Mozambique. To rebuild trust.
A missionary sister is assisting those affected by terrorist attacks in Cabo Delgado, offering psychological support to help them deal with their trauma. Cabo Delgado is the northernmost province of Mozambique. It has historically been poor and neglected. An insurgency began in the Mocímboa da Praia district in October 2017 and has since spread to […]
South Africa. Investing in the education of refugee children.
In Johannesburg, South Africa, the Marist Brothers’ Institute has been running the Three2Six educational project for refugee and migrant children since 2008. The project aims to promote the physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being of its beneficiaries. Armed conflicts in Africa, particularly in Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the […]
Cameroon. Builders of Hope
The Africa-Europe Faith and Justice Network (AEFJN) of Cameroon was founded in 2010 by several missionary congregations to promote justice and defend human dignity. We met with them. The institution’s headquarters are located in the Mvolyé neighbourhood of Yaoundé. We met Sister Geny Maria da Silva, a Brazilian Comboni missionary who has been working with […]
Mission Diary. Making people the protagonists of their own development
“We face many challenges and we try to do so through solutions that are accessible to everyone,” Sister Sonia de Jesus Garcia tells us about her work with an interfaith group made up of women. One of the greatest joys of the mission is seeing the good being done for people. I see it every […]
Advocacy & People. Randall Arauz. Environmental advocacy
According to Randall, a conservationist, the most successful activism requires a three-pronged approach involving science, public opinion campaigns and strategic court cases. The eastern Pacific Ocean has historically been home to significant populations of sharks, with more than 18 different species identified in the waters of Costa Rica alone. However, many shark species are critically […]
Uganda. Karimojong. Akiriket – Joint Togetherness
According to the setting of the Karimojong social organization, an ethnic group of agro-pastoral herders living mainly in the north-east of Uganda, every neighbourhood has its own sacred ground, called akiriket. The assembly of initiated men takes its name from these places. Each generation-set has its special tree under which to sit in the assemblies, […]
Morocco. Fez, timeless charm
History, spirituality, and tradition blend in the ancient heart of one of the most captivating cities in the far Maghreb, where time seems to stand still and where narrow, winding alleys wind between palaces, mosques, Koranic schools, and bustling souks. “A pure oriental dream city, a labyrinth of white alleys and hidden gardens.” This is […]
Vocation Story. Serving the Youth in Mexico
A Comboni sister from Uganda talks about her missionary experience and her vocation journey. My name is Sister Philister Tabu, and I am from the Arua Diocese in Uganda. My home parish is the Holy Rosary in Logiri. I come from a family of nine children. I attended Logiri Girls’ Senior Secondary School for four […]
Mission Diary. Helping people grow.
“We aim to build a Church that reaches out to the people. We encourage the laity to assume their responsibilities because we know that their response guarantees the future of the Church,” Father Juan Sanchez Arenas, talking about his missionary experience. My parish is dedicated to St. John XXIII and is located in the city […]
On the Road. The Meaning of Life and Love
It is time to think about the meaning of life and love. We need to examine the deeper, more enduring relationships that will give us more fully human experiences like married love, love of family and children, friendship and above all, the commitment to serve others for no reward. The Good Samaritan is the great […]
