Mission Diary. Listen to search together for the ways of hope
The Girls’ School of Nacala is run by the Comboni Missionary Sisters and has about 300 students, mostly from the Makua ethnic group. About half of them live in the college. Sister Elizabeth Carrillo tells us about her experience at the school. I am already at school before 7 in the morning and I greet […]
Vocation Story. Inspired by the inner calling.
His vocation can be traced back to his childhood. He never lost sight of his desire to become a missionary. A Comboni missionary talks about his vocation journey. My name is Ocloo Elisée. I was born on 14 June 1988 in Noépé in southern Togo, into a Catholic Christian family. My vocation has its roots […]
Tunisia. Mashwiya made with grilled vegetables
Mashwiya (or Mechouia) is a very popular salad in Tunisia made with grilled vegetables, eggs and tuna. Simple to prepare, it is a must for summer dinners and lunches. Time 40 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 4 eggplants, 5 yellow peppers, 2 red onions, 70 ml olive oil, 4 tomatoes, 1 lemon, 3 hardboiled eggs 425 […]
Colombia. The Wayúu. The spider taught them how to weave.
In the northern tip of Colombia and Venezuela, an indigenous ethnic group has survived, proud of its artisanal tradition. From one stitch to another, this is the textile culture of the desert. According to the myths and traditions of the women of the Wayúu community, settled in the Colombian department of La Guajira, on the […]
Kenya. Pökot, the Parpara Ceremony
The Pökot are a Nilotic people. They live in Western Kenya, in the West Pokot and Baringo districts, and Uganda, in the Karamoja region. We look at the Parpara ceremony, a rite that every Pokot woman must perform before giving birth to her first child. It is a long rite that lasts all night. It […]
Cameroon. Improving the quality of life.
In just two decades, the small Dominican health centre in the Mvog-Betsi neighbourhood has become one of the best hospitals in the Cameroonian capital. Founded by a coalition of Dominican women’s congregations to provide health care to the most vulnerable, it now boasts 180 beds and specialised services, including a palliative care unit and a […]
The impact of Catholic missionaries on healthcare practices in Africa
Catholic missionaries have played a significant role in shaping healthcare practices within African communities, integrating medical efforts with evangelisation work. This holistic approach combines spiritual and physical care, resulting in significant contributions to several key areas. Juan Carlos Salgado Ortiz, a Comboni missionary brother who worked as a doctor in Africa, explains why. Catholic missionaries […]
Mazagran, the original Algerian cold coffee
For a refreshing break or to start your day in the summer, it might be a good idea to try the original Algerian cold coffee, the mazagran. The name comes from Mazagran, a port city in Algeria. The origins of the drink are uncertain, but some sources suggest that in the 1840s it was drunk […]
Oral Literature. The swallow brings the summer.
The Black and white swallow flew high up in the clear, blue sky, wheeling and diving, his fast, pointed wings carrying him at a great speed. Swallow loved flying and never returned to his nest on the cliff-side until the warm sun was low in the West and the long, evening shadows were merging. The […]
Papaya. Orange-coloured richness
Sweet, rich in properties, and relatively easy to grow. A fruit from Latin America that has found a new home in Africa. Very adaptable. Its consumption promotes good health. Papaya is one of the most cultivated and consumed exotic fruits in the world. It grows on characteristic single-stem plants between three and ten meters tall. […]