“Sometimes I think the only way to talk about God is to remain silent and offer an embrace full of tenderness and hope,” Father Alessio Geraci, an Italian Comboni Missionary, tells us about his missionary experience on the outskirts of Continue reading →

Comboni missionary Sister Tere Soto, from Mexico, talks to us about her commitment to women, listening to them and sharing their struggles and projects.

During my years in Africa, I admired the remarkable work of women. They are responsible for Continue reading →

Father Pepe Girau Pellicer describes the experience at the Ankanful prison in Ghana. “We experience the mission in its dual dimension of proclaiming the Gospel and promoting humanity.”

The large Ankanful prison complex is located about six kilometres from Cape Continue reading →

From a simple life in the Philippines to missionary work in Africa and Brazil, Fr. Marnecio Quarteros ’s vocation journey is a testament to God’s love, guidance, and purpose, shaping him to realise that things do not happen by chance. Continue reading →

Mexican Comboni nun, Sr. Rosa María del Socorro, talks to us about her experience in one of the most difficult areas of the Dominican Republic.

I worked for several years in Chad, Africa; among the indigenous Mazatec people in southern Continue reading →

The Comboni Scholasticate community at St John of Arc in Pietermaritzburg is committed to putting their faith into action for the benefit of their neighbours in the informal settlement of Jika-Joe. Malawian scholastic Gerard Paul Hiernimo witnesses God’s actions among Continue reading →

“The Lord is merciful to me and enables me to open my heart, to be more flexible with reality, and to adapt to it creatively.” Sr. Andrea Velasco Urueña, a Comboni Sister, shares her missionary life.

Our community in Adu Continue reading →

A Comboni Sister from Mexico, Cecilia Sierra, explains why she wears a veil and the reasons behind it.

I have worn a veil or a scarf for much of my life. In my congregation, the Comboni Sisters, the veil is Continue reading →

“I feel called not only to ‘do’ missionary work, but also to ‘be’ a missionary presence: a brother to all, especially to those in need of hope and healing”. James Ukongo, a Comboni Brother, shares his journey of discernment to Continue reading →

Brother Jesus Perez Tortojada shares his experience as a formator with us. “Helping young people take on values and strengthen their willpower.”

I came to Costa Rica for the first time on July 22, 1982. I remember it well because Continue reading →