DRC Kolwezi Mission
Mission leaders
Sylvain and Séraphine Kongolo
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
Office address and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
International mail is unreliable; many missions discourage packages—check with the mission office before sending anything.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: hot-summer · about 1105 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jan, Mar, Nov, Dec.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°F / 26°C | 63°F / 17°C | 247 mm |
| Feb | 80°F / 26°C | 63°F / 17°C | 190 mm |
| Mar | 80°F / 27°C | 63°F / 17°C | 196 mm |
| Apr | 81°F / 27°C | 63°F / 17°C | 85 mm |
| May | 83°F / 28°C | 60°F / 16°C | 6 mm |
| Jun | 82°F / 28°C | 57°F / 14°C | 0 mm |
| Jul | 83°F / 28°C | 57°F / 14°C | 0 mm |
| Aug | 87°F / 30°C | 61°F / 16°C | 2 mm |
| Sep | 90°F / 32°C | 64°F / 18°C | 5 mm |
| Oct | 88°F / 31°C | 64°F / 18°C | 40 mm |
| Nov | 82°F / 28°C | 63°F / 17°C | 154 mm |
| Dec | 79°F / 26°C | 63°F / 17°C | 211 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
French, Swahili
French spelling has many silent final letters. Nasal vowels (on, an, in) are key. Always greet with "Bonjour" before asking anything, and use "vous" (formal you) with adults.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Harare Zimbabwe Temple — Operating (1 March 2026) · ~993 km
The Church in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Official Languages
- French
- Church Membership
- 159,771
- Congregations
- 431 (322 Wards, 109 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 7
- Operating Temples
- 1
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Africa/Lubumbashi
- Currency
- CDF
- Country code
- +243
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 4: Do Not Travel as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 2024
Culture & food
- Greet everyone; handshakes are important.
- Follow mission safety and health guidance closely.
Foods: Fufu, Pondu (cassava leaves), Moambe chicken, Plantains
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources