This Friday, 06/26/2026, the ‘Secret of Peace’ Center welcomed over 1,000 older persons to a retreat organized by the Diocesan Commission for Family Pastoral Care in the Catholic Diocese of Cyangugu. The participants were men and women aged at least 65, coming from almost all the parishes in our Diocese. Our 3rd age group showed,…Continue reading THEY SHALL STILL BRING FORTH FRUIT IN OLD AGE

This Thursday, 06/25/2026, at the ‘Secret of Peace’ Center, the Diocesan Commission for Family Pastoral Care gathered, in a retreat, 96 girls and women in the pastoral journey toward leaving prostitution. They came from the parishes of CYANGUGU, TYAZO, MASHYUZA, MUREHE, and NYAMASHEKE; and they were accompanied by a few family counselors. The retreat focused…Continue reading CYANGUGU: RECOLLECTION OF THE DISCIPLES OF SAINT MARY MAGDALENE

In order to implement the recommendations of the 2021–2024 Synod of Bishops—particularly those concerning transparency, accountability, and evaluation as outlined in paragraphs 95–102 of the Synod’s Final Document—the Diocese of Cyangugu organized a dedicated session for all diocesan priests. During this session, each priest had the opportunity to present his pastoral work to his peers…Continue reading Session on accountability for the priests of the Diocese of Cyangugu

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