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Aujourd’hui, les Missionnaires d’Afrique de l’Ouest vous proposent de visiter de nouvelles pages sur leur site www.mafrwestafrica.net :

Dans la rubrique « Actualités »

« Baobab Echos n° 23 » la dernière édition du Bulletin de la Province d’Afrique de l’ouest, publié au mois d’août 2015. (lire la suite)

« Lettre de Ghardaia, septembre 2015 », la correspondance mensuelle de notre confrère, Mgr Claude Rault, évêque de Laghouat-Ghardaia en Algérie (lire la suite)

Dans la rubrique « Témoignages » :

« Jubilé sacerdotal Emmanuel Ngona » : un texte et la photo de l’intéressé. Le Père Ngona, assistant général, a servi de nombreuses années dans la PAO. (lire la suite)

« Barabara le voleur » un texte poétique du Père Marcel Boivin, résidant à Québec, au Canada, son pays natal. (lire la suite)

Dans la rubrique « Dialogue interreligieux » :

« Afrique du Nord » : l’Algérie et la Tunisie ne vivent pas les mêmes réalités. Si on peut s’inquiéter pour l’Algérie, l’article sur la Tunisie est plutôt rassurant. (lire la suite)

« Islam, craintes et espoirs » : Selon les contextes très variables, c’est l’inquiétude ou l’espoir de paix qui prend le dessus (lire la suite)

Dans la rubrique « Justice et Paix » :

« Migrations, encore et toujours », des textes pris sur le site de l’ARCRE, et qui tentent de donner la juste mesure des réalités migratoires. (lire la suite)

Dans la rubrique « Vu au sud, vu du sud » :

« Deux expériences sur la famille africaine » un texte du Père Bernard Ugeux, Missionnaire d’Afrique, résidant présentement en République Démocratique du Congo. (lire la suite)

« Le Pape en Afrique en novembre 2015 » Le Pape François visitera le Kenya, l’Ouganda et la Centrafrique au mois de novembre 2015 (lire la suite)

MOZAMBIQUE – President Nyusi recognizes the Church’s role in national reconciliation

By Missionaries of Africa - Southern Africa Province (SAP)

On September 10, 2015

In Publications

Maputo (Agenzia Fides) – “The Catholic Church has always called on the Mozambican society to appreciate all people, especially those who are most vulnerable and in need”, acknowledged the President of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, during his speech on the occasion of the Mass celebrated in the Cathedral of Tete on Monday, September 7, the anniversary of national independence from Portugal. According to information sent to Fides, the President expressed appreciation for the role carried out by the Catholic Church in preserving peace and for its efforts for national reconciliation.

On September 7, 1974 the agreement between FRELIMO (National Liberation Front of Mozambique) and Portugal was signed in Lusaka (Zambia), which ended the war for national independence. Soon after, in 1975, the outbreak of the civil war between FRELIMO, and RENAMO (Mozambique National Resistance) exploded. Only in 1992 the civil conflict was solved with the active participation of the Catholic Church in the peace talks.

The celebrations for national independence this year coincided with the 75th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Maputo, the capital of the Country.

President Nyusi was represented by Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosario. He asked all the faithful, and society in general, to take concrete actions to maintain and consolidate peace. Recalling the slogan of the celebrations of the anniversary of the Archdiocese (“Thank the Lord for the wonders made in recent years”), the Premier stressed that “only true peace can allow Mozambicans to ‘do wonders’ in the future”. (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides 09/09/2015)

Our Mission Newsletter 3/2015 – No 5 – South Africa

By Missionaries of Africa - Southern Africa Province (SAP)

On September 10, 2015

In Publications

Mission Month (October) is just around the corner and once again the Church invites us collaborate in a tangible way in bringing the liberating and life-giving message of Jesus Christ to all people who inhabit our planet Earth. We are certainly aware of so many disturbing reports of violence, war, exploitation, abuse, corruption, discrimination and religious persecution happening in too many places in our so called civilised world. What is desperately needed in our world are the values and objectives of the Kingdom that Jesus preached. What is our response to all these tragic realities apart from shaking our heads in disbelieve and maybe making some comments? How are we actively working to change our families, communities, society, country and our world? We are all called to be instruments of positive change and hope, irrespective of our age, situation or status in life, each one has something to offer and has the capacity to be a channel of the new life and hope that Jesus brings.

Do we commend these tragic situations to prayer? Are we genuine witnesses of Jesus in our daily lives, at home, at work, at our places of study, wherever we may be? Do we give testimony not only with our words but more importantly with our lives? Pope Francis with his humble and austere life style coupled with the compassion, love and mercy of Jesus radiating from his daily actions give us a wonderful example of how to be missionaries and disciples of Christ. He has made priority visits to areas of conflict, war and poverty, (Palestine, Israel, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Bolivia, Ecuador and Paraguay) to bring Jesus’ message of hope and mercy. He concerns himself with the plight of the homeless, refugees, the sick and the suffering. In an attempt to promote the Universal Mission of the Church in all the dioceses of the SACBC we had a workshop with the Diocesan Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) Directors at Lumko, Benoni in July, which was attended by 21 directors or their representatives. The workshop took the form of an information session on the PMS; its Societies, aims, mission, challenges, achievements and procedures. It also afforded us an opportunity to get to know one another a little better and at least meet in person. From the feedback received it was viewed as positive and helpful. We all agreed that the PMS will only function properly and achieve its mission when the faithful are informed and animated and when everyone here in our local churches collaborates, is enthusiastic and committed. To quote Pope Francis: “Mission is a passion for Jesus and at the same time a passion for His people”.

Fr. Gordon Rees mccj National PMS Director – SA, Botswana & Swaziland

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Death of Fr Jacques Grandin de l’Eprevier

By Missionaries of Africa - Southern Africa Province (SAP)

On September 7, 2015

In News

On the website of the Society can we be found the death’s announcement of Fr Jacques de l’Eprevier. Fr de l’Eprevier was a missionary for 62 years essentially in Malawi (51 years) and in his home country, France. He passed on the 5^th September 2015 at the age of 90. He will be buried on Wednesday the 9^th September at Sainte-Foy-Des- Lyon, France. May his soul rest in peace.

Message sent by Michel Sanou, Delegate Superior Malawi

See an article written by him for his 60^th anniversary of priesthood.

Ambassadeur du Christ

Present magazine September 2015

By Missionaries of Africa - Southern Africa Province (SAP)

On September 7, 2015

In Publications

Kolibo Vocation Centre has reached 25 YEARS of existence. It is our joy to see that many things have happened during these passes years. A number of aspirants and students have passed in the centre. Amongst them, some are priests, civil servants, officers in various institutions, business men, professionals and others are still in formation. At 25yrs of Kolibo, the number of Zambian Missionaries of Africa is 25. What an achievement!

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Death of Fr. Peter Wels

By Missionaries of Africa - Southern Africa Province (SAP)

On September 6, 2015

In News

Early on Friday morning, 4^th September, Fr Peter Wels died in Heythuysen. He was a Missionary in Mozambique, Malawi and in his home country. Being a Parkinson patient in the last ten years, he was well looked after in our own community of Heythuysen. He will be buried on Thursday the 10^th September in our missionary cemetery.

Fr. Wim Wouters, M.Afr

Sector Delegate

2016 MIMSAF Calendar on sale

By Missionaries of Africa - Southern Africa Province (SAP)

On September 3, 2015

In 2016 Calendar

2016 MIMSAF calendar now on sale at Woodlands. Please, contact MIMSAF Publicity Secretary Mr Joseph Kamanga (0977821289).

New M.S.O.L.A Website

By Missionaries of Africa - Southern Africa Province (SAP)

On September 3, 2015

In Publications

Ordination and First Mass of Fr. John Mubanga, M.Afr

By Missionaries of Africa - Southern Africa Province (SAP)

On August 31, 2015

In Priestly ordination

By Peter Mutasha, Student, and Camille Konkobo, M.Afr, Vocation Director

On 6^th August, the Church commemorated the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. On this very day, the Catholic Church of Ndola Diocese elected eight deacons to the order of Melkisedek, among them our brother John Mubanga. The colourful ceremony was held at the Cathedral presided by Rt. Rev. Dr. Alick Banda, Bishop of Ndola, and concelebrated by Bishop Kasonde of Solwezi Diocese. Many priests, Religious Sisters and Brothers and seminarians were present together with the Missionaries of Africa. The liturgical celebration was magnanimous even though it was held on a working day.

In his sermon, Bishop Banda emphasized on three things which are important for one to be a good priest namely to serve God’s people by remaining in communion with the Lord, to be men of prayer and, finally, the need to meditate the Word of God.

According to the Bishop, the ordination was an “affirmation of God’s love for us” as He did to our Lord Jesus Christ at the Transfiguration.

The First Mass was held on the 9^th August at St Mary’s Parish, Twatasha, in Kitwe which is the home parish of the newly ordained. Started at 10:30, the Mass ended at 15:30. The celebration was “wonderful,” with lots of joy, dancing and singing. Family members from various Churches joined in to witness the First Mass of their son. The church was packed, in and out. We were 15 M.Afr and 2 M.S.O.L.A. and few M.Afr students. There were also some other Religious who attended the thanksgiving Mass.

We wish God’s blessings on Fr. John Mubanga as he begins his mission in God’s vineyard.

Mafrwestafrica – Lettre du 30 août 2015

By Missionaries of Africa - Southern Africa Province (SAP)

On August 30, 2015

In Publications

Aujourd’hui, les Missionnaires d’Afrique de l’Ouest vous proposent de visiter de nouvelles pages sur leur site www.mafrwestafrica.net :

Dans la rubrique « Actualités » :
« Confrères décédés en 2015 » ils sont dix au jour de publication de cette lettre à nous avoir quittés en 2015, parmi ceux qui ont servi dans la Province d’Afrique Occidentale. (lire la suite)

Dans la rubrique « Témoignages » :
« Jubilé sacerdotal Raphaël Lubala » : un texte et quelques photos au sujet de cet événement. Le Père Lubala a servi plusieurs années au Burkina Faso (lire la suite)
« Ordination sacerdotale Gautier Sokpo » Missionnaire d’Afrique originaire du Togo. Ordination qui a eu lieu le 8 août 2015 à Lomé. (lire la suite)
Dans la rubrique « Dialogue interreligieux » :
« Dialogue : nouvelles début août » quelques articles pris sur le site de l’ARCRE au début du mois d’août 2015 (lire la suite)
Dans la rubrique « Justice et Paix » :
« Messages du Pape François », les deux derniers messages du Pape François, l’un au sujet de la paix, l’autre à propos des migrants (lire la suite)
« Message du SCEAM » le Symposium des Conférences Épiscopales d’Afrique te Madagascar vient de publier ce message qui traduit la préoccupation au sujet de nouvelles formes d’esclavage (lire la suite)

Dans la rubrique « Vu au sud, vu du sud »:
« Quel statut pour les femmes ? » le dernier article publié sur le site du SEDELAN : « Née étrangère, étrangère tu resteras ! » (lire la suite)
« Projet ferroviaire Ouest-Africain » la présentation de ce projet grandiose d’une boucle reliant le Bénin à Abidjan, passant par le Niger et le Burkina Faso. (lire la suite)