FROM SILENCE TO PURPOSE

Sister Lucrecia Iracema Tigüilá Martínez, a dedicated Comboni missionary sister serving in Amakuriat mission, West Pokot, Kenya, reflects on her 12 years of faithful service to God’s people as she reminisces about her humble beginnings in the small town of San Cristóbal Totonicapán, where her vocational journey stared.

Kenya my first love as a Comboni Brother.

Working among the Cushite and Nilotic peoples in Kenya has been a fulfilling experience for Bro Alfredo Monterio de Sousa. The Brazilian is sharing his faith and profession in Marsabit County about 531 Kilometres from Nairobi, the Capital.

From Pastoralist to Shepherd in the Church

Growing up in a Comboni-run parish, young Etabo found himself irresistibly drawn to the missionaries. Their close connection with his community inspired Etabo to contemplate joining their ranks.

An architect turned brother

He first came to Africa as a student of architecture. The visit changed his life. While touring missions in Tanzania with his friends, he encountered Africa’s Ubuntu and hospitality.

At the service of the gospel

“When I look back over my life, I realise how my vocation has evolved. I see that at the beginning I felt a deep desire to be useful, to serve, to help others. Over time I have discovered my vulnerability and weakness”.

Serving is enough reward

After 20 years of ministry as a missionary doctor, Juan Carlos still looks forward to what God has in store for him every day. His great joy is the opportunity […]

Bringing out the best in people

He specialised in Metallic Construction, shaping objects of copper and steel, because he wanted to improve the life of people around him. He ended up modelling young people who want to transform the world.