As is customary, the Diocese of Cyangugu organized a banquet for former street children who have been reintegrated into schools. Among them, 36 received the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, during the Eucharistic celebration. The event’s theme was: “Every Child Deserves the Joy of Christmas.” A Long-Term Commitment of the Catholic Diocese of…Continue reading Christmas Joy for 637 Former Street Children in the Diocese of Cyangugu
The Diocese of Cyangugu offers Christmas Joy to over 400 Vulnerable Women
On January 4, 2026, more than 400 free women(sex-workers) and single mothers were invited by Bishop Edouard Sinayobye of Cyangugu to share with him the joy of Christmas at the Cathedral Parish. “They will no longer call you ‘Forsaken’” (Isaiah 62:4) The Bishop relied on this prophecy to proclaim the merciful love of our Heavenly…Continue reading The Diocese of Cyangugu offers Christmas Joy to over 400 Vulnerable Women
Challenges and Strategies for the Pastoral Care of Street Children in Cyangugu Diocese
The family and social integration of Street children is among the pastoral interventions of the commission of Family Pastoral Care in favor of families and persons in difficult situations. This component includes assistance to come out from irregular situations caused by their weaknesses, wrong choices, negligence, or errors of judgment. The objective is to help…Continue reading Challenges and Strategies for the Pastoral Care of Street Children in Cyangugu Diocese
The Diocese of Cyangugu Celebrates a Three-Day Session on the Implementation of the Synod of Synodality
The Diocese of Cyangugu held a three-day session on the implementation of the final document of the Synod on Synodality. Convoked by the Right Reverend Edouard SINAYOBYE, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Cyangugu, this session took place at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre from 18th to 20th September.
The three-day session featured two main speakers: the bishop himself and Reverend Father François HARERIMANA, a Pallottine priest currently serving as co-rector of the Kibeho Shrine. The conferences covered various themes such as “The Holy Spirit as Leader of the Church,” “The Spiritual Conversation Method,” “We Are Living Members of Christ’s Body,” “Leadership in the Synodal Church,” “Discernment as a Journey to Decision-Making in the Synodal Church,” and “Accountability in the Synodal Church.” The talks were brief but very enriching, and participants followed them with interest and appreciation.
Cyangugu Diocese Launches Its Strategic Framework
On September 3, 2025, at Centre Diocésain de Pastoral Incuti (CDPI Hotel), Cyangugu Diocese held a workshop to present and share its new 10-Year Strategic Pastoral Framework (SPF 2025–2035). The session was officially opened by Most Rev. Edouard SINAYOBYE, Bishop of Cyangugu, who warmly thanked Dr. Bernardin RUTWAZA for his great contribution in guiding the…Continue reading Cyangugu Diocese Launches Its Strategic Framework