For how long do you stay in the mission?

For how long do you stay in the mission?

There is no fixed time given as to how long the missionary stays in a given mission and so it is different for each one individually. The Combonis follow what the Institute documents call “attention to the person” and this implies that there exist different reasons for each person if it is time for a change from one mission to another or for time back in their country of origin.

There are any number of reasons that might call for a change, the mission is in constant flux and circumstances may motivate a change. We are not permanent in any mission setting and the mission may be ready to be handed over to the diocese! Some missionaries take time for further study, a time of sabbatical… it is sometimes a personal decision, it is sometimes a request from his superiors.

It is understood that each Comboni will do at least some years of service in their country of origin ~ when this would happen is not defined. We are all on a spiritual journey and grow at “different speeds” if you like and the missionary can feel it is time to move on, and discussing that with his superiors and the General Council, the best change can be looked at.