In the previous episode, the missionary found himself caught between young Philip’s hopes and the old wisdom of Alexis, the respected teacher who knew the ways of the clan better than anyone. Philip wanted a school posting far from home so he could save money, marry his girlfriend, and start a life of his own […]
When you hear about the term, ‘Safeguarding’, what comes into your mind and what feelings have you? The feelings of fear, care trust, responsibility. All these remind us that it is our collective responsibility to ensure that we prevent and minimize the potential for abuse from occurring. We are called to create a culture of […]
The communities of Panyangara and Loyoro Parishes in the Karamoja sub-region of northeastern Uganda are facing one of the most severe hunger crises in recent memory. Months of failed rainfall have left families without hope of a harvest, threatening the survival and wellbeing of thousands of people. According to a Nile Post report published on […]
The Global Young Members Meeting in Nairobi concluded with a joyful celebration as Petererick Mwenda from Kenya and Joseph Tusiime from Uganda made their Perpetual Oath, committing themselves for life. The ceremony was presided over by Fr. Michael Corcoran, MHM, General Superior of the Mill Hill Missionaries, joined by Fr. Bernie Luna, MHM, Councillor for […]
Renewed in Christ, Strengthened for Mission Among the important themes explored during the Mill Hill Global Young Members Meeting was “Spirituality, Prayer, Mission and Integration,” presented by Fr Joseph Bharu. It was more than a formation session or a collection of beautiful ideas. It became a moment of grace: an invitation to pause, breathe deeply […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Participants at the ongoing Global Young Members Meeting continued their formation journey with a two-day workshop led by Fr James Shimbala on the challenges of ministry, crisis management, self-care and team ministry. DAY ONE: CHALLENGES AS PART OF MINISTRY On day one, the speaker made it clear that, in pastoral ministry, we […]
In the previous episode, the missionary carried on through the dusty countryside, moving from one small village to the next with little more than a worn bag and steady faith. He spent his days helping where he could, listening to people’s troubles, and sharing words of hope around evening fires. Though the journey was tiring […]
Malindi, Kenya – St. Francis Xavier Parish, Kisumu Ndogo, was filled with joy as parishioners, fellow priests, and family members from the Netherlands gathered to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Fr. Albert Buijs, MHM. As missionaries, we are always ready to be sent wherever the need is greatest. Even so, many […]
A Personal Reflection on Magnifica Humanitas and the Mill Hill Charism, read in the light of Chapter 2027: Listening Together, Walking Together, Sent Together Why I Read This Encyclical the Way I Did I did not come to Magnifica Humanitas as a neutral reader. I came to it in the middle of a season in […]
Participants in the ongoing Global Young Members Meeting spent Sunday, 5 July, with the faithful of St Joseph and Mary Parish, Shauri Moyo, Nairobi. The Mill Hill Missionaries have served in the parish for more than 40 years, living alongside the people, most of whom are residents of the nearby informal settlement. Although the community […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Participants attending the ongoing Global Young Members Meeting reflected on the theme The River of Life, using the journey of a river as a simple but powerful picture of human life. The session encouraged participants to look at their past, present and future, recognising how childhood builds hope and dreams, adulthood brings […]
Recollection by Bishop Rodrigo Mejia SJ The global young member’s meeting started on a high note on the first day with Holy Mass presided by the General Superior, an introductory session by the facilitator Fr. Raphael Sankhulani SPS and a recollection preached by Bishop Rodrigo Mejia SJ. To emphasise the importance of ongoing formation programs […]
