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...
Comboni Missionary Fr. John Baptist Opargiwaddresses confreres in Rome. Young Comboni confreres working in the Province of South Africa gathered for their annual meeting in February at Mooi Nooi in Rustenburg Diocese. Pictured, from left to right: Fr. Charlemagne...
From Slavery to the Priesthood By Terence Walz This story was first featured in Comboni Missions Magazine Fall 2020 edition. Daniel Sorur, a former [enslaved person] who converted to Christianity, became the first Dinka to be ordained a Catholic priest. He was...
House of Joy Ever since she was a little girl, Asia Howlett has dreamed of visiting every continent on earth. So when her good friend Anna Kleven invited her on a trip to Malawi, Asia jumped at the opportunity. The girls were on an adventure to visit Anna’s aunt and...
Father Modi Abel Nyorko 1943-2020 Father Modi Abel Nyorko was a generous and exceptionally kind person — dedicating his life to serving others and sharing the Gospel with the people of South Sudan and the United States. He was born on July 31, 1943, to Elizabeth Kaku...
