He risked his life to save many people. During the outbreak of Ebola, he stayed with the people he served. He was taken to heaven by Covid 19 on 11 November 2020, at the age of 74 years.
His ties with the mission in South Africa lasted all his life. It was there that he spent the best years of his life, enjoying much success but also facing many challenges and difficulties.
The sound of gunfire is coming closer. Billowing smoke can be seen in the distance. The area has become a battlefield between the government forces and the rebels. The missionaries realise it is time to go.
A Comboni Lay missionary working in Ethiopia David Aguilera Perez, a Comboni Lay missionary shares his experience in a school “where living together is as important as the acquisition of knowledge and skills.”
Following his father’s work, he becomes a skilled carpenter. But he feels that this is not enough and wants to do much more. At the age of 30, he becomes a Comboni Brother. He works in South Sudan, in the Continue reading →
A Ugandan Comboni missionary believes that the greatest strength in life is prayer. As a missionary, he has been able to connect to God to reach various people. He shared his vocation journey with us.
“Listening to their stories and accompanying them personally through their journeys and sharing their life has made me a better person and religious sister”. Sr Silvia Vargas, A Comboni missionary from Ecuador share with us her experience.
He wanted to be a lawyer, but he was enticed by his love for the guitar. And finally, to be a priest and missionary. Fr Benedict from Zambia shares his missionary journey with us.
