Pope Francis In a Wednesday audience in September, Pope Francis reflected on the missionary zeal of Saint Daniel Comboni, emphasizing his passionate dedication to evangelization, especially in Africa. The pope shared insights from Comboni’s life and teachings:...
Fr. Joe Bragotti, mccj Father Joe Bragotti with the “artists” who helped make a Nativity scene from mud in a dry Ugandan winter. Fr. Joe and his mother Anita. In 2016, Fr. Joe returned to Guatemala for a visit to his old mission. He always adored spending...
Comboni Missionary Fr. John Baptist Opargiwaddresses confreres in Rome. Young Comboni confreres working in the Province of South Africa gathered for their annual meeting in February at Mooi Nooi in Rustenburg Diocese. Pictured, from left to right: Fr. Charlemagne...
From Slavery to the Priesthood By Terence Walz This story was first featured in Comboni Missions Magazine Fall 2020 edition. Daniel Sorur, a former [enslaved person] who converted to Christianity, became the first Dinka to be ordained a Catholic priest. He was...
House of Joy Ever since she was a little girl, Asia Howlett has dreamed of visiting every continent on earth. So when her good friend Anna Kleven invited her on a trip to Malawi, Asia jumped at the opportunity. The girls were on an adventure to visit Anna’s aunt and...
