Archbishop Monsengwo to Chair Episcopate Again

Jun 30, 2004 00:00

He was elected Tuesday by his fellow bishops who were gathered in Kinshasa for their plenary assembly. The prelates also designated as deputy chairman Bishop Tarcisse Tshibangu Thsishiku of Mbujimayi.

Archbishop Monsengwo, who succeeds Cardinal Frédéric Etsou of Kinshasa in the post, was born in 1939 in Mongobele.

He was ordained a priest in 1963 and named auxiliary bishop of Inongo in May 1980. He served as auxiliary bishop of Kisangani from 1981 to 1988, and was designated bishop in September 1988.

He served as secretary-general of the episcopal conference from 1976 to 1980 and chairman from 1984 to 1992.

Spirituality

Prayer Intention: for Laity's Role in Evangelization

ROME, JUNE 30, 2004 (Zenit.org).- During the month of July, John Paul II will pray «that, in the young Churches, the lay faithful may receive more attention and may be turned to greater account for evangelization.»

Jun 30, 2004 00:00

ZENIT Staff