Shrine of Our Lady of Peace of Mont Ngafula

Advocación mariana de Mont Ngafula (Kinshasa) (Arquidiócesis de Kinshasa)
✔ Recognized by the Church

It is a Marian shrine of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa, dedicated to Our Lady of Peace, located in the Mont Ngafula area (Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo). Detailed historical documentation is not readily available. It is not known to have the official status of a national shrine recognized by the Episcopal Conference; it is, however, an archdiocesan shrine of great importance.

Main data

Origin and history

It is a Marian shrine of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa, dedicated to Our Lady of Peace, located in the Mont Ngafula area (Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo). Detailed historical documentation is not readily available. It is not known to have the official status of a national shrine recognized by the Episcopal Conference; it is, however, an archdiocesan shrine of great importance.

The image and the sanctuary

There is no description of the image. The sanctuary frequently hosts archdiocesan pilgrimages, especially in May and around August 15th.

Patronage and coronation

There is no record of formal patronage or canonical coronation.

Celebration and devotion

The memory of Mary, Queen of Peace, is associated with the title of Our Lady of Peace. During the conflicts and wars in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the archdiocese has promoted pilgrimages to this shrine to pray for an end to the violence, with prayer vigils to Mary as Queen of Peace.

Link with the Rosary

The Rosary is the quintessential prayer for peace, offered through the intercession of Mary. In Mont Ngafula, the faithful come to Our Lady of Peace with the Rosary in hand, imploring reconciliation and an end to the violence in their country.