Today, the Diocese of Butare witnessed a momentous and spiritually enriching event as Bishop Philippe Rukamba ordained eight new priests and four deacons at the Our Lady of Wisdom Cathedral. This significant ceremony was further highlighted by the installation of six seminarians as acolytes and four seminarians as lectors. Additionally, two priests celebrated their 25th…

A heartwarming pilgrimage took place as Ugandan and Rwandan catechists joined hands to honor their shared faith and deepen their spiritual connection. Led by Bishop Philipe Rukamba, the 96 Rwandan catechists embarked on a journey to the sacred grounds of Namugongo, accompanied by their Ugandan counterparts. The pilgrimage held special significance as it allowed the…

On the auspicious second day of their pilgrimage, March 24, 2024, Rwandan catechists gathered in the serene Chapel of Foyer de Charite in Namugongo. The day commenced with a heartfelt prayer of praise, an expression of their unwavering faith and gratitude towards the Almighty. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Bishop Filipo…

Kiruhura: Umuyobozi w’akarere ka Huye Ange Sebutege yabwiye abitabiriye umuhango wo gusaba no gutanga imbabazi ko kubana mu mahoro ari ishingiro rya byose. Yashimiye Kiliziya Gatolika ifasha Leta mu gusigasira ubumwe bw’abanyarwanda ndetse n’abemeye gutera intambwe basaba imbabazi abandi bakazitanga. Izi mbaraga zizatuma abantu babana neza dore ko bose baremwe mu ishusho y’Imana.

Musenyeri Balthazar Ntivuguruzwa umuyobozi w’akanama k’abepiskopi gatolika gashinzwe amasemìnari yagize ati “Ndifuriza umunsi mwiza ababyeyi ,abarezi,abapadiri,n’abafaratiri ba Seminari Rutongo. Yozefu mutagatifu twizihiza ni umurinzi n’umuvugizi w’imiryango yacu,ni umurinzi wa Kiliziya. Ati Nyakubahwa Padiri Ntaganira Cyprien mu izina ry’abepiscopi bose, mu izina ry’abaseminari Bose tukwifurije Yubile nziza, kandi tugushimira ubutumwa wasohoje kugeza magingo aya, tukanagushimira ubutumwa…

Musenyeri Filipo Rukamba Umushumba wa Diyosezi ya Butare akaba yanayoboye Igitambo cy’Ukaristiya cyabimburiye umuhango wo gusaba no gutanga imbabazi yibukije abitabiriye/abakristu ko abantu bakwiye gukora bagendeye ku mutimanama wabo bagamije kugera ku cyiza, birinda gukora ikibi kuko ikibi cyose gituruka kuri Shitani.

Have you ever seen Pope Francis’ coat of arms? As we celebrate the 11th anniversary of the pontiff this week, here is a deeper dive into some of the details behind this design and insight into the details chosen to represent the first Pope from the Americas. 📌Read more about the anniversary of the Pope…

“You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek.” (Hebrews 7:17) Today is the 2nd anniversary of my priestly ordination. I can honestly say that I love being a priest even more than I did when I started 2 years ago, and at least as much as one year ago! I shed more tears today while…

Kuva kuri uyu wa mbere kugeza ejo ku wa kabiri,I Kabuga muri Arikidiosezi ya Kigali, hateraniye inama y’ inteko rusange ya Caritas Rwanda. Ni inama yitabiriwe n’ Abepiskopi bo mu Rwanda, Intumwa ya Papa mu Rwanda , n’ umunyamabanga wayo, abayobozi b’ amakomisiyo y’inama y’abepiskopi gatolika mu Rwanda, abayobozi ba Caritas mu ma Diyosezi n”abalayiki…

The joint seminar bringing together representatives of Catholic bishops in Africa and in Europe kicks off in in the Kenyan capital with a special focus on young people. Representatives of the European and African bishops are gathered in Nairobi this week, for their seventh joint seminar bringing together the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa…