About MPC Rwanda
The Missionaries of the Peace of Christ the King (Missionnaires de la Paix du Christ–Roi / MPC) is a Catholic community of public interest, inter-community, and apolitical, dedicated to peace mediation, inclusive education, and integral human development across Rwanda.
Our Founding & Canonical History
Founded in 2001 by Sister Marie Spéciose Donata Uwimanimpaye at Janja in the Catholic Diocese of Ruhengeri, Northern Province of Rwanda.
The community replaced the faith-based organization named « APAX » (Artisans de la Paix du Christ-Roi), originally endowed with Civil Personality No. 41/11 of 29/11/2007 (Ministerial Order No. 06/2012 of 17/02/2012, published in the Official Gazette No. 15 of 09/04/2012).
Today, the MPC Community is governed by Ministerial Law N° 72/2018 of 31/08/2018 (Official Gazette No. 37 of 10/09/2018) governing faith-based organizations in Rwanda, operating with canonical approval across 5 Catholic Dioceses.
Identity & Foundation Summary
- Founder: Sr. Marie Spéciose Donata UWIMANIMPAYE (2001)
- Motto: « Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God » (Matthew 5:9)
- Vision: Mediation for Peace to overcome spiritual, social, and economic barriers.
- Mission: To live and spread the human, cultural, and Gospel values of peace.
- Network: 10 Diocesan Communities established across 5 Dioceses in Rwanda.
The Three Dimensions of Peace Mediation
To achieve integral human development, MPC applies three complementary strategies.
Spiritual Order (Mystical Mediation)
Forming ecclesiastical communities, vocational animation, active listening to traumatized persons, sacrament preparation, annual retreats, and prayer ministry to rebuild inner peace.
Social Order (Social Mediation)
Conducting community mediation workshops, dialogue forums, conflict prevention, rebuilding social bonds shattered by violence, and advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities.
Economic Order (Creative Mediation)
Rural socio-economic development, 3-year vocational training (sewing, culinary, crafts, construction), inclusive education at Janja and Muramba, physiotherapy, and parent micro-empowerment.
10 Community Locations Across 5 Dioceses
MPC is active throughout Rwanda in the Dioceses of Ruhengeri, Byumba, Nyundo, Butare, and Cyangugu.
Communauté Didier à Marie-Reine de la Paix, à Janja – Maison-Mère
Siège principal de la congrégation MPC, secrétariat général du leadership, noviciat et maison centrale de formation.
Communauté Didier à Saint-Philippe de Janja - Nouvelle Communauté
Appui éducatif, service pastoral, scolarisation inclusive à AMIS–APAX Janja et animation vocationnelle.
Communauté Didier à Sainte-Thérèse de l’Enfant-Jésus, à Ruhengeri
Ministère pastoral, écoute active des personnes éprouvées, accompagnement spirituel et réconciliation des familles.
Communauté Didier à Saint-Maximilien Kolbe de Kinihira - Diocèse de Byumba
Rayonnement sanitaire, assistance sociale aux ménages vulnérables et écoute active.
Communauté Didier à Notre-Dame du Mont-Carmel de Muramba - Diocèse de Nyundo
Direction de l’École Inclusive APAX Muramba, ateliers de formation professionnelle (3 ans) et centre de kinésithérapie.
Communauté Didier à Notre-Dame de Kibeho, Rango - Diocèse de Butare
Animation spirituelle mariale, prière pour la paix et encadrement des mouvements d’Enfance Missionnaire.
Communauté Didier à Saint-Nicolas de Flüe, Paroisse de Rango - Diocèse de Butare
Ateliers de médiation pour la paix, prévention des conflits et dialogue intercommunautaire.
Communauté Didier à Notre-Dame de Fatima, Rango - Diocèse de Butare
Coordination du parrainage d’enfants vulnérables, appui sanitaire et secours éducatif.
Communauté Didier à Sainte-Claire d’Assise de Musaka - Diocèse de Cyangugu
Autonomisation des femmes, accompagnement des parents d’enfants vivant avec handicap et développement communautaire.
Communauté Didier à Reine des Consacrés de Nkanka - Diocèse de Cyangugu
Formation ecclésiale, pastorale paroissiale, écoute active des personnes traumatisées et appui aux moyens de subsistance.
Diocesan Presence
Leadership & 10 Diocesan Communities
Organized under Canon Law as a Public-Interest Catholic Association serving across 5 Dioceses in Rwanda.
Sr. Marie Spéciose Donata Uwimanimpaye
Founder of Missionaries of the Peace of Christ the King (Established 2001)
Founded at Janja Mother House with the blessing of the Catholic Church, MPC has expanded into 10 vibrant community houses across Ruhengeri, Byumba, Nyundo, Butare, and Cyangugu Dioceses with over two decades of dedicated service to peace mediation and inclusive education.
10 Community Houses in Rwanda
Communauté Didier à Marie-Reine de la Paix
Janja – Maison-Mère (Diocèse de Ruhengeri)
General House, Novitiate & Formation
Communauté Didier à Saint-Philippe
Janja – Nouvelle Communauté (Diocèse de Ruhengeri)
AMIS–APAX Janja School & Special Unit
Communauté Didier à Sainte-Thérèse de l’Enfant-Jésus
Ruhengeri (Diocèse de Ruhengeri)
Pastoral Ministry & Family Reconciliation
Communauté Didier à Saint-Maximilien Kolbe
Kinihira (Diocèse de Byumba)
Healthcare Outreach & Social Care
Communauté Didier à Notre-Dame du Mont-Carmel
Muramba (Diocèse de Nyundo)
Ecole Inclusive APAX Muramba & Vocational
Communauté Didier à Notre-Dame de Kibeho
Rango (Diocèse de Butare)
Youth & Missionary Childhood Programs
Communauté Didier à Saint-Nicolas de Flüe
Paroisse de Rango (Diocèse de Butare)
Peace Mediation & Conflict Prevention
Communauté Didier à Notre-Dame de Fatima
Rango (Diocèse de Butare)
Child Sponsorship (Parrainage) & Aid
Communauté Didier à Sainte-Claire d’Assise
Musaka (Diocèse de Cyangugu)
Parental Guidance on Disability & Health
Communauté Didier à Reine des Consacrés
Nkanka (Diocèse de Cyangugu)
Parish Life & Active Listening for Trauma
Our Partners & Benefactors
MPC Sisters work hand-in-hand with international organizations, government institutions, and diocesan partners to champion inclusive education, child protection, and community development.
