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Father Donald Anvo becomes parish priest of Saint-Louis of Adiaké

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Map: Adiaké, Ivory Coast

Father Donald Anvo officially took up his duties as parish priest of Saint-Louis of Adiaké parish during an installation Mass celebrated on 8 November 2026. The ceremony brought together administrative authorities and local representatives, according to the Ivorian Press Agency (AIP).

Father Donald Anvo was installed as parish priest of Saint-Louis of Adiaké parish, in Ivory Coast, during a Mass celebrated on Sunday 8 November 2026, reports the Ivorian Press Agency (AIP).

The ceremony took place in the presence of the prefect of Adiaké department, Koffi Yao Kan Claude, the sub-prefect and representatives of local authorities. The new parish priest is notably responsible for providing spiritual guidance to the faithful, strengthening the cohesion of the Christian community and supporting their participation in evangelisation activities, according to AIP.

The installation of Father Donald Anvo comes as part of the pastoral activities of the Catholic Church in Adiaké. The faithful wished him success in carrying out his priestly mission, reports AIP.

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