Death, kidnapping, extortion, and intimidation have become a daily reality for many priests and religious, particularly in Nigeria, Mexico and Haiti. 

Father John Mark Cheitnum was found dead after he was kidnapped with another priest, Donatus Cleopas, on the afternoon Continue reading →

From Mexico, via Mozambique to Spain. A journey of faith and commitment. Father José de Jesus Garcia tells us about his experience.

I was born in Chilpancingo, Guerrero and I am 54 years old. My missionary vocation began when, at Continue reading →

Simon Yomkuey is a Comboni Missionary from South Sudan. He is in second year at St Joseph’s Theological Institute at Cedara in Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. He shares with us his vocation journey.

I was born in 1988 in Continue reading →

The archipelago of about 50 volcanic islands is located in the Pacific Ocean 1000 km from the west coast of South America. They are an unspoiled paradise with flora and fauna unique in the world. It is no coincidence that Continue reading →

The numerous ongoing violent conflicts in the world and cautioned against the “logic of war and supremacy”, describing them as real threats to humanity. 

Cardinal Nzapalainga underscored the need for peace across the globe, saying, “The world today is really Continue reading →

A large number of initiatives have been started in the parish of Kariobangi in the outskirts of Nairobi to respond in concrete terms to the needs of the people. 

The parish of Kariobangi, in the outskirts of Nairobi, was founded Continue reading →

Sister Verónica A. Fajardo, of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, talks about her vocation journey.  “Becoming a woman religious was, for me, like going home. Let me explain”

My family had left Nicaragua when I was Continue reading →

Sister Sonia, an Ecuadorian Comboni Missionary Sister, shares her mission experience at Mongu, in Zambia.

When I came to Zambia, I had no idea what this new experience would be like, as it was in Africa for the first time. Continue reading →

A Congolese Comboni Father, explains his mission among the Pokot people: “We need a lot of patience because, even though we are seeing good results, things are going very slowly…”

The Mother of Peace Parish of Amakuriat, in the western Continue reading →

A Congolese, Comboni Brother, Mwangaza Kabale, talk with us about his vocation journey and the challenges of his pastoral activities. “Life here is certainly not rosy. I often find myself taking one step forward and two steps back. But I Continue reading →