Franz Früh, R.I.P. Posted on 03/12/202103/12/2021 by Vitus Danaa Abobo Society of the Missionaries of AfricaFather Rudi Pint, Provincial Delegate of the sector of Germany,informs you of the return to the Lord of FatherFranz Früh on 1st December 2021 in Trier Germanyat the age of 102 years, of which 68 years of missionary lifein Germany.Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.Download here the announcement of Father Franz Früh’s death (more…)
The Link MAFR from the Americas November 2021 Posted on 22/11/202122/11/2021 by Salvador Munoz80 THE LINK MAFR AMERICAS NOVEMBER 2021
“Laudato Si’ in action in Sikasso Posted on 22/11/202122/11/2021 by Salvador MunozLaudato Si in in action in Sikasso
Oaths and Ordinations to the diaconate in Jerusalem Posted on 22/11/202122/11/2021 by Philippe DocqOaths and Ordinations to the diaconate in JerusalemThe staff in St Anne’s wishes to let you know that the same candidates will pronounce their Missionary Oath the day before the ordination, on Friday the 26th of November (Cardinal’s Day).
A year of celebration for Livinhac’s death anniversary Posted on 12/11/202112/11/2021 by Philippe DocqA year of celebration for Livinhac's death anniversaryThe Catholic Church in Uganda regards Bishop Livinhac as her Founding Father. The centenary anniversary of his death will occur next year on the 11th November. To honour her founder, the Ugandan Church launched a one year Jubilee at Mapeera-Nabulagala Parish. Our Superior General, Father Stan Lubungo took part in the celebration. Here is the booklet of the liturgical celebration. LivinhacMemorial
Stanislas de Jamblinne, R.I.P. Posted on 12/11/202112/11/2021 by Philippe Docq Society of the Missionaries of AfricaFather Yvo Wellens, Provincial Delegate of the sector of Belgium,informs you of the return to the Lord of FatherStanislas de Jamblinne on Friday 12th November 2021 in Evere (Brussels, Belgium)at the age of 99 years, of which 74 years of missionary lifein Rwanda, Burundi and Belgium.Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.Download here the announcement of Father Stanislas de Jamblinne’s death (more…)
Opening of Lavigerie House in Gyedna Posted on 10/11/202110/11/2021 by Philippe Docq Opening of Lavigerie House in GyednaThe official opening of the Lavigerie House in the catholic diocese of Minna (Nigeria) was done yesterday 7th November 2021. This was indeed a colorful celebration. Everything began with the Holy Mass at exactly 10:00Am in our community. This Mass was celebrated by his lordship most Rev. Dr. Martin Igwe UZOUKWU, Catholic Bishop of Minna diocese. We were blessed to have in our midst Fr. Martin Grenier (our assistant general) and Fr. John Aserbire, Provincial Superior of Ghana/Nigeria province. Among our guests, we recognize also the presence of confreres coming from Ibadan and Osogbo dioceses, who joined us and witnessed this memorable event. During the Eucharistic celebration, Bishop Martin expressed his happiness and his gratitude to have the Missionaries of Africa in his diocese. He then invited everyone present at the celebration to fully and actively participate in the work of evangelization through the activities of the Missionaries of Africa in Gyedna. Through his words of encouragement to the confreres, the bishop prayed also for more vocation in our Society. Our Eucharistic celebration ended with the blessing of our two buildings: the Lavigerie residence house and the vocation youth Centre.Through the blessing of our residence house, Bishop Martin blessed also our community chapel and the tabernacle in the chapel. Then he proceeded with the blessing of the vocation youth Centre.This ceremony marked the official opening of our community in Minna diocese in Nigeria. This was followed by the liturgy of stomach accompanied with dances. There was a very good and joyous atmosphere. A live band from the local community animated the after mass celebration and no one resisted to their music. It was awesome to have everyone dancing tirelessly.Norbert Issa, M.AfrLavigerie House, GyednaNigeria