après qu'un pape y soit élu.
Read MoreLe Pape François a introduit 15 nouvelles nations dans la chapelle Sixtine. Lorsque le Pape Benoit XVI léguait le siège de Pierre à François, Quinze États du monde ne possédaient pas de cardinaux.
Read MoreLe collège des cardinaux qui élira le Pape se compose de 135 cardinaux n’ayant pas atteint 80 ans jusque-là. Cependant, deux n’y participeront pas pour des raisons de santé.
Read MoreDans une cathédrale bondée de plusieurs autorités civiles, miltaires et religieuses, une messe a été célébrée par Mgr Giuseppe Laterza, Nonce apostolique (RCA et Tchad) ce dimanche 27 avril 2025 à Bangui capitale de la RCA. en mémoire du Pape François.
Read MoreDans la soirée de ce vendredi 25 avril 2025, le cercueil du pape François a été scellé par le Camrlingue.
Read MoreC'est en l'année 2015 alors que l'Église universelle s’appétait à vivre le jubilé extraordinaire de la miséricorde et la RCA traversait des violences inimaginables qui avaient creusé un faussé entre chrétiens et musulmans.
Read MoreCe samedi 26 avril 2025, il sera organisé au Vatican les obsèques du Pape François. La cité éternelle doit pouvoir gérer ce samedi une foule immense venant de quatre coins du monde. Plusieurs chefs d'Etat et dirigeants sont annoncés à ces obsèques.
Read MoreMonseigneur Jean-Crispin Kimbeni, évêque du diocèse de Kisantu a célébré dans sa cathédrale Notre Dame de Sept Douleurs la messe en hommega du Pape François ce jeudi 24 avril 2025.
Read MoreDepuis l’annonce de la mort du Pape François, tout bouge à la cité éternelle. C’est à 7h35 du lundi 21 avril que le cardinal camerlingue Kevin Farrel avait annoncé le décés du Pape.
Read MoreC'est depuis 29 juin 2022 à Sainte Marthe, Sentant que le crépuscule de sa vie terrestre approchait, et avec une vive espérance en la Vie éternelle, le Pape avait exprimé sa volonté testamentaire seulement pour ce qui concerne le lieu de ma sépulture.
Read MoreFollowing the official announcement of the death of Pope Francis by the Vatican in the morning, the Archdiocese of Kinshasa, through its Archbishop Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, organized the service for the dead at the cathedral at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Read MoreSince his release from the hospital, the Holy Father has gradually resumed his activities, albeit at a convalescent pace. His homilies at major celebrations are read by cardinals, he sometimes makes impromptu public appearances, and he receives some visitors. Here are excerpts from his few messages.
Read MoreAccording to information from the Holy See Press Office on April 8, the Holy Father continues to work and is in contact with the various ministries. In recent days, he has gradually resumed some meetings, and therapies are continuing, particularly motor and respiratory therapy.
Read MoreThe College's cardinals come from 7 continents, spread across 94 countries. 71 countries have cardinal electors.
Read MoreSince Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Pope's health remained "stationary" and yesterday Saturday evening the Holy See Press Office confirmed that "the clinical conditions of the Holy Father have remained stable, which confirms the progress observed during the week."
Read MoreYesterday, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Pope's health remained "stationary"; Today, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in the morning, the anniversary of his pontificate, the Holy See Press Office noted that the Holy Father continued his pharmacological treatment and physiotherapy and attended activities of the Curia.
Read MoreDuring the rosary on Thursday evening, March 6, 2025, an audio recording of Pope Francis thanking the faithful for their prayers was played in St. Peter's Square. As of this Friday morning, March 7, it is fitting to know that the Holy Father is in "stable" condition.
Read MoreYesterday, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Pope received the ashes and Companions of Christ before engaging in some professional activities. This Thursday morning, the Holy See noted that the Pope spent a peaceful night. Let's read an excerpt from his 2016 message for the Day of the Sick.
Read MoreYesterday evening, Monday, February 3, 2025, Pope Francis "had suffered two episodes of acute respiratory failure; today he continues his treatment and respiratory physiotherapy. After yesterday's two attacks, he has been able to return to high-flow oxygen since this morning.
Read MoreYesterday evening, Friday, February 28, 2025, the Press Office announced that "the Holy Father suffered an isolated attack of bronchospasm which led to an episode of vomiting with inhalation and a sudden worsening of his respiratory condition. However, the Pope had a peaceful night and is resting.
Read MoreYesterday, Thursday, February 27, 2025, in the evening, the official statement indicated that the Holy Father "alternated between high-flow oxygen therapy and the respiratory mask"; today, Friday, February 28, 2025, the Holy See Press Office confirmed that "The night passed peacefully and the Pope is resting."
Read MoreYesterday, Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the Vatican press office revealed that the Pope "Pope Francis spent a quiet night and is resting." Today, Thursday, February 27, 2025, the official announcement notes that while receiving "high-flow oxygen" the Holy Father shows "normal evolution of pulmonary inflammation" and he continues "respiratory physiotherapy."
Read MoreThe current parish priest of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral in Bangui was sent to Rome for Canon Law by the will of Monsignor Paulin POMODIMO, Archbishop of Bangui (2003-2009). Returning to his country on October 12, 2014, Father Mathieu was installed as parish priest of the cathedral and member of the presbyteral council and the college of consultors in his archdiocese by Monsignor Dieudonné Nzapalainga. Two years later, the same Archbishop appointed him Vicar General. Celebrating his 15 years of service to the universal Church, including 10 years of priesthood, we approached Father Mathieu to conduct this interview in order to find out more about him.
Read MoreDuring his visit to the Archdiocese of Bangui one year after the end of his mission, the Bishop of Basankusu (DRC) gave an interview to TMNews. Discover here, under the questions of our member Rengana Audrey, the essence of this rich exchange. Don't forget to subscribe to receive newsletters.
Read MoreLa chancellerie de Kinshasa avertit la population sur la contrefaçon de l’adresse électronique de Son Excellence Monseigneur Carlos Ndaka, Evêque Auxiliaire et Vicaire Général de l’Archidiocèse de Kinshasa.
Read MoreLa paroisse Bienheureux Jordan dans l'Archidiocèse de Lubumbashi a été la cible de profaneteurs ce mercredi 23 avril 2025. On peut compter déjà cinq profanation depuis le début de l'année 2025.
Read MoreHis Excellency Monsignor Dieudonné Uringi, Bishop of BUNIA, presided over the Holy Thursday Mass at the Notre Dame de Grâce Cathedral Parish in Mudzi Maria, surrounded by 9 priests and 1 Deacon.
Read MoreOn this Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Bishop of the Diocese of Uvira presided over the Chrism Mass in Saint Paul's Cathedral.
Read MoreThe Metropolitan Archbishop of Lubumbashi presided over the Mass commemorating the Lord's Supper at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.
Read MoreThis Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the priests of the Archdiocese gathered around His Eminence Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalinga for a recollection preparing them for the Chrism Mass scheduled for the evening at 6:00 p.m.
Read MoreSurrounded by 26 priests and two deacons, His Excellency Monsignor Émile Mushosho, Bishop of Dungu-Doruma, celebrated the Mass of the Holy Cross at the Saint Martyrs Cathedral of Uganda on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Read MoreFour bishops and 534 priests around Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo for the Chrism Mass this Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at the Notre Dame du Congo Cathedral.
Read MoreOn April 15, Holy Tuesday, His Excellency Monsignor José-Bernard LIKOLO celebrated the Chrism Mass at the parish of Saint Elizabeth with three presbyteries from the dioceses of Lisala, Molegbe and Budjala, whose bishop was unable to attend.
Read MoreIn accordance with his agenda for the month of April 2025 on behalf of the Diocese of Molegbe, Monsignor José-Bernard LIKOLO, Bishop of Lisala and Apostolic Administrator of Molegbe, arrived on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Diocese of Molegbe from Gemena for pastoral visits.
Read MoreIn fulfillment of his triple mission of teaching, sanctifying and governing the people of God entrusted to him, Monsignor Jesús Ruiz Molina, Bishop of M'baïki, made a pastoral visit from April 1 to 6, 2025, to the parish of Saint Daniel Comboni in Bonganangone, located 150 kilometers from his episcopal seat.
Read MoreDuring an official audience at the Vatican, His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, warmly congratulated and encouraged the commitment of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) to peace, reconciliation and living well together.
Read MoreThis Thursday, April 10, 2025, the UCC Department of Aggregation organized an inspiring seminar under the leadership of the Head of Department, Professor Abbé Paulin Kalala.
Read MoreGathered in the Cathedral Church this Friday, April 11, 2025, this Way of the Cross was a meditation of stations on site at the Church.
Read MoreIn collaboration with the Lindonge Diocesan Pastoral Center, the Faculty of Management and Development of the Omnia Omnibus University of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa is organizing a scientific day in honor of Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo for his 65th birthday and 20 years of episcopate.
Read MoreOn Friday, March 21, 2025, the UCC Faculty of Canon Law organized a scientific morning on the theme: "The Importance of Canon Law in the Life of the Church." The event took place in the Reading Room of the Limete Campus and brought together prominent figures from the ecclesiastical world.
Read MoreAFRIK'ARTS CREATION, a theater troupe led by actor and drama expert Roch Bodo, celebrates its 25th anniversary this Thursday, March 27, 2025, with a thanksgiving mass at the Saint Augustin parish in Lemba.
Read MoreIn the Archdiocese of Kinshasa, Father Kibwila Alphonse Marie de la Croix, who is celebrating his 80th birthday today, is currently the oldest of all the priests in the said archdiocese.
Read MoreThe Organization has designated March 8th as the day's theme: Rights, Equality, and Empowerment for All Women and Girls. May all women and girls find here an expression of our gratitude for what they represent for humanity and for the Church.
Read MoreInitially it was a symbol of blessing, today, at the time of climate change on planet Earth, this rich hydrographic network has become the cause of misfortune for Uvira and its population. It should be noted that, today, 75% of these rivers are in full flood activity beyond measure.
Read MoreSunday, January 19, 2025 was marked among the students of Bunia by the opening mass of the coordination of Catholic chaplaincies of the university environment of the Diocese of Bunia. This mass took place at the Notre Dame de Grâce Cathedral in Mudzi Maria.
Read MoreAt the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the University of Notre Dame of Tanganyika, our BAC 1 students distinguish themselves through their commitment to enriching practical activities.
Read MoreWith joy, we are proud and happy to announce that the Faculty of Medicine of the Notre Dame University of Tanganyika has received its right to operate, thanks to the tireless efforts and commitment of His Excellency Bishop Muyengo of Uvira and the Rector of the University, Professor Abbot Lukumbusho. This achievement is the fruit of their vision and leadership.
Read MoreSPECIAL CHRISTMAS SUMMER CAMP at the Wallonia-Brussels General Delegation from December 26, 2024 to January 4, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at number 206, avenue de la Nation Kinshasa-Gombe for children and young people aged 5 to 18.
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception held its annual Lenten pilgrimage, this time as part of the parish's centenary, under the theme of Pilgrims of Hope. It took place on the weekend of March 22-23, 2025, at the Marian shrine of Ngoukomba.
Read MoreThe Cathedral, which is celebrating its hundredth anniversary this year 2025, has just solemnly opened its activities with the mass celebrated this Sunday, February 16, 2025 by His Eminence Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga. It was during the mass that all the planned activities were announced and the slogan unveiled.
Read MoreFollow closely the Centenary of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception of Bangui. An immense joy for the faithful and tourists.
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