The future, be it of one person or the whole of a nation, always needs to be prepared. Deeply rooted foundations contribute to the success of such preparation. Seeds planted and cultivated during childhood typically prepare the foundation of us as human beings. From a societal perspective, a better future for our people is only...
In the Archdiocese of Kinshasa, CICM missionaries serve the parish of Our Lady of Fatima. The parish is located in the heart of Kinshasa (capital of the DR of Congo), in an area called Gombe. This area is presumably an upper-class milieu, where the institutions of the Republic are located, as well as many retailers and company...
There is a deep hunger for God’s word and His message of hope, peace and love among our local communities. In my humble way of pastoral visitation in the various communities under my care, I wish to support and enhance people’s faith by sharing the Gospel in their particular situations.
I believe home visitation is a prime...
In my experience thus far with youth ministry in the Dominican Republic, I have found that young people are generally spontaneous, open-minded, dynamic, flexible, warm and lively.
In the parish where I am now working, they are remarkably responsive to the many activities present in the church. I encounter the youth with music...
For more than six years, Saint Mark the Evangelist has supported the operation of a project in our parish called Fotokids. This project was begun in an attempt to offer alternative methods of expression and to youth impacted by poverty and violence. The organization’s origins and progress captured our attention, and their impact...
Missionhurst Missionaries build Catholic communities in frontier situations: places where the gospel is not preached or lived. This blog is about their work in the four corners of the globe, and their holistic work in four areas of focus: relief and healthcare, socio-economic development, education, and pastoral work.
