“Telling Africa’s Story to Inspire Change and Empower through Faith and Journalism: Brother Lwanga Kakule Silusawa”
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Brother Lwanga Kakule Silusawa, a Comboni missionary and trained journalist from the Democratic Republic of Congo is on a mission: to tell Africa’s story to its own people, inspiring transformation and spreading hope amidst the continent’s challenges.
“What I once saw as obstacles, I now see as chances to make a real difference.” Father Katembo Muhandiro Jean-Paul.
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In the rugged terrain of Amakuriat, Kenya, Father Katembo Muhandiro Jean-Paul finds his calling. The Congolese priest, reflects on his journey from aspiring missionary to ordained clergy serving a community far from home.
Kenya my first love as a Comboni Brother.
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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.
I hitched my wagon to a star
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“I am totally paralysed, but I feel a fullness of mind and heart that surprises me, and I dream of an accomplishment that I have not yet experienced… This wheelchair has become the best of the pulpits for me”.
Seduced by a camel driver
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A young boy sees a cameleer painted in one of his father’s frescos. He asks for his name. The answer is a revelation. Gradually, he discards the camel and falls in love with that man and with all he stands for: “love for the most abandoned”