The Pope has appointed two new bishops in Burundi: Abbé Léonidas Nitereka as head of the Diocese of Rutana and Dominican Father Emmanuel Ntakarutimana for the Diocese of Bubanza.

Journey of Bishop Emmanuel Ntakarutimana, O.P.

Religious Commitment – Order of Preachers (Dominicans)

• First profession: September 28, 1981, in Ibadan, Nigeria.
• Perpetual vows: 1984 in Rweza, Burundi.
• Priestly ordination: August 23, 1987, in Gitega

Responsibilities Held

• 1986-1989: Professor of Fundamental Theology at the Grand Seminary of Gitega.
• 1988-1990: Secretary of the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace.
• 1991-1993: Master of Students at the Inter-African Dominican House of Formation in Kinshasa.
• 1993-1999: Advisor to the Superior and Coordinator for Africa of the Dominican Order.
• 2001-2015: Coordinator of the Ubuntu Center for the Promotion of Peace and Reconciliation in Bujumbura.
• 2015-2021: Director of the Episcopal Conference Bureau for Evangelization.
• Since 2021: Coordinator of the Council for the Creation of the Catholic University of Burundi.

Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal has inaugurated its new reception pavilion, a modern space designed with a boutique, a cafeteria, multi-purpose rooms with a capacity of 300 people and other areas. This project is part of a vast redevelopment plan to preserve and enhance the site’s historical and spiritual heritage. Thanks to the support of government and private partners, this project underlines the cultural and tourist importance of the Oratory.

Congratulations to the Brothers of Holy Cross for their commitment and dedication to preserving and promoting this emblematic site!

“It’s a joy to finally inaugurate this new reception pavilion, which will enable us to welcome pilgrims and visitors in an environment that showcases Saint Joseph’s Oratory, our sanctuary that combines beauty and rich heritage, while respecting the legacy left to us by Saint Brother André. We invite all citizens to visit us in large numbers, whether this is their first visit or they are regulars at the sanctuary”.

Bernard Antoine, c.s.c., rector of Saint Joseph’s Oratory.

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