Jean Eddy Bakando, cicm
Supérieur provincial
Province de Kinshasa (KIN)

• 24 janvier 1976 : Naissance à Kinshasa, RD Congo.
• 1983-1989 : École primaire « Tata Bakutu », Boteka, Province de l'Équateur.
• 1989-1991 : Années d'orientation à l'Institut Boteka Mbila à Boteka.
• 1991-1996 : Petit Séminaire Notre Dame de l'Espérance, à Mbandaka, Province l’Équateur.
• 1996-1998 : Expérience professionnelle au Centre de santé/hôpital des Sœurs Missionnaires du Précieux Sang (CPS) et enseignement à Boteka.
• 1998-1999 : Aspirant chez les Missionnaires de Mill Hill à Basankusu entant que candidat CICM.
• 1999-2002 : Études philosophiques à Kinshasa, RD Congo
• 2002-2003 : Noviciat CICM à Mbudi-Kinshasa, RD Congo.
• 8 septembre 2003 : Premiers vœux à Kinshasa, RD Congo.
• 2003-2007 : Études théologiques à Ngoya-Yaoundé, Cameroun.
• 1^er octobre 2007 : Envoi en mission aux Philippines.
• 2007-2010 : Stage aux Philippines.
• 9 février 2010 : Vœux perpétuels à Quezon City, Philippines.
• 21 mars 2010 : Ordination diaconale à Afga, Agusan del Sur, Philippines.
• 8 août 2010 : Ordination sacerdotale à Kinshasa, RD Congo.
• 2011-2012 : Vicaire, « Holy Family Parish », Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines.

André Kazadi Bakajika, cicm
Provincial Superior
US Province

• March 16, 1974: Born in Dibaya, Kasaï-Occidental, DR Congo.
• 1993: Entered the novitiate at Mbudi, Kinshasa, DR Congo.
• October 7 1994: First profession of vows.
• 1994 - 1997: Studied Philosophy at the Philosophât Saint Augustin and at the Père Nkongolo Scholasticate in Kinshasa.
• 1997: Sent to the United States of America to study English and Theology.
• 1997 - 2003: Theology studies at Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio, TX, and missionary internship.
• August 19, 2001: Profession of Perpetual vows.
• May 25, 2003: Ordination to the priesthood in McAllen, Texas.
• 2003- 2006: Parish vicar at Saint Francis Xavier in La Feria and at Saint Mary's Church in Santa Rosa, TX.
• 2006-2008: Parish priest of Saint Mary's Church in Santa Rosa, TX.
• 2008 - 2014: Parish priest of Saint Patrick's Church in San Antonio, TX.
• 2009-2012: Provincial Councilor of the Province of US.
• 2012-2014: Vice-provincial of the US Province.
• 2007- 2014: Member of the Finance and Investment Committee (US).
• 2012-2014 : Master Degree in Administrative Management at the University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX.
• 2014: Appointed Assistant Treasurer General in Rome.
• 2012-2015: Member of the General Finance Committee.
• 2015-2017: General Councilor, Rome.
• 2019-2024: Vice-Provincial and Director for Promotion of the US Province.
• July 1, 2024: Provincial Superior of the US Province.

André Kazadi Bakajika, cicm
Supérior provincial
Province de US

• • • Le 16 mars 1974 : né à Dibaya, Kasaï Occidental, RD Congo.
    • 1993 : Entrée au noviciat à Mbudi, Kinshasa, RD Congo.
    • Le 7 octobre 1994 : Première profession de vœux.
    • 1994 - 1997 : études de philosophie au Philosophat Saint Augustin et au Scolasticat Père Nkongolo à Kinshasa.
    • 1997 : Envoyé aux États-Unis d'Amérique pour étudier l'anglais et la théologie.
    • 1997 - 2003 : Études de théologie à l'Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio, TX, et stage missionnaire.
    • Le 19 août 2001 : Profession de vœux perpétuels.
    • Le 25 mai 2003 : Ordination sacerdotale à McAllen, Texas.
    • 2003- 2006 : Vicaire paroissial à Saint Francis Xavier à La Feria et à Saint Mary's Church à Santa Rosa, TX.
    • 2006-2008 : Curé de l'église Saint Mary's à Santa Rosa, TX.
    • 2008 - 2014 : Curé de l'église Saint Patrick à San Antonio, TX. 2009-2012 : Conseiller provincial de la province de US.
    • 2012-2014 : Vice-provincial de la province de US.2007- 2014 : Membre de la commission des finances et des investissements (US).
    • 2012-2014 : License en gestion administrative à the University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX.
    • 2014 : Nommé Économe général adjoint à Rome.
    • 2012-2015 : Membre de la Comission général des Finances.
    • 2015-2017 : Conseiller général, Rome.
    • 2019-2024 : Vice-provincial et directeur de la promotion de la province de US.
    • Le 1er juillet 2024 : Supérieur provincial de la Province de US.

Armando Romero, cicm
Missionary in Japan

AN ENCOUNTER: CICM visits the Archdiocese of Makassar

The meeting of the CICM ASI Provincial Government, the Bishop, and the KAMS Curia (Archdiocese of Makassar) occurred on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Archdiocese of Makassar office. His Excellency, Archbishop John Liku-Ada' was accompanied by the KAMS Curia: Fr. Joni Payuk, CICM, the Vicar General; Fr. I Made Markus Suma (Secretary and Chancellor); Fr. Junarto Timbang (Diocesan Treasurer); and the Chairman of the Evangelization Commission, Fr. Edy Kaniu: and Fr. Oslan Lewi, received the visit of the members of the ASI PG(Provincial Government).

Fr. Roger Nshono Mbanji, CICM, General Councilor, was accompanied by Fr. Antonius Harnoko, CICM, Provincial Superior of CICM ASIA Province, and Fr. Ronald Magbanua, CICM (Provincial Councilor). Additionally, Fr. Joni Payuk, CICM, a CICM Asia Provincial Government member, was appointed District Superior of Indonesia-Singapore in December 2023. Two CICM Asia Provincial Council members were absent because they were en route to Makassar. These members are Fr. Dominique Mukonda Kananga, CICM (Vice Provincial and District Superior of SM), and Fr. Rene Candelaria, CICM (District Superior of Japan). The Provincial Administration members, including Fr. Armando Romero, CICM (Provincial Secretary), and Fr. Peter Koh, CICM (Provincial Treasurer), were also in attendance during the meeting.

The meeting took place in the visitors’ lounge of the Curia. With English as the means of communication, a warm and fraternal dialogue filled the meeting room. Bishop John warmly welcomed the CICM leadership and promptly introduced himself. After which, each member of the Curia and Commission Chairpersons and staff present introduced themselves. In response, the Provincial Superior also introduced himself, which was followed by introducing each member of the CICM present.

Father Roger Nshono Mbanji expressed gratitude during the meeting for the Bishop's and Local Clergy's continuous support of CICM's presence and missionary work in the Archdiocese. These efforts align closely with the visions of the Local Church. In addition, he was also grateful for the significant number of candidates from the Archdiocese who wanted to join the Congregation. It is a concrete sign of the local church's support to the Congregation.

Having this, Bishop John expressed that it was the fruit of the mission of the CICM that gave way to the birth and establishment of the Local Church now known as the Archdiocese of Makassar. CICM's decisive action in establishing the St. Peter Claver Secondary Seminary and directing seminarians who aspire to become priests toward the option of becoming Diocesan Priests of KAMS is a visionary policy. The CICM efforts and support for the education of Local clergy, which at present is gradually increasing and getting stronger, is an extraordinary and strategic policy for the life and development of the Local Church. The firm conviction of the CICM played a crucial role in ensuring that KAMS now has ordained personnel and exceptionally well-qualified diocesan priests.

Subsequently, the Bishop requested that Fr. Made, the Diocesan Secretary/Chancellor, provide a brief explanation of the Archdiocese's profile and history of the Archdiocese. Father Made provided a concise overview, stating that on April 13, 1937, the community in the southern region of Sulawesi was canonically established as an Apostolic Prefecture. Eleven years later, on May 13, 1948, its status was elevated to that of an Apostolic Vicariate.

Subsequently, when the Indonesian Church Hierarchy was established on January 3, 1961, this Apostolic Vicariate was further elevated to the status of an Archdiocese, known as the Archdiocese of Ujung Pandang. The first two Bishops were from the CICM Congregation: Msgr. Gerard Martens, CICM and Msgr. N.M. Schneiders, CICM.Following their tenure, pastoral care was carried on by Msgr. Theodorus Lumanauw. Subsequently, the pastoral relay continued under the leadership of Msgr. Frans van Roessel, CICM. After that, Msgr. John Liku-Ada' continues the noble task until today.

According to 2022 statistics, the Catholic population in KAMS numbered 160 thousand people. They are served by 139 Priests, including 114 Diocesan Priests and 25 Religious-Missionary Priests. KAMS hosts 6 Congregations of Priests, 8 Congregations of Sisters, and 2 Congregations of Brothers. This brief profile provides an overview of KAMS, which serves as one of the missionary sites for CICM missionaries.

The CICM Provincial shared details about several programs prepared by the Congregation and expressed hope for increased collaboration and closer cooperation with KAMS in the future. During this meeting, Father Harnoko, Provincial Superior, announced that the Provincial Council would convene for a three-day conference at the HSH ( Home Sweet Home) Makassar Residence.

The Bishop expressed support for CICM's presence, activities, and mission in building and developing the community within the KAMS region. A group photo session took place after the meeting, followed by lunch at the Bishop’s guesthouse.