A group of Catholic catechists are shown seated outdoors, a white-clad man standing among them. A building is visible in the background., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The back of the postcard has some handwriting on it and is stamped and postmarked. Printed at the bottom of the correspondence section is "Missionarissen van het H. Hart, Borgerhout Antwerpen." "Missie van Coquilhatatad (Belgisch Congo)" "Het onderricht aan de catechisten."
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., The back of the postcard has some handwriting and is stamped and postmarked. Printed in the margin of the correspondence section is "1834 - Pointe Noire - La Cathedrale" "Librarie Paillet - B. P. 654 - Pointe-Noire - Reproduction Interdite BROMOCOLOR"., and This color postcard depicts a square bell tower is depicted next to a large cathedral building. The tower partially obscures a rose window.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Congo Belge II- 9.- La Kafubu- L' eglise recemment achevee. ("Church recently completed") This is an interior view of the church facing towards the altar, showing the massive columns and elaborate roof., and The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Offrandes pour les Missions Salesiennes et renseignements: Groupe Missionnaire, 9, ch. de Fontaniere, La Mulatiere (Rhone). C.C.P., Lyon 58917."
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Construction du Temple de Kirinda- In aanbouw zijnde kerk van Kirinda ("Construction of Temple of Kirindi") A number of people are outside working on building the cathedral. Many are carrying bricks on their heads to transport them. There is also information about the mission agency: "Societe belge de Missions protestantes au Congo. Belgische Congo-Zendings-Vereeniging", and The back of the postcard is blank.
A square bell tower is depicted next to a large cathedral building. The tower partially obscures a rose window., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The back of the postcard has some handwriting and is stamped and postmarked. Printed in the margin of the correspondence section is "1831 - Pointe Noire - La Cathedrale" "Librarie Paillet - B. P. 654 - Pointe-Noire - Reproduction Interdite".
52. Point-Noire - Mission catholique - Chapelle provisoire et clocher A Catholic mission chapel is depicted with arched entryway and freestanding bell tower. In the background, smaller mission buildings can be seen., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed in the margin of the correspondence section is "Impressions des Arts photographiques, Pacalet, 6, rue Servient - Lyon".
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Congo Francais - Une framille Catholique Mpongwee Two men and a woman are depicted outdoors, the woman seated and the men flanking her on either side. The men wear Western clothing, with waistcoats and watch fobs, while the woman is dressed in a patterned wrap., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed in the correspondence section is "Missions des peres du St-Esprit" "La Congregation du St-Esprit vouee au Salut de la race noire evangelise le tiers de l'Afrique, les Antilles et une grande partie de l'Amerique. Elle se consacre aux races et oeuvres les plus abandonnees."
A Catholic missionary father presides over the funeral of a child. The child is loosely wrapped in a mat, while others stand and sit around the body., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed in the margin of the correspondence section is "Dominicaansche Missie in Belgisch-Congo" "De missionnaris bij de kerkelijke begrafenis van een Negerkind"
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Ceremonie de bapteme - Het doopsel onzer negers A Catholic father stands outdoors, surrounded by a small gathering of people. A white-robed acolyte holds a vessel as a young child is baptized., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed in the margin of the correspondence section is "Oeuvre des Vocations et des Missions Dominicaines. Roeping-en Missiewerk der EE. PP. Predikheeren." "Mission Dominicaine de L'Uele Oriental. Congo Belte. Dominikaansche Missie in Belgisch Congo."
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Bas Congo - Serie III - Dans les revieres du Mayumbe La Misse au Camp - Creation de Tehela. Rows of uniformed soldiers flank a raised altar. A Catholic missionary father conducts Mass at the altar, while several other people in Western dress look on., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it.