Tharcisse Tshibangu Tshishiku

Tharcisse Tshibangu Tshishiku (23 April 1933 – 29 December 2021) was a Congolese prelate of the Catholic Church who served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa and as the bishop of the Diocese of Mbujimayi.

Quotes

• The challenges we face arise from the difficulties in society today. Unemployment, criminality and peace which still needs to be consolidated are some of the challenges facing the country. In my opinion at the basis of all lies a problem which is both spiritual and cultural. We live in a world which is interdependent. Our young people are exposed to the same cultural influence as their peers in other countries.
  • “Integral and ongoing formation of all Catholics and the example of a life of holiness are the best ways to meet the challenge of evangelisation” says Bishop Tshishiku Vice president of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Congo Kinshasa (28 January 2006)

• The Lord has always blessed and sustained our Church and he will never abandon us. He will not abandon us if we turn to him at every moment, and if we are determined not to look back or hesitate in front of responsibilities we must shoulder as Church and society.
  • “We can be more and better present among our people, Good Shepherds as the Church and the world expects” says Vice president of the Congolese Bishops’ Conference at Mass at the Tomb of St Peter (30 January 2006)