Central Africa

The Central African province consists of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Burundi. These countries have in common that they were all at one time Belgian colonies or protectorates. There are at present 156 confreres originating from this Province.

1.Burundian Sector – 3 communities

There are confreres working in 2 dioceses in Burundi.

In Bujumbura there are 2 communities. One community is concerned with Administration and houses the Delegate Superior. The other community looks after a parish.

In Gitega there are 2 communies with various ministries including Youth Apostolate and outreach to the Batwa (so-called Pygmies).

There are 26 confreres originating in Burundi. 3 work in Burundi and 23 elsewhere.

2. Democratic Republic of Congo Sector (formerly Zaire) – 20 communities

There are communities in 10 dioceses in Congo.

Bukavu 
3 communities. The Provincial lives there and there are confreres responsible for administration. The House of Formation (Philosophy) is there.

Bunia
1 community. Parish Apostolate.

Goma
3 communities plus the bishop. The Delegate Superior, Administration, and pre-Philosophy Formation are to be found there. Ngongo, Maison Lavigerie and Katoy.

Kalemie
1 community including the bishop.

Kasongo
3 communities. Including the bishop, the Delegate Superior and confreres engaged in Parish Ministry. Kasongo, Kipaka and Mingana.

Kindu
1 community. Parish ministry. Tokolete.

Kinshasa
2 communities. House of Formation Limete (Theology), 2 parishes in Kisenso and a confrere in Salongo.

Kisantu

House of Formation Kimbondo (Philosophy)

Lubumbashi
2 communities. Parish Apostolate.

Mahagi-Nioka
1 community. Parish Apostolate, Youth Apostolate, Administration. Refugees.

There are 121 Congolese confreres. 32 work in the DR Congo and 96 elsewhere.

3. Rwandan Sector – 2 communities

There are confreres working in 2 communities in the Diocese of Kigali.

One community is concerned with Administration and is also the residence of the Delegate Superior.

The other community (Kimisagara) is responsible for a parish.

There are 20 confreres originating from Rwanda. 18 are working outside Rwanda.