The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
It is the official department of the Catholic Church responsible for overseeing the liturgy and ensuring its proper form and content. Its guidance ensures that all liturgical elements presented align with the Church’s teachings and traditions.
National Episcopal Conference of Congo – CENCO
The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) played a foundational role in the development of the Zairean Rite. It was CENCO that initiated the idea of creating an inculturated African liturgy, allowing the Catholic faith to be expressed more deeply through local cultural elements.
Catholic Biblical Centre for Africa and Madagascar – BICAM
The Biblical Centre for Africa and Madagascar (BICAM-CEBAM) is a department within the Catholic Church that promotes the integration of African identity within the life of the Church. It focuses on translating the Bible into local languages and encouraging the inculturation of Scripture and liturgy, making the faith more accessible and meaningful to African communities.
