Missionaries of Africa

Sr. Gertruda Anna Theodora de Win (Adolphe-Marie ), R.I.P.

Posted on 15/03/201815/03/2018 by Vitus Danaa Abobo

The Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa
invite you to share their hope and pray for

Sr. Gertruda Anna Theodora de Win (Adolphe-Marie )

who entered into Life on the 14th March 2018 in Eindhoven.
Born in the Diocese of ‘s Hertogenbosch,
she was 88 years of age and was in her 63rd year
of Missionary Religious Life,
which she spent in Zambia, Malawi and in the Netherlands.

Conference of Sr. Carmen Sammut, msola

Posted on 14/03/201822/03/2018 by Vitus Danaa Abobo

On the Footsteps of Cardinal Lavigerie
at the Service of the Universal Church

In preparation to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Lavigerie Family, Sister Carmen Sammut, Superior General of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa and President of the UISG (International Union of the (Sisters’) Superiors General), talks to us about her particular work as president of the UISG. Continue reading “Conference of Sr. Carmen Sammut, msola”

The Church facing the scandal of pedophily

Posted on 12/03/201812/03/2018 by Vitus Danaa Abobo

Excellent report on ARTE.

Sexual Abuse, Culture of Secrecy and Impunity: Despite the uncompromising intransigence of Pope Francis, the Church has not finished with its most obscure inclinations, identified in this overwhelming documentary of exceptional density. Continue reading “The Church facing the scandal of pedophily”

The martyrs of Algeria to be declared “Blessed” (PE nr. 1088 – 2018/02)

Posted on 11/03/201831/03/2018 by Vitus Danaa Abobo

Already published on the International Website.

Wim van Dijk 1926 – 2017 (PE nr. 1088 – 2018/02)

Posted on 11/03/201831/03/2018 by Vitus Danaa Abobo

Wim was born in Tilburg on the 20th November 1926. He wanted to become a missionary and he received the first part of his training at St. Charles, near Boxtel, and ‘s-Heerenberg. He took his Temporary Missionary Oath on the 17th September 1948, taking the religious name Winfried which was the custom for the Brothers at the time. Continue reading “Wim van Dijk 1926 – 2017 (PE nr. 1088 – 2018/02)”

Hans Remhs 1931 – 2017 (PE nr. 1088 – 2018/02)

Posted on 11/03/201831/03/2018 by Vitus Danaa Abobo

Hans was born on the 2nd November 1931 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He entered the Spiritual Year in ‘s-Heerenberg in 1952 before going to Thibar, Tunisia for theological studies. He took his Missionary Oath there on the 20th June 1956. He finished his studies in Carthage where he was ordained priest on the 21st April 1957. Continue reading “Hans Remhs 1931 – 2017 (PE nr. 1088 – 2018/02)”

Jan Franse 1938 – 2017 (PE nr. 1088 – 2018/02)

Posted on 11/03/201831/03/2018 by Vitus Danaa Abobo

Jan was born in Eindhoven on the15th February 1938. He followed, more or less, the usual formation programme of Dutch White Fathers at that time and studied in Sterksel, Santpoort, Boechout in Belgium, St, Charles near Boxtel, Dorking in England (Novitiate) and finally his theological studies in Heverlee. It was there that he took his Missionary Oath on the 28th June 1964 followed by ordination to the priesthood at Roosendaal on the 3rd July 1965. Continue reading “Jan Franse 1938 – 2017 (PE nr. 1088 – 2018/02)”

Jean Boulanger 1928 – 2017 (PE nr. 1088 – 2018/02)

Posted on 11/03/201831/03/2018 by Vitus Danaa Abobo

Jean was born on the 17th August 1928 at Couillet in Hainaut Province in the Diocese of Tournai, Belgium. His father was Secretary General of the Railway Workers Trade Union and worked in Bruxelles while his mother was a school teacher. Jean attended the secondary school of the Athénée Royal de Charleroi before going on to finish his secondary schooling at the junior seminary of Bonne-Espérance at Vellereille-les-Brayeux also in the Hainaut Province. Continue reading “Jean Boulanger 1928 – 2017 (PE nr. 1088 – 2018/02)”

Jaak Van Dyck 1925 – 2017 (PE nr. 1088 – 2018/02)

Posted on 11/03/201831/03/2018 by Vitus Danaa Abobo

Jaak was born on the 11th November 1925 at Meeuwen, Limbourg Province then in the Diocese of Liège, Belgium. He came from a farming background and his father served as the secretary for the commune. Jaak began his secondary studies at the College of Bree but the last two years were done in the Junior Seminary of St. Trond. He entered the White Fathers Continue reading “Jaak Van Dyck 1925 – 2017 (PE nr. 1088 – 2018/02)”

Virtual Museum (PE nr. 1088 – 2018/02)

Posted on 11/03/201831/03/2018 by Vitus Danaa Abobo

Reading the Petit Echo n° 1081, on page 302, concerning the Virtual Museum of the Mission, I felt compelled to look in my drawer for photographs that would contribute to your welcome initiative. I found three photos which remind me of some interesting moments in my life.
Continue reading “Virtual Museum (PE nr. 1088 – 2018/02)”