Joseph Mopepe Ngongo
Joseph Mopepe Ngongo | |
|---|---|
| Bishop-Elect of Molegbe, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mbandaka-Bikoro |
| See | Roman Catholic Diocese of Molegbe |
| Appointed | 15 April 2025 |
| Installed | 6 July 2025 |
| Predecessor | Dominique Bulamatari Kizayakana |
| Successor | Incumbent (Bishop Elect) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 19 March 1995 |
| Consecration | 6 July 2025 |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Mopepe Ngongo 15 July 1966 Gemena, Diocese of Molegbe, Nord-Ubangi, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Motto | "Ut Unum Sint" (That they may be one) |
| Styles of Joseph Mopepe Ngongo | |
|---|---|
| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | His Lordship |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Joseph Mopepe Ngongo (born 15 July 1966) is a Congolese Catholic prelate who was appointed the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Molegbe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 25 April 2025. Before that, from 19 March 1995 until he was appointed bishop, he was a priest of the Diocese of Molegbe, in the Catholic Archdiocese of Mbandaka-Bikoro. He was appointed bishop on 25 April 2025 by Pope Francis. His consecration and installation at Molegbe are scheduled to take place on 6 July 2025.
Background and education
He was born on 15 July 1966 in Gemena, diocese of Molegbe, Nord-Ubangi, Democratic Congo. He studied at the Saint François d’Assise Preparatory Seminary of Katokoli. He studied philosophy at the Saint Jean-Baptiste Major Seminary of Bamanya. He then entered the Université Catholique du Congo (Catholic University of the Congo) in Kinshasa, where he studied theology. In 2011 he began his studies for a doctorate in France. He returned to the DRC in 2024 to conclude his doctoral studies at the Catholic University of the Congo.[1][2][3]
Priest
He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Molegbe on 19 March 1995. He served as a priest until 15 April 2025.[1][2][2]
While a priest, he served in various roles and locations including:[2][3]
- Studies at Université Catholique du Congo leading to the award of a licentiate in theology from the 1995 until 1997.
- Formator of the Saint Pierre et Saint Paul Interdiocesan Major Seminary in Lisala from 1997 until 2002.
- Rector of the Saint Pierre et Saint Paul Interdiocesan Major Seminary in Lisala from 2002 until 2011.
- Started studies leading to a doctorate degree in France in 2011
- Vicar of the Notre Dame Saint Jacques Cathedral in Reims, France from 2011 until 2021.
- Moderator of the parishes of the Espace missionnaire Sedan-Yvois from 2021 until 2024.
- Chaplain of the Equipes du Rosaire of the metropolitan archdiocese of Reims from 2021 until 2024.
- Studies at the Catholic University of the Congo leading to conclusion of doctorate degree since 2024.[2][2]
Bishop
On 15 April 2025, Pope Francis appointed Reverend Father Joseph Mopepe Ngongo as the local ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Molegbe in the Metropolitan Ecclesiastical Province of Mbandaka-Bikoro.[1][2][3] He is scheduled to be consecrated and installed at Molegbe, Democratic Republic of the Congo on 6 July 2025.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d David M. Cheney (7 June 2025). "MicroData Summary for Father Joseph Mopepe Ngongo (born 15 July 1966) Bishop-Elect of Molegbe". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Kansas City. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Agenzia Fides (15 April 2025). "Africa/Democratic Republic of the Congo: Appointment of bishop of Molegbe". Agenzia Fides. Vatican City. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ a b c Vatican Press Office (15 April 2025). "Appointment of bishop of Molegbe, Democratic Republic of the Congo". Holy See Press Office. Vatican City. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
Succession table
External links
- DRC: Father Mopepe appointed bishop of Molegbe (Written in the French language).