Anglican Communion News Service - Digest - Congo

D R Congo Bishop asks Anglican Communion to pray for pending elections

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:49:00 GMT

Now more than 20 years ago, the Democratic Republic of Congo has several wars by rebel troupes, militias FDLR/Interahamwe, Maimai, Raia Mutomboki, etc. All these wars have caused death of many people and have plunged the country in poverty due ... [More]

Declaration finale du 10e Synode Ordinaire du Diocese Anglican de Bukavu

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:42:00 GMT

Nous, clergé et laïcs de l’Eglise Anglicane du Congo, Diocèse de Bukavu, réunis en 10è Synode Ordinaire, du 27 au 31 juillet 2011 à Bukavu, dans l’enceinte de la Paroisse Christ Roi de Muhumba [More]

Archbishop of Canterbury returns from the Congo

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:02:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury today returned from a pastoral visit to the Anglican Church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where he learnt about the inspirational work of the church in helping individuals and communities rebuild their liv... [More]

As thousands flee murder, rape and destruction of their homes, DRC Anglican pleads for more prayer

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:08:00 GMT

Thousands of people have been displaced and are pouring into towns in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo as an upsurge in violence in the Lubero and Beni territories takes its toll, writes Baliesima Kadukima Albert, Coordinator... [More]

Threat of rebel attacks leaves Congolese Anglicans stranded following synod meeting

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:44:00 GMT

A recent uprising of rebel activity in the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused Bishop Henri Isingoma and 150 delegates of the Province de L'Eglise Anglicane du Congo to be stranded in Boga following their September 30-October 5 dioce... [More]

Ugandan consecrated bishop in Congo

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:48:00 GMT

A Ugandan, Enock Kayeye, was on Sunday consecrated as the assistant bishop of North Kivu Diocese in the DR Congo. The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Congo, Dr. Dirokpa Fidele, presided over the ceremony at Kituru, in Butembo town, at the dioce...

New Years message from the Archbishop of the Congo

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 11:04:00 GMT

Chers freres et sSurs dans la vigne du Seigneur, Au moment ou l'annee 2005 touche a sa fin, il est grand temps de passer en revue ce qui etait notre vie sur les plans spirituel, moral, professionnel et ministeriel. A chacun de faire son bilan. C...

Church of Nigeria Assists the Church of Congo

Fri, 03 Jun 2005 14:06:00 GMT

Abuja, April 28, 2005- The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has donated a Land cruiser jeep to the Primate of Congo, the Most Rev Dirokpa B Fidele, to ease mobility and support evangelical work in the area. [More]

CMS supports Congo women initiative

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:35:00 GMT

The extraordinary work of three women in Bukavu, who set up a small counselling and referral centre for thousands of eastern Congo's rape victims after the war, is surfacing in the West. [More]