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October 8 is DAF Day
On October 8, the Missionaries of Africa will join nonprofits across the country in celebrating DAF Day, a day dedicated to giving through donor-advised funds. If you have a donor-advised f und, you have already set aside money for charitable giving. DAF Day is an opportunity to put those funds to work supporting the causes…
Missionary of Africa Appointed Bishop of Kabale, Uganda
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Bonaventure Bosco Gubazire, M.Afr., as the new Bishop of Kabale, Uganda. A native of the diocese he will now serve, Bishop-elect Gubazire has spent more than two decades in missionary ministry and formation, serving in Mozambique, Malawi, the Philippines, and most recently as rector of the Missionaries of Africa’s…
Missionaries of Africa Strengthen Safeguarding Commitment in West Africa
Missionaries of Africa serving in Ghana and Nigeria recently completed a two-week safeguarding workshop in Ejisu, Ghana. The training reinforces the Society’s ongoing commitment to creating safe environments for minors and vulnerable persons in every area of ministry. Learn more:Read the full story from Vatican News:
In Uganda, Martyrs Day Celebrations Postponed Amid Ebola Concerns
The Uganda government has postponed this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations because of concerns surrounding the Ebola outbreak. The annual pilgrimage, which draws thousands of faithful from across Africa and beyond to honor the witness of the Uganda Martyrs, was delayed as health officials work to contain the spread of the disease and protect communities.…
Praying for the Holy Father during his journey to Africa
Dear Friends, Today, Pope Leo XIV began his significant journey to Africa, with his first day now concluded in Algiers, Algeria. This visit places the Church’s attention on a continent full of faith, resilience, and hope. This apostolic journey will take him to four countries on the African continent: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.…
Why Africa Matters More Than Ever for the Church
The American religious press is increasingly recognizing a reality long evident across the continent. Africa stands at the heart of the Church’s present and future. With vibrant communities, deep-rooted faith, and rapid growth, the Church in Africa is shaping global Catholicism in profound ways. This article from the Religious News Service offers a timely example,…
Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Algeria Highlights Christian-Muslim Dialogue
An article in the National Catholic Register discusses how Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Algeria underscores the Church’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and fraternity in a predominantly Muslim country. In the interview, Bishop Diego Sarrió Cucarella, a member of the Missionaries of Africa, reflects on the significance of the visit for Algeria’s small Catholic…
Pope Leo XIV To Journeys to Africa in April
The Holy See Press Office announces Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming Apostolic Journeys: ten days in Africa, between Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, April 13 – 23. Pope leo will be following in the footsteps of Saint Augustine in Algeria, where he will visit Algiers and Annaba; then visiting Cameroon in Central Africa, with stops…
A Tree and a Living Legacy of Faith in Uganda
A centuries-old story is drawing new attention to Kisubi as a growing religious tourism destination. It is believed that a wooden tent peg left behind by pioneer Missionaries of Africa Fr. Simeon Lourdel, M.Afr. (known as Mapeera), and Bro. Delmas Amans, M.Afr., took root and became the iconic . Pilgrims gather there each February 19…
Returning to Quebec City in Mission
When the Missionaries of Africa first came to the Americas in 1901, they came to Quebec. From there, hundreds of Quebecois missionaries were sent to serve in Africa. Today, the Society returns in gratitude and will begin serving at Saint-Roch, Quebec City’s largest church. A three-member team will provide pastoral presence at Saint-Roch and in…
U.S. and African Bishops Call for Hope
The bishops of the United States and Africa and Madagascar have issued a joint statement, Brothers and Sisters in Hope, calling for deeper solidarity between the United States and Africa. Rooted in Catholic social teaching, they emphasize integral development, thoughtful partnership, and strong, lifesaving U.S. assistance that upholds human dignity. The bishops remind the faithful…