KAZAKHSTAN’S BISHOPS MEET

From 9 to 12 November 2026, Karaganda hosted a meeting of the Kazakhstan section of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Central Asia, focusing on current issues in the life of the Catholic Church in the country.

Mitred Archpriest Vasyl Hovera, Apostolic Administrator for Catholics of the Byzantine Rite in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, took part in the meeting.

The bishops and ordinaries discussed a wide range of matters concerning pastoral ministry and the life of church communities, including the work of the seminary in Karaganda and the activities of the charitable organisation Caritas Kazakhstan. The agenda also covered evangelisation in the modern world, liturgical life and the work of Catholic media.

Participants considered preparations for World Youth Day in Seoul and the participation of Church representatives in meetings in Kazakhstan and abroad. They also discussed plans for the coming year.

The bishops and ordinaries warmly welcomed Bishop Piotr Pytlowany, the new Ordinary of the Diocese of Karaganda, who was attending the meeting for the first time as a bishop.

The meeting provided an opportunity to share experiences and jointly discuss the tasks facing the Catholic Church in Kazakhstan.

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