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In the Democratic Republic of Congo
In education, health
In the Democratic Republic of Congo
In the Democratic Republic of Congo
Across all age groups, approximately 6,000,000 people in the DRC Congo are Deaf
In the Democratic Republic of Congo
The profound importance of prayer
Established on April 16, 1962
Diocese covers an area of 36,795 km2
Diocese has got Thirty One (31) parishes
Christian life bears fruit in communion
6,000,000 people in the DRC Congo are Deaf
Supporting each other as a community
Raising awareness of the Deaf and their needs
Love Your Neighbor as yourself
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira in the Democratic Republic of Congo was established on April 16, 1962, It was formed from parts of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bukavu and the Diocese of Kasongo. The diocese is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Bukavu, meaning it is under the jurisdiction of Bukavu.
vira Diocese covers an area of 36,795 km2 (14,212 sq mi), with a population of over 1,989,000 people, of which Catholics are over 937,000 (47.1 %). The population is on high increase and at the moment he figures may be more than that.
Since Deaf people have their own language with distinctive cultural and linguistic features, many Deaf people consider their communicative abilities to be fully thriving. There isn’t any dioceses and archdioceses in the DRC Congo that have Deaf Apostolates or diocesan offices, which engage Deaf culture. But our only Diocesan offices in Uvira Diocese coordinate the active participation of Deaf people in weekly liturgies, the sacraments, faith formation, and youth ministry. In our Church today, few ordained priests and deacons are Deaf but have to serve the ever-increasing Catholic Population in the remote locations.
We conducted a survey to find out all we could about the deaf in Uvira Diocese, the province of South Kivu, in the east of the DRC Congo . We discovered deaf communities totally unevangelized and all floundering spiritually. God helped us to find two faithful hearing Christians who learned the sign language and We are happy to engage them in an effort to bring the Gospel to these beloved deaf people who have never heard but They CAN hear, with their eyes and hands!
Has to ride a Bicycle for 50-120 km through the dusty roads under the scorching sun to reach a Deaf community that can gather once or twice in Three (3) Months.
Covers an area of 36,795 km2 (14,212 sq mi),With a population of over 1,989,000 people, of which Catholics are over 937,000 (47.1 %).
The Diocese has got Thirty One (31) parishes, served by about 91 priests (76 Diocesan,15 Religious Priests). There is an average of two to four priests being ordained a very year.
Across all age groups, approximately 6,000,000 people in the DRC Congo are Deaf. Many people do not consider Deafness to be a disability.
Uvira Diocese Deaf Ministry is delighted to offer a truly unique and deeply personal way to experience the Sunday Mass readings.
My vocation and mission as a priest are to provide all the Sacraments in the Sign Language to all deaf Catholics and support God’s call to them to the religious life.
The diocese of Uvira is committed to offering mass, reconciliation, and formation to our deaf brothers and sisters in DRC Congo.
Receive compassionate pastoral care through one-on-one counseling and visits, addressing spiritual needs and personal challenges with care.
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