Bishop Kiaziku further noted that simplicity of life and material detachment characterized the entire ministry of Bishop Shyngo-Ya-Hombo, who was “not only a Capuchin Bishop, but a Bishop who was truly Capuchin.”
“Bishop Shyngo-Ya-Hombo knew how to integrate the Franciscan charism into his Episcopal ministry, making humility, simplicity, and service to the poorest people the distinctive mark of his pastoral action,” the Catholic Church leader said.
He noted that “even after retirement, prompted by the worsening of his health, he remained available for the formation of young religious and for spiritual direction, demonstrating continued fidelity to the motto of his Episcopate.”
The 68-year-old Catholic Bishop said that Bishop Shyngo-Ya-Hombo exemplified how the mission to “proclaim to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ” should guide every pastoral decision and every act of service to the people of God.
“He showed that a bishop can be a shepherd, evangelizer, and man of prayer, without ever distancing himself from his responsibilities,” Bishop Kiaziku added.
He recalled that “Bishop Shyngo-Ya-Hombo devoted himself to human, Christian, and Franciscan formation, to the ministry of reconciliation, and to spiritual guidance at the Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Luanda, demonstrating that his mission did not cease with retirement, remaining active in the life of the Church.”
Born in Quibala in February 1945, the late Catholic Bishop took his vows as OFM Cap in October 1965; he was ordained a Priest in August 1971.
Since his Priestly Ordination, he served in several capacities, including Parish Priest, formator, Novice Master, and director of young professed OFM Cap. members, counsellor, and first Vice Provincial Superior in Angola.
In March 1990, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Luanda Catholic Archdiocese, and consecrated Bishop later in June.
In 1992, he was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Mbanza Kongo, where he exercised his pastoral ministry until he resigned in 2008 due to poor health.