As part of the opening of the 50th anniversary celebrations in Congo, two members of the commissariat were ordained to the priesthood during the Mass on May 16. Bishop Dieudonne Uringi of the Diocese of Bunia ordained Philémon Kambale Sivasi, O. Carm., and Emery Losinu Ngadjole, O. Carm. during the celebrations. Fr. Emery is originally from Pimbo, Dem. Rep. Congo and Fr. Philémon is from Mutambi, Dem. Rep. Congo.
The celebrations continue in various places with various activities planned during the coming year.