François Halyday Mbouangui
François Halyday Mbouangui | |
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| Coadjutor Bishop of Nkayi, Republic of the Congo | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Pointe-Noire |
| See | Diocese of Nkayi |
| Appointed | 1 December 2025 |
| Installed | 15 February 2026 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 14 July 2007 |
| Consecration | 15 February 2026 |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | François Halyday Mbouangui 4 October 1977 |
| Motto | "Confide surge vocate te" (Trust rise call yourself) |
| Styles of François Halyday Mbouangui | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | His Lordship |
| Religious style | Bishop |
François Halyday Mbouangui (born 4 October 1977) is a Congolese Catholic prelate who was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nkayi, in the Republic of the Congo on 1 December 2025. Before that, from 14 July 2007 until 1 December 2025, he was a priest of the same Catholic See. Pope Leo XIV appointed him bishop in December 2025. His episcopal consecration is scheduled on 15 February 2026.
Background and education
He was born on 4 October 1977, in Mindouli, Diocese of Kinkala, Pool Department, in the Republic of the Congo. He studied philosophy at the Monsignor Firmin Singha National Major Seminary in Brazzaville. He then studied theology at the Pontifical Urban University in Rome, Italy. He holds a licentiate in "science of communication" and a master's degree in publishing and journalism, both from the University of Verona.[1][2][3]
Priesthood
He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Nkayi on 14 July 2007. He served as a priest until 1 December 2025. While a priest, he served in several roles and locations, including:[1][2][3]
- Personal secretary to the bishop of Nkayi Diocese.
- Chancellor of the diocese of Nkayi.
- Head of youth pastoral care from 2007 until 2009.
- Cooperator at the parish of Saint-Louis in Nkayi from 2007 until 2009.
- Parish vicar of San Rocco, Pedemonte, Italy from 2009 until 2013.
- Parish vicar of Santa Maria Assunta, Manerba del Garda, Italy from 2013 until 2023.
- Studies in Italy at the University of Verona, leading to the award of a licentiate in science of communication and a master's degree in publishing and journalism from 2009 until 2023.
- Director of the diocesan Social Communication Centre from 2023 until 2025.
- Member of the Council for Economic Affairs from 2023 until 2025.
- Parish vicar of Saint-Michel in Madingou-Poste, Republic of the Congo from 2023 until 2025.[1][2][3]
As bishop
On 1 December 2025, Pope Leo XIV appointed him Coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Nkayi. He is expected to work with Bishop Daniel Mizonzo, the local ordinary in administering that Catholic See. He has the right of succession at Nkayi, when that position falls vacant in the future. His ordination took place on 15 February 2026.[1][2][3] The Principal Concencrator was Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Titular Archbishop of Aquaviva assisted by Daniel Mizonzo, Bishop of Nkayi and Abel Liluala, Archbishop of Pointe-Noire.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Agenzia Fides (1 December 2025). "Africa/Republic of the Congo: Appointment of Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Nkayi". Agenzia Fides. Vatican City. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ^ a b c d Vatican Press Office (1 December 2025). "Appointment of coadjutor bishop of the diocese of Nkayi, Republic of the Congo" (Translated from the original Italian language). Vatican Press Office. Vatican City. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ^ a b c d Jude Atemanke (1 December 2025). "Pope Leo XIV Appoints Coadjutor Bishop for Congo Brazzaville's Nkayi Catholic Diocese". ACI Africa. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 5 February 2026.