Africa-Press – Angola. The auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Benguela, D. Estêvão Binga, considered, Sunday (06), as a fundamental pillar of the Church the reinforcement of the evangelization action, for the promotion of love for others and respect for moral values and citizenship.
Ordained yesterday in the Capelinha de Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes, the new prelate, appointed in November by Pope Francis, said that his biggest bets will be the promotion of evangelical principles, obedience, purity and poverty, these being some of the virtues that enshrine the spirit of a true Christian, as Jesus Christ taught.
The practice of doing good, mutual respect, living in simplicity, justice and humility are, in Ms Binga’s view, the values that can contribute to the process of community development.
During the episcopal ordination ceremony, the Bishop of Benguela, D. António Jaka, highlighted the fact that, for the first time, the Catholic Church in this province has an auxiliary bishop, coincidentally in the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Diocese.
“This is an indicator of progress and growth, the effects of which will bring several achievements in the field of evangelization, especially in pedagogical and spiritual training and in strengthening the faith in the communities of the province”, he said.
Estêvão Binga was born on 2 September 1966, in Twei – Quilengues, province of Huíla, having been ordained a priest on April 28, 1996 by D. Óscar Braga.Doctorate
in Dogmatic Theology from the University of Burgos – Spain, he dedicated himself, as a priest, to the formation of future workers, at the Major Seminary of Bom Pastor, in Benguela, until the date of his appointment
Socio-Pastoral Center Inaugurated
Since Saturday, the province of Benguela has a Socio-Pastoral Center that will contribute in areas such as Education, Health and Community Assistance.
Named “D. Amaral dos Santos”, in honor of the first bishop of the Diocese of Benguela, for his achievements in the evangelization action, the center was built in zone B, on the outskirts of the city of Benguela, as part of the festivities of the 50th anniversary of the Jubilee of Local Catholic Church.
The opening ceremony was guided by the secretary of the President of the Republic for the Social Area, Fátima Viegas, in the presence of the provincial vice-governor for Technical Services and Infrastructure, Adilson Gonçalves.
Fátima Viegas guaranteed that the Executive maintains its availability to support projects whose sole purpose is the social well-being of the population.
With the centre, he said, the social aspect that the Catholic Church pursues to contribute to the different actions of the Government, such as Education, Health, Community Assistance, among others, is materialized.
The Bishop of the Diocese of Benguela, D. António Jaka, expressed his satisfaction with the inauguration of the center, highlighting the “relevant role” that it will play in the community as a public utility institution.
The Socio-Pastoral Center has a auditorium for 1,000 people, offices, medical center for the public, library and an accommodation area with 12 suites.
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