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On Sunday, February 9, 2025, the cathedral of the diocese of M'Baïki resounded with songs and prayers on the occasion of the solemn mass of institution of the second class of catechists.

In the diocesan structure of the Archdiocese of Bangui, there is a commission dealing with the ongoing training of priests, headed by Monsignor Vicar General Mathieu Bondobo and assisted by Abbots Philippe Grebalet and Jean-Marie Konde.

After the meeting of a delegation composed of representatives of CENCO and ECC yesterday, February 3, 2025, at the home of the President of the Republic Tshisekedi, this February 4, CENCO and ECC, through their secretaries, respectively, went to President Martin Fayulu as part of the social pact initiative for peace and living well together.

This year, the diocese of M'baiki is entering a historic phase by celebrating the centenary of the evangelization of Lobaye. On January 31, the festivities took off in Mougoumba, one of the parishes of the diocese, located 80 kilometers from M'baiki, the episcopal seat.

This Monday, February 3, in his offices at the Cité de l'Union Africaine, President Félix Tshisekedi received a joint delegation from the National Episcopal Conference of Congo and the Church of Christ in Congo led by Cardinal Ambongo, in response to a request for a written audience addressed to him last weekend.

After the December conference on exam preparation, this month of January gave way to the sacrament of reconciliation and indulgences. Under the moderation of Father JM Konde, Fathers MFE Bondobo and XAFagba made the faithful understand these major themes in this period of the Jubilee of Hope.

With the heart of a pastor, Monsignor José-Bernard Likolo has not remained at ease since the tragedy of December 9, 2024 experienced among the Mongalais: That day, the villagers of Bokutu attacked those of Ngonzi-Balele, causing 5 deaths, several injuries and more than 300 houses burned in this village.

During a mass celebrated by the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Bangui this Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Bangui, more than two hundred lay faithful from different parishes of the Archdiocese of Bangui were admitted to the ministry of the lectorate. This is the fifth edition for the Archdiocese of Bangui.

It was on January 16, 2025 that the traditional ceremony of the exchange of vows took place at the beginning of the calendar year. Priests, consecrated persons and lay people around His Excellency Monsignor José-Bernard LIKOLO, the ordinary of the place, met at the Saint Amand convent of the Brothers of Saint Joseph of Lisala from 4:30 p.m. to fraternize and say good things to each other.

Since Monday, January 13, 2025, Monsignor Edouard Tshimba, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa, has been staying in Kwamouth for a pastoral visit to several villages where he celebrates masses, administers sacraments, blesses a new church and exchanges with the faithful. On a long journey by canoe that requires endurance and sacrifice.

Since the opening of their ordinary session on Monday, January 7, 2025, the bishops of the Central African Republic have closed this great moment at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Bangui with the participation of the President of the Republic.

Since January 6, 2025, after celebrating the 130th anniversary of the evangelization of Central Africa, the bishops of the Central African Republic have opened their ordinary session which will close on January 14, 2025. It is within their permanent See of Bimbo in the city of Bangui that these exchanges take place.