Jean Eddy Bakando

Jean Eddy Bakando, cicm
Provincial Superior
Province of Kinshasa (KIN)

• January 24, 1976: Born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
• 1983-1989: Studied at Tata Bakutu Elementary School, Boteka, Province of Equateur.
• 1989-1991: Orientation years at Institut Boteka Mbil in Boteka.
• 1991-1996: Minor Seminary Notre Dame de l’Esperance, Mbandaka, Province of Equateur.
• 1996-1998: Work experience at the health center/hospital of the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood (CPS) and teaching in Boteka.
• 1998-1999: Aspirant with the Mill Hill missionaries in Basankusu as a CICM candidate.
• 1999-2002: Philosophical Studies in Kinshas,DR Congo.
• 2002-2003: CICM Novitiate in Mbudi, Kinshasa, DR Congo.
• September 8, 2003: First vows in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
• 2003-2007: Theological Studies in Ngoya-Yaounde, Cameroon.
• October 1, 2007: Sent to the mission in the Philippines.
• 2007-2010: Internship in the Philippines.
• February 9, 2010: Perpetual vows in Quezon City, Philippines.
• March 21, 2010: Ordained Deacon in Afga, Agusan del Sur, Philippines
• August 8, 2010: Ordained Priest in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
• 2011-2012: Assistant Parish Priest, Holy Family Parish in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
• 2012-2016: Parish Priest at Saint Michael the Archangel Parish in Simbalan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines.
• 2016-2017: Formation for formators at Catholic Theological Union (CTU) in Chicago, USA.
• 2017-2024: Formator at Asia International Formation Community (AIFC) in New Manila, Quezon City, Philippines
• 2019-2024: Member of Provincial Committee on Finances.
• November 15, 2021-2024: Rector, Asia International Formation Community (AIFC) in New Manila, Quezon City, RP
• 2022-2024: Provincial Council Member of CICM-RP Province.
• 2023-2024: Member of General Committee for Initial Formation.
• June 29, 2024: Appointed Provincial Superior of CICM-KIN Province, effective January 1, 2025.