Karl Stärk R.I.P. Posted on 13/03/202313/03/2023 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 FatherKarl Stärk on Thursday, 9th March 2023 in Rottenburg (Germany) at the age of 90 years, of which 62 years of missionary life in Rwanda, Burundi, Italy and Germany.Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.Download here the announcement of Father Karl Stärk’s death (more…)
For victims of abuse: Pope Francis Posted on 07/03/202307/03/2023 by Vitus Danaa AboboIn response to cases of abuse, especially to those committed by members of the Church, it’s not enough to ask for forgiveness. Asking for forgiveness is necessary, but it is not enough. Asking for forgiveness is good for the victims, but they are the ones who have to be “at the center” of everything. Their pain and their psychological wounds can begin to heal if they find answers —if there are concrete actions to repair the horrors they have suffered and to prevent them from happening again. The Church cannot try to hide the tragedy of abuse of any kind. Nor when the abuse takes place in families, in clubs, or in other types of institutions. The Church must serve as a model to help solve the issue and bring it to light in society and in families. The Church must offer safe spaces for victims to be heard, supported psychologically, and protected. Let us pray for those who have suffered because of the wrongs done to them from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering.
Jean-Pierre Bossuyt R.I.P. Posted on 20/02/202323/03/2023 by Vitus Danaa Abobo Society of the Missionaries of AfricaFather Yvo Wellens, Provincial Delegate of the sector of Belgium,informs you of the return to the Lord of FatherJean-Pierre Bossuyt on Sunday 19 February 2023 in Mechelen-Bruxelles, Belgiumat the age of 91 years, of which 65 years of missionary lifein R.D Congo and Belgium.Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.Download here the announcement of Father Jean-Pierre Bossuyt’s death (more…)
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR LENT 2023 Posted on 17/02/202317/02/2023 by Vitus Danaa AboboMESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR LENT 2023
JPIC ED Ejisu Ghana Posted on 16/02/202316/02/2023 by Vitus Danaa AboboThis 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 Posted on 11/02/202311/02/2023 by Vitus Danaa AboboOfficial CommunicationAfter 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 2023Fr. André-L. Simonart,Secretary General.
Death of the brother of our Superior General Posted on 11/02/202312/02/2023 by Vitus Danaa AboboCommunciationWe 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 2023André-L. Simonart, M.Afr.On behalf of the General Council.
Jean Florent Toro R.I.P. Posted on 09/02/202309/02/2023 by Vitus Danaa Abobo Society of the Missionaries of AfricaFather Christian Mulenga, Provincial of the Province of Southern Africa,informs you of the return to the Lord of the stagiaireJean Florent Toro on Monday 6 February 2023 in Chezi, Malawiat the age of 25 years.On pastoral stage in Chezi, Malawi.Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.Download here the announcement of Stagiaire Jean Florent Toro’s death (more…)
Library on line Posted on 06/02/202306/02/2023 by Vitus Danaa Abobo 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. Posted on 03/02/202303/02/2023 by Vitus Danaa Abobo Society of the Missionaries of AfricaFather Jesús Zubiría O., Provincial Delegate of the sector of Spain,informs you of the return to the Lord of FatherFernando Sanzberro Arburua on Thursday, 2nd February 2023 in Pamplona (Spain)at the age of 81 years, of which 55 years of missionary lifein Mali and Spain.Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.Download here the announcement of Father Fernando Sanzberro Arburua’s death (more…)