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On August 15th at Notre Dame d'Afrique, three young sisters pronounced their temporary vows with the Sisters of the Infant Jesus Providence of Rouen. Bishop Joseph Samedi emphasized the importance of fidelity, perseverance, and bearing witness to God's love.

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.

Five seminarians from the Diocese of Obala received the ministries of lector and acolyte at the Nkolbisson Seminary. Presided over by Bishop Jean Mbarga, this celebration marks a key step in their journey toward the priesthood.

UVIRA – La province ecclésiastique de Bukavu est en fête. Ce dimanche 8 février 2026, le Diocèse d’Uvira a franchi une nouvelle étape de sa vitalité pastorale avec l’ordination diaconale de Daniel Kasindi Wabenga et Emmanuel Nyumba Mazambi. Une célébration solennelle présidée par Mgr Sébastien-Joseph Muyengo Mulombe, placée sous le signe de l’humilité et du don de soi.

On February 1st and 2nd, 2026, the Saint-Bernard parish in Bangui celebrated the 30th World Day for Consecrated Life. This jubilee brought together Central African youth for testimonies of faith and religious for discussions on the challenges facing the Church in Africa. Father Jean-Marie Konde Muanda concluded with a meditation inspired by Vultum Dei Quaerere, calling for a bold and transformative consecrated life.