Mission Dairy. Serving God and His people
Father Claude Nkwe Lugiri talks to us about the challenges he has to face in the new parish entrusted to him. After 4 years of work in my country, the Democratic Republic of Congo, I was assigned to the Central African Republic where a few years earlier I had done a two-year period of missionary […]
The Climate Crisis: Five Things to Watch Out for in 2025
The Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil, will be the global focus of efforts to tackle the climate crisis in November 2025, when it hosts one of the most significant UN climate conferences in recent years. Comboni Missionaries will be present at COP 30. Can we keep 1.5 alive? – “Keep 1.5 alive” has been the […]
Ethiopia. A new bishop for Addis Ababa
Tesfaye Tadesse, former Superior General of the Comboni Missionaries, was ordained Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 2 February. Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel, Archeparchial Vicar of Addis Ababa, was the main ordinand, assisted by Comboni Bishop Menghesteab Tesfamariam, Archeparchial Vicar of Asmara, Eritrea, and Bishop Abraham Desta of the Apostolic Vicariate of […]
Positive Developments in Africa
In recent years Africa has seen many positive developments. Here are some examples Economic growth – In recent years, the continent has experienced remarkable growth, fuelled by a combination of natural resources, a growing middle class and technological innovation. In the years before the COVID-19 pandemic, the continent recorded an average growth of around 3 […]
The Philippines. Inspiring Hope through Art
Brother Christopher Villanueva, a member of the Order of Friars Minor (OFM), uses his creativity in painting to restore and strengthen hope among victims of conflict and natural disasters. His paintings encourage people to grow in faith. He started drawing with pencils, ballpoint pens and crayons when he was in primary school. He drew on […]
The Jubilee Door. A time for re-awakening and sharing
The jubilee as a time of emancipation and restoration requires including those who need acceptance: not limiting ourselves to the select few who appear most worthy of God’s favour. The theme that highlights the jubilee inaugurated by Pope Francis on December 24, “Pilgrims of Hope,” intends to highlight, according to the document that preceded the […]
Vocation Story. Fr. Martin. “I am a Comboni Missionary inside and outside.”
“As I embrace my role as a priest, I carry with me the memories of my family’s influence, the trials of my youth, the rigour of my formation and the diverse experiences that have enriched my understanding of ministry.” Father Martin Jere tells us about his vocation journey. From a young age, even before my […]
Cameroon. Hospital reference-point
Amid conflict in Ambazonia, in the English-speaking part of Cameroon, the Servants of Mary Ministers of the Sick have kept the Notre Dame de la Santé hospital open for ten years. With a large pool of local workers and volunteer doctors, they are strengthening the region’s health system. We visited the Hospital. In the mountainous […]
The African Youth. Innovations & Creativity
With the highest percentage of her population made up of youth, Africa is a bed of opportunities for growth and prosperity. The African youth are a symbol of resilience, potential, creativity and determination in a changing and challenging world. The youth represent hope and vibrancy across the continent geared towards social change, economic growth, and […]
Nigeria. Adire, the popular Yoruba fabric dyed with indigo
A cotton cloth coloured with a dyeing technique mainly used among the Yoruba people: the Adire. Fabrics made according to the original dyeing methods still resist today in the country’s markets, despite the textile industry being put in crisis by the cheaper ones imported from China. Adire cloth is made by Nigerian women using the […]