Universal Church #Prêtres

Mgr Timothée Bodika Mansiyai, évêque de Kikwit, effectue une visite canonique en France pour aller à la rencontre de ses prêtres en mission, illustrant la vitalité de la communion ecclésiale et fraternelle.

Mgr Libère Pwongo a ordonné 3 prêtres et 3 diacres dans le diocèse de Basankusu ce 18 octobre 2026, marquant un grand moment de ferveur et d'espérance pour l'Église locale.

Présidée par Mgr Samedi avec l'accompagnement du Cardinal Nzapalainga, la Session Diocésaine 2026 de Bangui s'est tenue à Notre-Dame de Fatima. L'événement s'est conclu par des résolutions sur la gouvernance et l'ordination de neuf prêtres et diacres pour l'année 2026-2027.

On the Feast of the Assumption, the Diocese of Kole in the DRC celebrated the ordination of several priests and deacons. It was a day of joy and prayer as they entrusted these new vocations to the Virgin Mary.

Bishop Sébastien-Joseph Muyengo, welcomed to his parish of Saint Pius X in Kinshasa, presided over the Emerald Jubilee celebrating the 40th anniversary of the priesthood of the class of 1986. The event embodies fidelity, communion and pride for the Church of Congo.

The Diocese of Bouar in the Central African Republic is celebrating the ordination of three deacons and six priests by Bishop Mirek Gucwa. These ceremonies, held on August 2nd and 9th, 2026 in Bohong and at the local cathedral, mark a decisive step for evangelization and strengthen the pastoral body of the region.

Eight new priests celebrated their Mass of First Fruits at Saint Kizito Cathedral in Idiofa, following their ordination by French Bishop Frank Javary. Father Armel Ezinga reminded them of the responsibility of this mission, while the chancellor announced their future parish assignments.

Monsignor Juan José Aguirre announced his retirement in the privacy of his presbytery in Bangassou on his 72nd birthday. This discreet departure reflects the attitude of a servant who steps aside to allow his collaborators to continue his work of peace.

Mgr José-Bernard Likolo, Évêque de Lisala, effectue une visite pastorale en Espagne. À Madrid, il rencontre l'archevêché et plusieurs prêtres congolais en formation, notamment l'abbé Alain Makope. Il s'entretient avec le recteur de l'Université San Dámaso.

The Society of Jesus saw the number of its priests increase by six with the ordination of six deacons who became priests through the consecration prayer of Bishop Jean-Crispin Kimbeni this Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Four bishops and 534 priests around Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo for the Chrism Mass this Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at the Notre Dame du Congo Cathedral.

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.