The primary mission of the bishop is to preach the Gospel to all peoples with the help of the Holy Spirit. This authority has been given to them from heaven and earth, and is linked to teaching all nations and preaching the Good News to all creation; the aim is that all should attain salvation... Catechesis on the Second Vatican Council, structure, with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

11 June - Barnabas, or Barnabas, is a Levite Jew with ties to the island of Cyprus (Acts 4,36), who holds an important place in the Acts of the Apostles as the one who introduced St. Paul to the apostles in Jerusalem (Acts 9, 27) and later to the Christians of Antioch, and was his first companion on his journey, of which he is head of mission.

The bishop is the representative of the Church in the diocese and, because of his communion with the Pope, he is the representative of the whole Church, united by peace, love and unity. The Bishop of Rome is the Pope. He is the permanent and visible head, the foundation that unites all bishops and Christians. The bishop promotes and preserves the faith as a single... Catechesis on the Second Vatican Council, structure, with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

June 10 - Landry was an officer in the Royal Chancery under Clovis II. Around 650, he was Bishop of Paris, replacing Audobertus. He is the fifth Saint Pastor of the capital, after Saints Denis, Marcel, Germain and Céran.

For a genuine and authentic transformation

“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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