Comboni Missionaries' Team

Comboni Bishop Dominic Eibu of Kotido diocese shares his vocation journey and missionary experience. I had no idea about the priesthood, though I enjoyed seeing priests whenever they came to our village chapel, which was rare. At secondary school, I wanted to be a bank manager! I was inspired to join the Comboni Missionaries in […]

On the African continent, the history of many peoples is intertwined with the infinite variety of hand-woven textiles, whose production methods have become part of a country’s cultural heritage. Passed down from generation to generation, African textiles stand the test of time and fashion. Madagascar. Lamba cloth:  memories, art and identity In Madagascar, the home

Once upon a time, there was a man who was so poor that he did not know what he would eat in the morning, at noon or at dinner time. He didn’t own any land and slept under trees. One day, he said to himself, “I can’t go on like this. I’m going to go

Amidst stifling heat, colonial memories, and still-open wounds, the port city of Massawa, Eritrea, appears like a mirage of stone and dust on the Red Sea. Founded by the Arabs, it has endured domination and devastation, and today it exists suspended between ruins and resilience. A ghost town by day, it comes alive at night

Father Dominico assists in two large refugee camps in Thailand to people who have fled Myanmar due to violence and injustice. The priest accompanies the refugees as a spiritual director. He himself is originally from Myanmar. He understands these people’s language, their culture, and their pain. Narrow, dusty paths wind between simple bamboo houses. Children

In Western cultures, blessings are essentially spoken words that emphasise the power of language. In African cultures, however, blessing combines both speech and action; although verbal formulas are rare, there are rituals of blessing. The emphasis is on action: to bless is to take action. The most common word for ‘blessing’ among the Bantu of

Sosaties are marinated meat skewers, a classic South African braai staple. Here’s a tasty variation enriched with spices, onions, and apricots, which add a sweet note to the grilled meat. Time: 30 minutes + overnight marinating Serves: 4-5 Ingredients: 450g diced lamb leg 150g dried apricots 2 red onions 30ml wine vinegar 3 tablespoons apricot

Red and black are two of the fundamental colours in the Maasai culture and symbolize God’s two main traits. Red depicts anger and benevolence, and black (or dark blue) the sanctity of a person or object. Above all, they invoke God himself as Papa Jai Orok (the Black father) and they ask him to cover

From Saharan myth to crossroads of migrants and gold miners: history, crisis, and uncertainties of the Tuareg capital of Niger, between memory and future. Gateway to the desert, city of the blue people, crossroads of trans-Saharan trade… Whatever you call it, the city of Agadez, a dusty urban agglomeration in the heart of Niger, about

Sr. Norma Virginia Allen Brown shares her experience with the elderly. “By accompanying them, I continue to feel like a woman and a missionary, despite my advanced age.” I am the first Comboni missionary of African origin in Costa Rica. For over a year, I have been participating in the pastoral care of the elderly