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Ministry to the Elderly, the Infirm and Faith Formation

Ministry to the Elderly, the Infirm and Faith Formation

Ministry to the Elderly, the Infirm and Faith Formation

Region:

Africa

Missioner Responsible:

Fr. John Siyumbu, M.M.

Fr. John’s project is two-fold. Ministry to the elderly and infirm by participation in outreach at Bugando Hospital or other Hospitals in Mwanza. He plans to provide pastoral accompaniment, as well as develop a pastoral outreach to individuals with special needs in the parish. And, most importantly, by giving regular and individualized attention to the elderly and infirm of the parish.

The second part of this project is mission formation. Fr. John will conduct intra-parish, inter-parish, and intra-diocese mission immersion exchanges/trips that attend to human and ecological concerns in Mabatini and in the vicinity of the parish, mission immersion exercises with parish youth and/or school-going youths and baptized adults in the parish, and finally, thematic retreats for specific parish groupings, for example, the youth, members of the Sacred Heart, men, women, and the charismatic group.

You gift will help to strengthen a sense of responsibility in responding to our baptismal call to serve God through service to neighbor.

“Even to your old age I am he, even when your hair is gray I will carry you; I have done this, and I will lift you up, I will carry you to safety.”
– Isaiah 46:4

Catechist Training

Catechist Training

Catechist Training

Region:

Africa

Missioner Responsible:

Fr. Hung Dinh, M.M.

There is increased need of involvement of the lay people in evangelization. Catechists have proved to be very useful and able to evangelize. However, there is need for them to acquire formal training on how to catechize effectively through formal training. With your support, Fr. Hung Dinh’s project will be a success after the catechists complete their training, and begin to teach and serve the people of God.

“Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it.”
– Proverbs 22:6

Training of Catechists in Bukundi, Tanzania

Training of Catechists in Bukundi, Tanzania

Training of Catechists in Bukundi, Tanzania

Region:

Tanzania

Missioner Responsible:

Fr. Ed Schoellmann, M.M.

There is increased need of involvement of the lay people in evangelization. Catechists have proved to be very useful and able to evangelize. However, there is need for them to acquire formal training on how to catechize effectively. Fr. Ed Schoellmann plans to provide the training necessary to provide a solid foundation of knowledge of the faith they teach. Your gift will enable the growth and response of the Catechist himself by the spirituality exhibited by the community he serves.

“One who is being instructed in the word should share all good things with his instructor.”

– Galatians 6:6

Ongoing Education for African Clergy & Religious

Ongoing Education for African Clergy & Religious

Ongoing Education for African Clergy & Religious

Region:

Tanzania

Missioner Responsible:

Fr. John Waldrep, M.M.

The Africa Region will provide tuition assistance to Africa clergy and male and female religious at institutes of higher education or specialized training, as well as ongoing support for one seminary of an African missionary order. The studies will usually take place at colleges and universities that are located in Africa. It will be of great benefit to the Church in Africa to assist its future leaders to receive some advanced education or specialized training.

Your generosity will be of great benefit to the Church in Africa to assist its future leaders to receive advanced education.

“And what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well.”
2 Timothy 2:2

Pastoral Ministry

Pastoral Ministry

Pastoral Ministry

Region:

Tanzania

Missioner Responsible:

Bro. Loren Beaudry, M.M.

Bro. Beaudry ministers to people suffering from mental illness. These are people who are outcast in society, and many do not have a family. Bro. Loren’s aim is to be with these people and show them love and concern by spending time with each patient as well as gathering the community to play bingo and sing songs together. These people also need a better diet so they are given fruits, vegetables and rice along with an educational program on healthy living. This project also provides for outings so they will have a chance to enjoy life outside the camp.

Pastoral Ministry also includes the Youth at Mabatini parish. This will help sponsor youth with workshops, seminars and sports events and ministering to Senior Citizens in Mabatini with educational seminars, outings and weekly bingo games.

“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.”
Romans 8:14

Single Mothers & Girls Housing Project

Single Mothers & Girls Housing Project

Single Mothers & Girls Housing Project

Region:

Tanzania

Missioner Responsible:

Fr. John Waldrep, M.M.

This project will help with housing for single mothers and abandoned adolescent women at the St. Clare Health Facility, Molo, Kenya, providing shelter for these impoverished women. Funding will support the construction of a small house with two large rooms which will serve as dormitories, a kitchen, and lavatory.

“She reaches out her hands to the poor, and extends her arms to the needy.”
Proverbs 31:20

Support Education Major Seminarians

Support Education Major Seminarians

Support Education Major Seminarians

Region:

Tanzania

Missioner Responsible:

Fr. Hung Dinh, M.M.

Fr. Dinh’s project is to assist the local church in training and formation necessary to continue our mission to support and strengthen local church. The majority people in the Diocese depend on agriculture and keeping of animals, leaving no available funds to help support the church and the studies of major seminarians.   

The Catholic Diocese of Shinyanga was formed and cultivated by Maryknoll since 1950. Today the seeds that have been planted by Maryknoll have blossomed with 67 major seminarians (2021-2022) and 82 for this year (2022-2023). With your help, Fr. Dinh hopes to continue the education of these young men.

“We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

Social Hall at Transfiguration Parish

Social Hall at Transfiguration Parish

Social Hall at Transfiguration Parish

Region:

Tanzania

Missioner Responsible:

Fr. John Eybel, M.M.

Fr. John Eybel’s project includes the construction of a social hall adjacent to the Transfiguration Parish church and rectory in Mabatini, Mwanza. The Social Hall will allow for large groups to meet, e.g. 500 youths, and for potential parish income from wedding receptions and other major social functions.

With your help, the re-acquired property will serve the social needs of Transfiguration parishioners offering potential space for education, meetings, receptions, recreation and Sisters’ housing.

“Poverty is not an option. The poor have no options. Develop a situation where the people have opportunities, and they will flourish.”

– Fr. Thomas Goekler, Maryknoll Magazine, September 2009

Clinical Pastoral Education at Bugando Medical Center Subsidy, Tanzania

Clinical Pastoral Education at Bugando Medical Center Subsidy, Tanzania

Clinical Pastoral Education at Bugando Medical Center Subsidy, Tanzania

Region:

Africa

Country:

Tanzania

Missioner Responsible:

Fr. John Eybel, M.M.

With your help, we will subsidize school fees for the Clinical Pastoral Education Program (CPE) at Bugando Medical Center (BMC) in Mwanza.

Maryknoll priest Fr. John Eybel. M.M., supervises students in the program two days each week while living at Mabatini Parish in Mwanza Archdiocese.  His education project is not self-sustaining but is paid for by student fees and contributions from the hospital and from the Tanzania Episcopal Conference. Most participants are seminarians currently coming from Musoma and Mwanza.  

“As we reach out in compassion and solidarity with the poor, let us keep in mind that we’re not making God present but rather witnessing God already present.”

– Today’s Good News Fr. Robert Jalbert (Maryknoll, July/August 2015)

La Posadita del Buen Pastor

La Posadita del Buen Pastor

La Posadita del Buen Pastor

Region:

Latin America

Country:

Peru

Missioner Responsible:

Fr. Joseph Fedora, M.M.

La Posadita del Buen Pastor (Little Inn of the Good Shepherd) provides shelter, food and medical care for children and women with HIV/AIDS. There are 14 children and 7 women living at the Posadita. This is one of only two AIDS shelters in Peru for women and children.

The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers work in collaboration with The Sisters of the Good Shepherd which founded La Posadita de Buen Pastor in 1998 by Sr. Victor Mestas, a Good Shepherd Sister.

ABOUT MARYKNOLL

We are a Catholic Society of priests and brothers based in the United States. We are dedicated to missionary work overseas in over 20 countries. Additionally, we animate Catholics in the United States to follow their own baptismal call to share God’s compassion and love with the poor, the sick, and all those in need.

OUR GENERAL COUNCIL

L-R Tom O'Brien, Ray Finch, Joe Everson, Russ Feldmeier

(Fr. Lance P. Nadeau, Fr. James M. Lynch, Fr. Timothy O. Kilkelly, Fr. Juan Montes Zúñiga)

The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers is overseen by our General Council, led by Superior General Rev. Lance P. Nadeau, M.M.

OUR FOUNDERS

L-R Tom O'Brien, Ray Finch, Joe Everson, Russ Feldmeier

(Our Co-Founders Father Price and Father Walsh)

PLACES WE SERVE

EVANGELIZATION, PARISHES, AND PROJECTS

USA

STORIES OF MISSION

(Africa) Education and Formation of African Clergy

The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Africa Region will provide tuition assistance to African clergy, male and female religious at institutes of higher education or specialized training. Read More

Stories of Our Global Mission

The calling of a lifetime

The life of a Maryknoll missioner is challenging, fulfilling, and deeply rewarding. Follow your baptismal call to mission by sharing God’s compassion with the poor, the sick, and people most in need.