Sister Maria Cecilia Sierra Salcido Maria Cecilia Sierra Salcido is from Mexico and has been a Comboni Missionary Sister for 32 years. She has lived in the United States, Italy, Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, and Guatemala. With a background in communications, theology,...
Pope Francis celebrated Mass for more than 100,000 people in Juba, South Sudan. Fr. Gregor Schmidt, mccj Fr. Gregor Schmidt, mccj, is a Comboni Missionary who has been working in South Sudan for twelve years. By: Fr. Gregor Schmidt, mccj From February 3–5, Pope...
The Sudanese conflict is creating another generation of refugees struggling to find shelter in neighboring countries. The conflict in Sudan has been centered in urban areas, as shown in this map locating incidents of violence from April 15 to May 19, 2023. By:...
Members of Missionary Souls find fellowship in worship, service, and even a trip to the beach. Fr. Jorge Achoa helped a struggling parish group transform itself into this vibrant new community of Missionary Souls. Covina’s Missionary Souls Transforms Lives By:...
Students at St. Daniel Comboni Primary School in the Nuba Mountains, Sudan focus on their lessons. Every child deserves the opportunity to receive a good education. In rural parts of Africa, it can be difficult to attend school — tuition can be expensive, or the...
Fr. Joseph Bragotti 1937-2023 Fr. Luca Roso delivered the homily at Fr. Joe Bragottie’s funeral on June 22, 2023. This is the text of his homily. Gospel: John 10: 11-18 “Good morning, and thanks, brothers and sisters, to be here today. I was surprised and...
The newly installed water tank can hold 10,o00 liters of water. Before it’s installation, Karinga Health Center was unable to accomodate a maternity ward. A microscope, refridgerator, solar system, and other lab equipment will allow the Karinga Health Center to...
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...
Congratulations to editor Kathleen M. Carroll, and the rest of the editorial team from Comboni Missions Magazine! The magazine won second place for Magazine of the Year – Mission Category at the 2023 Catholic Media Conference. In their review, judges...
The goats at St. Kizito Hospital in Matany, Uganda provide nutritious milk for patients. A Palm Sunday celebration in Matany, Uganda. The feeding program at St. Kizito Hospital in Matany, Uganda is now more financially stable than ever, thanks to a generous donation....
