Eustache Ntamwe Makoyo

Eustache Ntambwe Makoyo (born 14 February 1974) is a Congolese Catholic prelate who was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabinda, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 29 July 2026. Before that, from 28 Aug 2005 until he was appointed bishop, he served as a priest for the same Roman Catholic diocese. He was appointed bishop by Pope Leo XIV. He is scheduled to receive his episcopal consecration on 11 October 2026.

Background and education He was born on 14 February 1974 at Musoshi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He studied philosophy at the Saint Paul VI Seminary of Kabinda. He then studied theology at the Christ the King Seminary in Kananga. He graduated from the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome, Italy with a Bachelor's degree in musicology in 2019. The Pontifical Institute of Liturgy of Saint Anselm in Rome awarded him a licentiate in vocal pedagogy and a Master's degree in liturgical music, both in 2021. In 2025, he graduated from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, with a Doctorate in music and performing arts, specializing in ethnomusicology.

Priest He was ordained a priest on 28 August 2005, for the Diocese of Kabinda. He served as a priest until 29 July 2026. While a priest, he served in various roles and locations including: