LIBREVILLE, 27 MARS 2026 (AGP) – The 8th national congress of Gabon’s Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement is underway at the Sainte Marie chapel in Libreville, as reported by the Gabonese Press Agency. The event, which commenced on March 26, 2026, is being held at the Saint Joseph de la quasi-paroisse Saint Albert-le-Grand.
The congress, which concludes on March 28, is marked by a series of religious activities including masses, conferences, and shared worship sessions. These gatherings are led by Bishop Eusebius Ogbonna Managwu Chinekezi, the bishop of the Port-Gentil diocese and president of the Episcopal Commission for Lay Apostolate.
The primary objective of the congress is to establish a new national coordination for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement in Gabon, aiming to strengthen its organizational structure and spiritual impact. Paragraph: The congress is a pivotal moment for the movement, reflecting its increasing prominence within Gabon’s religious community. The outcomes of the event, including any new initiatives or leadership changes, are anticipated to be announced following the final mass at the Saint André des Trois-Quartiers parish on Saturday evening.
Source: Agpgabon
