The Missionary Farmer Bro. Ottorino is not one to wear a cassock, and he is never afraid to get his hands dirty, either! By Emanuela Citterio Brother Ottorino Zanatta, 68, is a PIME Missionary Brother and a farmer. He lives in Cameroon, where, in 2010, he accepted the challenge of renovating a farm that is […]
Schools Founded on Peace The threat of Boko Haram’s war against classrooms such as this one is always looming,but the people of Cameroon refuse to let their children’s future be decimated. By Anna Pozzi The violence of Boko Haram and endemic poverty plague the Far North of Cameroon as it tries to combat these realities […]
The Courage of Simplicity Sr. Elena poses for a picture with children from the Catholic School in Bocaranga that the nuns run, the school has 1,300 students. By Anna Pozzi Despite the area having been nearly torn to shreds by conflicts, Sister Maria Elena Berini decided to remain in Central Africa at risk of her […]
What Does a Missionary Brother Do? Bro. Ottorino Zanatta, PIME, is an agricultural expert who uses his talants and experiences to teach others in Cameroon. By Bro. Fabio Mussi, PIME Often, introducing myself to people I have never met before, I am asked this question: “What does a Missionary Brother do?” As an example I […]
Healthcare in the Far North of Cameroon Bro. Fabio Mussi, PIME, is the Coordinator of Codas Caritas in the Diocese of Yaguoa, Cameroon.The violence of Boko Haram has made the difficult situation of healthcare in the region that much worse. After the publishing of the November/December Mission World, we received a Christmas letter from Brother […]
Boko Haram: The War on Education Refugees standing in a Bakassi refugee camp. Millions of people have been displaced by the terrorist militia Boko Haram in Nigeria. Ongoing violence perpetrated by the extremist group Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria has led to the closure of thousands of schools. Fifty-seven percent of these closures are in the […]
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