Tampeelga: The 28th edition of the diocesan pilgrimage of Manga was held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, on the hill of Tampeelga, under the theme: 'Rooted in Christ, let us walk with the Virgin Mary in hope.' Confessions, recitation of the rosary, Eucharistic celebration, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and tree planting were the highlights of this spiritual gathering which mobilized a large and diverse crowd, coming in droves from the seven parishes of the Diocese of Manga.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Archbishop Prosper Kontiebo of Ouagadougou, accompanied by his secretary, Father Andre Nayaga. The two guests were solemnly welcomed with water after the rosary, just before the start of Mass.

At the start of his homily, Archbishop Prosper Kontiebo conveyed greetings to the faithful from their bishop, Bishop Leopold Medard Ouedraogo, currently on medical leave in Ouagadougou. On this first Sunday of Lent, he exhorted Christians to fast in order to learn moderation, to pray to resist fear, and to practice almsgiving to turn away from indifference.

The Metropolitan Archbishop also called upon the faithful to show compassion and solidarity with communities suffering from insecurity, urging them to choose Christ so that, 'rooted in Him, they may not be uprooted by the storms of history.'

The mass ended with the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by the planting of a tree at the Tampeelga site by Bishop KONTIEBO, as a sign of commitment to environmental preservation and spiritual rootedness advocated by the theme.

The pilgrims' assessment was positive. "The Catholic community turned out in large numbers and shared communion together as families," said Marie Clemence BANCE, expressing her satisfaction.

The chaplain of the Tampeelga shrine, Father Dieudonne TIENDREBEOGO, gave thanks to God for the strong turnout of the faithful and the fervor observed throughout the prayers. According to him, the splendor of this 28th edition was enhanced by the presence of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Ouagadougou. He also commended the generosity of the faithful during the second collection for the site's construction, noting an increase in contributions compared to the previous year.

This edition also saw the participation of administrative, religious, and civil authorities, including the Governor of the Nazinon region, Massadalo Yvette Nacoulma, the High Commissioner of the Zoundweogo province, Julien Ouedraogo, and their delegations. The next edition will take place in 2027.