Vatican Halts Seminary Formation in DR Congo Diocese
The Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization has suspended the formation of seminarians in the Diocese of Wamba in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing a “difficult ecclesial environment.”
This decision was communicated to the seminarians by Bishop Sosthène Ayikuli Udjuwa, the apostolic administrator of the Congolese episcopal see, who alluded to the challenge of transition.
a “difficult ecclesial environment”
The Wamba Diocese has been experiencing a leadership crisis since the January 2024 appointment of Bishop Emmanuel Ngona Ngotsi as its local ordinary.
The suspension is effective until further notice.
Author's summary: Vatican suspends seminary formation in DRC diocese.
- Diocese of Wamba in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
- Leadership crisis since January 2024
- Suspension effective until further notice