Father Sebastião Moniz Dejoro: first Angolan priest of the Society for African Missions

In brief

Father Sebastião Moniz Dejoro became the first Angolan priest of the Society for African Missions following his ordination at the end of August. His ordination marks a shift for the Society for African Missions in Angola, moving from a mission that primarily receives foreign missionaries to one that begins to send local priests.

Dejoro described his vocation as a responsibility to pave the way for others rather than a personal achievement. He noted that while early missionaries planted seeds in the country, he views his priesthood as a result of those efforts. He also expressed confidence in young people pursuing religious life despite challenges such as economic difficulties, secularization, and social changes.