Beyond his pastoral ministry, Fr. Monga was actively engaged in peacebuilding efforts in the region. He served on the Local Committee for Peace and Reconciliation (CLPR), working to promote dialogue, social cohesion, and reconciliation among communities affected by conflict.
He was widely known as a man of peace rather than violence, unarmed, without protection, and committed entirely to his pastoral mission. His “weapons,” as described by those who knew him, were the Bible and the Rosary, and his mission was to serve communities affected by prolonged instability.
Serving in the conflict-affected Zémio region, he was recognized for his closeness to the people, his kindness, and his dedication to families facing hardship.
Only hours before his death, Fr. Monga was still actively engaged in pastoral care. On June 28, he administered the Sacrament of Baptism to 175 candidates, including 160 displaced Christians from his parish who had been accommodated in Zapay from June 27 to 29.
Meanwhile, in his June 30 homily at the June 30 Eucharistic Celebration, Archbishop Agbenyadzi, who received the Pulliam from the Holy Father alongside 34 other Archbishops from around the world, encouraged his confreres “not to dwell on whatever causes panic or fear, but to receive each day as a blessing and a sign of the Lord's constant presence.”
On receiving the Pallium, the Catholic Church leader said he viewed it not as a personal achievement or a symbol of prestige, but a call to greater responsibility and service.
“Every honor in the Church exists for the sake of service,” he said, urging the members of his community to continue praying for him to remain steadfast amid all the storms of life.”
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