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Interview with Michael A. King

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On September 30, 2013

In Justice and Peace, News, Publications

Michael A. KingTreasuring the Dance of Life
Challenges to Religious Formation in an ever-changing World
New interview with Michael A. King who has been dean, Eastern Mennonite Seminary, and Vice President, Eastern Mennonite University, since July 1, 2010.
Michael shares with us his vocation journey, his vision on Seminary Formation in an ever-changing World and the way he treasures the Dance of Life.
He says: “We never encounter the world outside of a story or stories that have already told us countless things about the world, our place in it, and how we should then live.”
He invites us to be aware of the danger of living caught in a fictional world: “Even a script rooted reliably in history and God and able to tell us what is really true remains fictional unless we appropriate it.” Part one  Part two
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Our journey in southern Africa – Zimbabwe and Zambia

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On September 27, 2013

In News, Publications

Witness Page 8_9 - Sept 15Witness Page 8_9 - Sept 22
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From the magazine Around the Archdiocese, September 15, 2013
By Karen Byrne
Pastoral Associate, Epiphany Parish, Mason City
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Zambia and Zimbabwe with Father Harry Koelker and others to visit the three missions that parishes in the Archdiocese of Dubuque support through the Missionaries of Africa (Good Shepherd Parish – Lusaka and Kasamba Parish). Father Harry, a retired priest of the archdiocese, worked with St. Ludmila’s in Cedar Rapids, St. Joseph’s/Epiphany Parish in Mason City and Sacred Heart in Oelwein to begin supporting these missions in Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Sr. Carol Hoverman, Director of Communications
Editor, The Witness, Archdiocese of Dubuque, U.S.A.

Revealed: Qatar’s World Cup ‘slaves’

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On September 26, 2013

In Justice and Peace, News

The Guardian LogoDozens of Nepalese migrant labourers have died in Qatar in recent weeks and thousands more are enduring appalling labour abuses, a Guardian investigation has found, raising serious questions about Qatar’s preparations to host the 2022 World Cup.
Qatar Nepal Composite -This summer, Nepalese workers died at a rate of almost one a day in Qatar, many of them young men who had sudden heart attacks. The investigation found evidence to suggest that thousands of Nepalese, who make up the single largest group of labourers in Qatar, face exploitation and abuses that amount to modern-day slavery, as defined by the International Labour Organisation, during a building binge paving the way for 2022.
According to documents obtained from the Nepalese embassy in Doha, at least 44 workers died between 4 June and 8 August. More than half died of heart attacks, heart failure or workplace accidents. READ MORE

Mafrwestafrica – Lettre du 25 septembre 2013

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On September 26, 2013

In News

Mafrwestafrica 02Aujourd’hui, les Missionnaires d’Afrique de l’Ouest vous proposent de visiter de nouvelles pages sur leur site www.mafrwestafrica.net :
Dans la rubrique « vu au sud, vu du sud » :
« Sommes-nous une ONG ou une Église ? », un article de notre confrère Callistus Baalaboore, qui a travaillé au Tchad, au Niger et après une année sabbatique va revenir dans la PAO. L’article a été publié dans le « Petit Echo », n°1042 (lire la suite)
« La bouse de vache, une richesse », un article publié sur le site du SEDELAN de notre confrère Maurice Oudet (lire la suite)  
Dans la rubrique « Actualités » :
« Le Conseil Plénier à Ouagadougou » : l’ensemble des textes et photos parus sur le site mafrome.org de notre société (lire la suite)
« Bulletin du diocèse de Laghouat Ghardaia » : pour le mois de septembre 2013 (qu’on peut aussi trouver dans la rubrique “Maghreb nouvelles diverses”) (lire la suite)
Dans la rubrique « Maisons de formation » deux articles tirés du « Pélican » la revue de notre maison de formation de premier cycle à Ouagadougou, la Maison Lavigerie.
Le premier article est intitulé « Fin d’année à la Maison Lavigerie » (lire la suite).
Le second reprend deux textes produits par des étudiants de cette même troisième année avant leur départ pour le noviciat (lire la suite)
Dans la rubrique « Témoignages » :
« Mon stage en Ouganda», un article de Theophile Sam, originaire du Burkina et en partance pour l’Afrique du Sud, afin d’y poursuivre sa formation (lire la suite)
« Pour quand la paix à Goma ? », une question bien difficile à répondre, témoignage de Paul Sama, originaire de notre Province en stage au Congo (lire la suite)
« Leçon de vie d’une mère à sa fille », une fable qui nous a été envoyée par notre confrère Ha-Jo Lohre, à Bamako (lire la suite)

Booklet for the official entry into the Society of Lua-Luo Novices

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On September 25, 2013

In News, Vocation animation

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The Constitution Review Process in Zambia Needs Legal Protection

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On September 25, 2013

In Justice and Peace, News, Publications

Oasis Forum LogoThe Oasis Forum has consistently urged Government to consider protecting the on-going constitutional review process with a legal framework.  Evidently, the history of constitution making in Zambia has shown that in the absence of such legal provisions, this process as well as the outcomes have been prone to manipulation and capture, all sorts of inefficiencies and outright confusion.
For sure, history seems to be repeating itself today with the current constitution making process.  The recent statements attributed to the Spokesperson of the Technical Committee on Drafting the Constitution clearly illustrate the repercussions of undertaking constitution making processes without paying serious attention to the importance of underpinning the process within a legal framework.
First and foremost, it is saddening to note that the Committee has failed to avail the people of Zambia with the final opportunity to validate their input in the process.  The shortcoming in time could have been a foreseen challenge had the process been premised on a clearly laid down roadmap.  Second and perhaps more threatening, reminiscent of past tendencies, it would be a serious error for the document to be handed only to the Republican President.  It is only just and fair that this document lands in the hands of the Public who are the rightful custodians, the Republican President and Parliament at the same time!
It is on this basis that the Forum is earnestly appealing to the Patriotic Front Government, Members of the Drafting Committee and the Minister of Justice to exhibit genuine patriotism by adhering to principles of constitutionalism.  In fact, it is not too late to institute a process of legally protecting the on-going constitution making process.  This request is in the interest of all well-meaning Zambians!
Fr. Cleophas Lungu
(Oasis Forum Spokesperson)
Previous statement:

Attack on a peaceful gathering of several civil society organisations in a church – Lusaka

Newsletter South Africa no 31 – September 23, 2013

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On September 24, 2013

In South Africa Sector, Vocation animation

Newsletter South Africa no 31

La radio chrétienne francophone R.C.F. octobre 2013

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On September 22, 2013

In News

RCF BruxellesSous la direction de Jan Lenssen, M.Afr en collaboration avec l’équipe du Centre Amani, Pastorale Africaine.
Horaire des émissions
Mercredi : à 19h30 – Jeudi : à 4h30  et à 16h00
Samedi: à 19h30 – Dimanche: à 17h00
Pour écouter RCF Bruxelles partout dans le monde, à l’heure même de l’émission: www.rcfbruxelles.be
Vous pouvez réécouter les émissions de la semaine dernière en «podcast» sur le site de RCF: http://www.rcfbruxelles.be/-Podcast-.html
Les prochaines Émissions : mois d’octobre 2013         
02.10.2013. (sem 40-13) Abbe Oscar Zoungrana,  Directeur des Œuvres Pontificales au Burkina Faso
Témoin privilégié d’une Eglise Famille, l’Abbé nous décrit, en témoin, la vie fraternelle qui rend cette Eglise si vivant et attrayante. Nous sommes invités, a u cours de ce mois d’octobre – mois de la Mission Universelle – de nous inspirer des exemples dynamiques des Eglises Sœurs de par le monde.
09.10. 2013. (sem 41-13) Mgr Bonaventure Nahimana, Evêque du diocèse de Rutana.
«  Créer un nouveau diocèse dans une Eglise Famille ».
« Créer la maison de Dieu parmi les hommes, rassembler une communauté au nom du Seigneur : créer un nouveau diocèse »: agir en technicien ou bien en Père attentif ?
Le récit d’un Berger d’une communauté au Burundi, le diocèse de Rutana.
16.10. 2013  (sem 42-13) Mr Borgeois Gueipam du Congo – Brazzaville.
 « Pointe Noire, porte ouverte sur un pays accueillant »
 Parfois caché à l’ombre de son grand frère, le Congo Kinshasa,  le  Congo Brazza vit son identité propre. Pays de mission déjà lors de la colonisation Portugaise, ce seront les missionnaires du
19.me siècle qui trouveront, par ce chemin, la « porte ouverte » au cœur d’un peuple.
Témoignage d’un documentaliste de première ligne.
23.10.2013. (sem 43-13)  Reprise  du 11.09.2013  (sem. 37-13) P. Iréné Jacob M.Afr.
« L’apprentissage de la langue locale Africaine ».
N’est-ce pas  « renaitre » dans une autre culture, dans le cœur même d’un peuple, une vraie « incarnation » ?
L’expérience exigeante, mais enrichissante, en préparation a l’annonce et de l’écoute solidaire de la Parole Nouvelle adressée a un Peuple.
Le vécu concret, première exigence missionnaire.  Le P. Iréné Jacob M.Afr au Rwanda.
30.10.2013.  (sem. 44-13) Monsieur Borgeois  Gueipam
«  L’esclavage des enfants en Afrique, trafic a partir du Benin. » 
« Il faut se le faire dire … ». Une réalité !
Suite a la célébration de l’action anti-esclavagiste du Cardinal Lavigerie , il y a 125 ans. Est-ce possible ?

Antislavery Campaign in Mozambique

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On September 21, 2013

In Justice and Peace, Mozambique Sector, News

Os escravos de teatro copieBy Padre Florent S. Sawadogo, M.Afr, Missionarios de Africa, Paroquia de Dombe
Well prepared and discussed during sector meetings in Mozambique, the antislavery campaign finally took place in the absence of the Sector Superior, Timothée Bationo, who went to Burkina Faso for the Plenary Council. On the 29th August 2013, a minibus well decorated with writing about slavery took off from Beira to Dombe with two seminarians and a driver. The next day was the opening day of the campaign.
In Dombe, the thirsty ones for Justice & Peace awareness were ready early morning to embark to Sussundenga led by Florent S. Sawadogo en route to Tete at about 500km from there. Richard Ujwigowa was already in Tete for the ground work.
In the morning of the 31st, people from various parishes in Tete gathered at the Cathedral longing to take part into the inputs of the day. The following parishes were represented: Changara, Boroma, Matundu, Sao Pedro, Sao Jose, Moatize Cathedral and Matema. There were also some representatives from the Catholic university (UCM), other universities, the commission of Justice and Peace of Tete and some individuals like the Bishop, two visiting Brazilians and some authorities from political circles and NGO’s.
Among the Missionaries of Africa, two Fathers, two stagiaires and two seminarians spread the message of our founder Cardinal Charles Lavigerie to 108 people originating from Sofala, Manica and Tete.
The topics for discussion were: the history of slavery, the slavery of yesterday and today, the traffic of human beings and commerce of human organs, medical assistance on these cases, testimony of an elder about slavery in Mozambique and a drama which summarized this issue.
In the morning of the 1st September, Richard and Florent celebrated the closing Mass of the campaign at the outstation of Matema where the Missionaries of Africa are planning to live and work at the parish.
The seed of “the fight against slavery” has grown in Mozambique. May the Holy Spirit strengthen the hearts of men and women of good will to fight against modern slavery!
The Antislavery Trade Campaign in Chimoio
By Maurice Odhiambo, Stagiaire in Dombe Community
The Antislavery Trade Campaign came to Chimoio on the 7th and 8th of September 2013 at the Catholic University of Chimoio. Richard Ujwigowa welcomed the 500 participants present. Other organizers were Florent S. Sawadogo together with the stagiaires Maurice Odhiambo and Serge Kasongo. The conferences focussed on historical and new forms of slave trade, human trafficking and their devastating consequences.
Different dramas, dancing, reciting of poems, drawing and singing took place at the end of the day. It was a very wonderful night. So much so that no one could sleep. It was accompanied by music to keep the atmosphere conducive. At the end, the juries combined all their results and the first three winners in each item presented won different prizes. It was not only for the best performers but there were also rewards for all the participants. The function closed with the Holy Mass on the 9th at the same venue.

Nazaré Social Study Week – No to Slavery

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On September 18, 2013

In Justice and Peace, Mozambique Sector, News

12-15 September 2013, by Hugh Seenan, M.Afr
The social study week in Nazaré was the climax of the three Provincial Capitals Caravan, Tete (Tete), Chimoio (Manica) and Beira (Sofala), promoting our anti-slavery campaign commemorating the 125th Anniversary of Cardinal Lavigerie, our founder’s campaign.
It was a joint week run by the Missionaries of Africa, the Archdiocese of Beira and SANTAC, the SADC sponsored group against Child Trafficking and Abuse. The participants included local traditional leaders, Catholic Secondary School pupils and their teacher, students and teachers from the Catholic University of Mozambique, local and provincial government agencies involved in this area, members of parish Justice and Peace groups as well as local religious and priests.
With the help of SANTAC we had experts in the areas of law and social policy in this area.  Key themes and presentations of the Missionary of Africa campaign were integrated into this.  There was much interest and lively debate in a friendly atmosphere.
Through SANTAC we had the presence of Fransisco Júnior, the top television investigative journalist in Mozambique and correspondent of VOA. He spoke about a famous case he was involved in, a report on girls trafficked to South Africa. He also made various interviews for VOA Portuguese service (radio and website see
Voz of América
The week was a fitting climax to our year of commemoration and through cooperation with SANTAC we hope to continue the campaign.

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