“In the midst of this great darkness we are experiencing today in Israel and Palestine, many candles are burning: people who lead with their talents, who accompany with courage, who warm hearts with their service, and who inspire by their Continue reading →

Father Gladimiro Pacheco Cruz talks to us about his missionary experience, particularly among young people.

It took me 17 hours to travel the 310 kilometres from Bangui to Our Lady of Liesse, the parish in Grimari where I have been Continue reading →

Father Tomas Herreros tells us how Christian communities organise themselves and carry out many initiatives without the need for priests.

I have been in our rural community in the Pokot region, bordering Uganda, for three months now. The area is Continue reading →

“After spending over two decades in Italy, despite my 78 years of age and the loss of my vocal cords due to cancer in 2000, I couldn’t resist the inner urge to return to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).” Continue reading →

“As I see them share their spiritual journeys, express their doubts and hopes, or recognise God’s action in their lives, I feel privileged to witness the discreet yet powerful work of grace.” Father Augustin Fene-Fene Santime shares about his commitment Continue reading →

Father Antonio La Braca is an Italian Comboni missionary. He first left for Africa in 1972 and has been carrying out his missionary ministry there ever since. He has worked primarily in Uganda and South Sudan, where he still lives. Continue reading →

Father Simon Yomkuey Kueth Tap is the first Nuer to become a Comboni missionary and the first South Sudanese Comboni priest to be ordained since the country gained independence fifteen years ago. His initial appointment as a missionary will be Continue reading →

Sr. Norma Virginia Allen Brown shares her experience with the elderly. “By accompanying them, I continue to feel like a woman and a missionary, despite my advanced age.”

I am the first Comboni missionary of African origin in Costa Rica. Continue reading →

“We try to walk with the people, giving our best in training catechists, visiting Christian communities, and trying to revitalise new ones.” Father Placido Petit Majambo Lutumba shares his experience.

When I was a young theology student, I was sent Continue reading →

The challenging circumstances she faced during her childhood and youth led her to meet people and visit places that later influenced her decision to become a missionary. Sr. Francine Bodada Anyangoya, a Congolese Comboni Sister, shares her vocational journey.

I Continue reading →