In the family he learned to be a Christian. In the parish he learnt to serve God and the Church. He became a diocesan priest and worked in areas where only Afrikaans was spoken. He eventually joined the Comboni Missionaries. He worked in Malawi and Zambia. Fr Jude Eugene Burgers talks about his vocation and […]
Vocation Story. Fr. Jude: “I took off my sandals” Read More »
In light of the increasing complexity and geopolitical uncertainty surrounding peace in Ukraine, the Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) released a statement on 4 March 2025, expressing strong support for Ukraine. COMECE stated: “Ukraine’s struggle for peace will also be decisive for the fate of Europe and
European Bishops call for European unity and solidarity with Ukraine’ Read More »
As the Patron Saint of victims of human trafficking, Saint Bakhita’s legacy serves as an inspiration to millions around the world. Pope Francis said that “as the Jubilee focuses the Church on the theme of hope, we must also ask ourselves how we can nourish that hope for the millions of people who are trapped
Witnesses of Jubilee. Bakhita. A beacon of hope for those trapped in modern slavery Read More »
It is a versatile plant with a wide range of uses. Its role in traditional medicine has led to its integration into the pharmaceutical industry. The plant, which belongs to the Apocynaceae family, is commonly known as “devil’s pepper”, a name that reflects its potent properties and peculiarities. This shrub or small tree, which can
Herbs & Plants. Rauvolfia vomitoria: A multipurpose medicinal plant Read More »
Hermann Mahunan Djimini is a young Comboni Missionary from Cotonou, Benin. He was ordained a deacon on 9 February. He shares with us his feelings and his dreams. I am the second of six children in a Catholic family. I was introduced to the faith by my parents from an early age. We used to
Vocation Story. “It is worth it to be a missionary” Read More »
From July 28 to August 3, 2025, young people are invited to meet and experience the Jubilee together. The four paths lead to the Jubilee of Hope. In recent months, Pope Francis has spoken out several times, inviting young people to believe in hope. The “hope that does not disappoint” with these words the Pope
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Bishop Christian Carlassare of Bentiu in South Sudan shares four keywords to get involved in the Jubilee from wherever we are. Pilgrimage is a journey – The first keyword about the Jubilee Year is a pilgrimage. Pilgrimage is a journey. Not merely a physical journey, but most of all a spiritual journey to encounter the
Bishop Carlassare. “We can be pilgrims of hope wherever we are,” Read More »
History reveals that when social order collapses, people instinctively rally behind a “Strongman,” hoping for security. But today’s interconnected world demands ethical leadership and the power of intellectual communities to guide societies through the storm. In traditional societies, people longed to be guided by a wise man. But today, unfortunately, the one who wins admiration
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A journey of faith, trials, and resilience: From a devout Catholic family to the priesthood as a passionate Comboni Missionary. Fr. Clement Mutie Mbithi from Kenya talks about his vocation journey. I come from a large Christian-Catholic family and am the sixth of ten children. My late father, a devout Catholic and a man of
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Father José Joaquim da Silva Araújo, a Portuguese Comboni missionary, currently works as a formator in the postulancy of Balaka, Malawi. He talks about his vocation journey. I was born in Vila Nova de Famalicão in November 1959 and grew up in Sezures. I am the eldest of seven brothers and two sisters.The desire to
Vocation Story: Father José – In the Mission, Everything is a Challenge for Me Read More »
