Universal Church

As part of the opening of the ACERAC proceedings, the Resurrection Parish of Sao experienced a moment of grace this Sunday. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga.

This Sunday, Saint Paul's Cathedral vibrated to the rhythm of the closing of the "Week of Christian Unity", marked by a large-scale ecumenical celebration presided over by Bishop Sébastien-Joseph Muyengo, Bishop of the Diocese of Uvira.

In the heart of South Kivu, the Notre-Dame de la Clarté-Dieu monastery in Murhesa resonated with the rhythm of a celebration of self-giving. Sister Marie Anuarite Olinde Bora pronounced her solemn profession there, committing herself definitively to follow Christ according to the Rule of Saint Benedict.

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, the parish of Namianda resonated with the rhythm of vocation ministry. Under the guidance of His Excellency Bishop Sébastien-Joseph Muyengo, young people in formation and those with vocations from the area gathered for a moment of spiritual renewal.

Just 48 hours after returning to the province, the Governor of South Kivu, Jean-Jacques Purusi Sadiki, made a symbolic and significant visit to the Bishopric of Uvira. This visit, marked by solidarity and cohesion, comes amid a still fragile security situation.

Meeting in Koumi in January 2026, the bishops of the Burkina-Niger Conference adopted a profound reform of priestly formation, aiming for pedagogical excellence and the financial autonomy of major seminaries. This historic session was marked by the presence of the new Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Éric Soviguidi, and the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Koumi seminary.

On Tuesday, January 21, 2026, the head of the single division of Uvira, Jeanne d'Arc Chakupewa, led a delegation of neighborhood chiefs to the Bishopric to assess the situation after the passage of the M23/AFC.

Following the ordinary session of the Central African episcopate held in early January 2026, the Church in the Central African Republic is strengthening its efforts to support the most vulnerable. It is within this framework that the Episcopal Commission for Migrants and Refugees (CEMIR) met in Bangui to define its priorities in the face of the country's current humanitarian challenges.

This Wednesday, January 21, 2026, marks a historic milestone for the Parish of Our Lady of Graces of Mudzi-Maria, within the Diocese of Bunia.

The Diocesan Subcommittee for Sacred Music concluded a three-day training course at the Saint Pius X Major Seminary in Murhesa on Sunday, January 18, 2026, bringing together about thirty moderators from 44 parishes of the Archdiocese of Bukavu.

From January 16 to 17, 2026, parish presidents, members of the MAC-GRAS movements and diocesan leaders attended three major teachings on the achievements of the Synod.

On January 19, 2026, Ekklesia Bank donated thirty-five Honda motorcycles to the Diocese of Kenge (DRC) to improve the mobility of pastoral workers in rural areas. This support aims to strengthen evangelization, the spiritual guidance of the faithful, and the monitoring of social projects.