Missionaries of Africa in the US

05/19/2026

In Uganda, Martyrs Day celebrations have been postponed amid concerns over the Ebola outbreak. The annual pilgrimage honors St. Charles Lwanga and his companions, the Uganda Martyrs, whose witness to the faith continues to inspire Catholics around the world.

The Catholic feast of the Uganda Martyrs will still be celebrated globally on June 3. In Uganda, Catholics are being encouraged to celebrate privately or in smaller gatherings as health precautions remain in place.

Please keep the people of Uganda in your prayers.

Uganda has postponed the annual Martyrs’ Day commemorations, set for 3 June, due to Ebola concerns in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

04/10/2026

This is an interesting exploration of Pope Leo’s trip to Africa. It highlights why this visit is such an important moment not only for the Church in Africa but for the Church around the world.

ANALYSIS: A closer look at the four countries on the Pope’s itinerary shows how the Church’s role — before and after independence — has shaped his visit.

04/02/2026

As we enter the Easter Triduum, we invite you to read our Spring Africa Report and support our Easter Appeal focused on life-giving water projects.
Both can be found at:
missionariesofafrica.org

Please note that our office will be closed on Good Friday and will reopen on Easter Monday, April 6.

Be assured of our prayers for you and your loved ones during this holy season.

03/19/2026

The American religious press is recognizing what is already clear on the ground. Africa is central to the life and future of the Church.

This article is a great example, highlighting coverage of the Pope’s upcoming visit.

The pontiff’s visit to Africa highlights the growing importance of the African church within global Catholicism and honors the roots of Western Christianity and Leo’s own order.

03/13/2026

We join the Church in mourning the passing of Fr. William Norvel, SSJ, who died at the age of 90.

A faithful priest and pioneering leader, he was the first Black superior general of a U.S. men’s religious community and served the Church with dedication for many decades.

May the Lord welcome him into eternal peace. We keep the Josephites and all who mourn him in our prayers.

Josephite Father William Norvel, a forceful voice for Black Catholic identity who spent more than six decades challenging the institutional church to live up to its claim of being universal, died March 8. He was 90.

03/10/2026

A new National Catholic Register interview features Bishop Diego Sarrió Cucarella, a member of the Missionaries of Africa, reflecting on the significance of Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Algeria and the importance of Christian-Muslim dialogue.

Bishop Diego Sarrió Cucarella hopes the pastoral visit will lead to ‘hearts opening to peace, a renewed commitment to coexistence, and a living witness to God’s glory through fraternity and mutual understanding.’

03/07/2026

We warmly welcome Archbishop Caccia as he begins this new ministry here in Washington, and we offer our deep gratitude to Cardinal Pierre for his faithful service as Apostolic Nuncio. Cardinal Pierre has been a true friend to the Missionaries of Africa in Washington and will be greatly missed. Please join us in keeping both archbishops in your prayers as they continue their service to the Church.

02/25/2026

“Pope Leo XIV is heading to Africa this April for a 10-day Apostolic Journey through Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea — a powerful focus on peace and solidarity with the poor.”

The Holy See Press Office announces Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming Apostolic Journeys: ten days in Africa, between Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial ...

02/19/2026

When the Missionaries of Africa first came to the Americas in 1901, they came to Quebec. From there, hundreds of Quebecois missionaries were sent to serve in Africa. Today, the Society returns in gratitude and will begin serving at Saint-Roch, Quebec City’s largest church.

The Missionaries of Africa will be taking charge at Saint-Roch as Quebec’s Catholic community is experiencing a resurgence in faith.

02/05/2026

We were glad to be there.