Togo’s Catholic Bishops to Engage on Seminaries, Country's Situation in Week-Long Gathering

Catholic bishops from the Episcopal Conference of Togo will meet in the Diocese of Kara from October 11 to 16 for their 143rd Ordinary Session. The gathering focuses on issues affecting the Church and the nation, including an examination of challenges facing major seminaries during the 2026-2027 academic year.

During the week, the bishops will review the current socio-political situation in Togo and assess pastoral life across various dioceses. The session also includes various meetings and audiences. On October 15, the bishops will celebrate the centenary of the Pontifical Mission Societies, the network used by the Pope to support missionary work.

The Episcopal Conference of Togo asked the faithful to pray for the bishops to receive wisdom and discernment during their deliberations for the benefit of the Church and the country.