Jean-Pierre Bossuyt R.I.P.

Society of the Missionaries of Africa

Father Ivo Wellens, Provincial Delegate of the sector of Belgium,
informs you of the return to the Lord of Father

Jean-Pierre Bossuyt

on Sunday 19 February 2023 in Mechelen-Bruxelles, Belgium
at the age of 91 years, of which 65 years of missionary life
in R.D Congo and Belgium.

Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.

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JPIC ED Ejisu Ghana

This video belongs to the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers), Ghana-Nigeria Province, St. Martin of Tours Formation House, Ejisu, Ghana (West Africa). Following a request of Talitha Kum, it was realized to raise awareness about the pain and suffering caused by modern slavery. Furthermore, it campaigns against Human Trafficking. Participants: Ushiobi Gerald Bisong (Producer), Elvis Eduyo, Shadrach Tanko, Lambert Donmee, Nitni Andrew Adeka, Jewel Osei Arhin, Mathias Yongo, Ugwu Anthony Chibueze and Yieri Desmond Ataba.

Jozef VAN BOXEL Provincial

Official Communication

After consultation, dialogue and with the consent of his Council, Father Stanley LUBUNGO, Superior General, has appointed Father Jozef VAN BOXEL Provincial Superior of the Province of Europe for a first mandate ending on 30th June 2026.

Rome, 8th February 2023

Fr. André-L. Simonart,
Secretary General.

Death of the brother of our Superior General

Communciation

We wish to inform you of the very sad news of the unexpected death today at noon of the brother of our Superior General. Mr Maxwell was 60 years old. We offer our condolences to Stan, his sister and to the other family members. We pray for the eternal rest of Maxwell and ask Our Lady of Lourdes to obtain the comfort of divine grace for Stan and for all those who mourn his death.

Rome, 11 February 2023

André-L. Simonart, M.Afr.
On behalf of the General Council.

Jean Florent Toro R.I.P.

Society of the Missionaries of Africa

Father Christian Mulenga, Provincial of the Province of Southern Africa,
informs you of the return to the Lord of the stagiaire

Jean Florent Toro

on Monday 6 February 2023 in Chezi, Malawi
at the age of 25 years.On pastoral stage in Chezi, Malawi.

Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.

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Library on line

ON LINE PORTAL - LIBRARY

“O…HO…. What do I see here? Anything new?”

This is a common word of astonishment for those who are used to visiting the international site of the Missionaries of Africa in Rome. And yes, something new in the windows of our international site, quickly spotted by its faithful users. The “Library” window now accompanies the archive window in which it was previously located.

This “Library” window gives access to the new online portal allowing researchers to browse and discover the material available in our library. You can search by author, title or subject using keywords.

The procedure is very simple: select LIBRARY > LIBRARY ONLINE > SITE > and there you are. To make the search easier, you can select the small magnifying glass with the “+” sign. Once you have found a book you are interested in, select it and a window will appear giving you more information about it, with a set of keywords (under the title of “sujets”) that are very useful to amplify the search. Please note that the site itself is written in French.

Welcome to our library, while staying comfortably at home. Enjoy your search…

Jean Lamonde
Librarian

Fernando Sanzberro Arburua R.I.P.

Society of the Missionaries of Africa

Father Jesús Zubiría O., Provincial Delegate of the sector of Spain,
informs you of the return to the Lord of Father

Fernando Sanzberro Arburua

on Thursday, 2nd February 2023 in Pamplona (Spain)
at the age of 81 years, of which 55 years of missionary life
in Mali and Spain.

Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.

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