The Procession of the Lord of Miracles is one of the largest expressions of the Catholic faith in Latin America and the ultimate symbol of the Peruvian people’s identity and religious devotion.
Here in Arequipa, we celebrate this beautiful festival for three days; we held a procession through the streets of Alto Selva Alegre, accompanied by priests.
Families, neighbors, businesses, schools, and even police stations set up altars to receive the image with reverence; they offer prayers and flowers to the image, as well as food to the people in the procession, and then join the procession.
The greatness of this procession lies in its unity and hope.
It represents a Church that walks alongside the people, healing their afflictions, uniting social classes, and gathering crowds dressed in purple—a sign of penance, humility, and devotion.
As we celebrate this month the 10th World Day of the Poor, we pray that those with responsibilities in nations may restore justice to the poor and help them rediscover dignity and hope. Let us pray.
On Sunday evening, October 25, we met via Zoom as the CLM group to share which aspects of Daniel Comboni’s spirituality resonate most deeply with our personal vocations. It was a profound exchange that, on the one hand, deepened our understanding of Comboni’s spirituality. On the other hand, it was filled with life, experience, and personal testimony.
We thank God for this moment on World Mission Day.
From October 20 to 23, 2026, the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ), in collaboration with CREC International, organized a four-day training workshop on digital communication, multimedia, and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in Lomé.
The workshop brought together 25 participants at the Missionary Animation Centre in Cacavéli, Lomé (Republic of Togo), including Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ), a Comboni Missionary Sister, a Comboni Lay Missionary, and laypeople responsible for communication in Comboni parishes. The aim was to strengthen their practical digital communication skills to better promote missionary activities and make evangelization more dynamic and accessible.
The workshop officially opened on Tuesday, October 20, with a welcome address by Fr. Fidèle KATCHAN, Provincial Superior of the Comboni Missionaries in the Togo-Ghana-Benin Province.
The training was facilitated by three experts: Fr. Fabrizio Colombo (Italy), President of CREC International and specialist in radio, music, and media production; Mr. Charles Ayetan (Togo), journalist; and Mr. Jacob Brahim Konfé (Burkina Faso), UI/UX designer and motion design specialist.
Combining theory with hands-on activities, the programme covered journalistic writing, interviewing, reporting, smartphone video production, podcast creation, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Participants also explored AI-powered tools for generating images, videos, music, and voices, as well as strategies for creating engaging content for social media. Particular attention was given to ethical considerations, including information accuracy, privacy, copyright, and responsible AI use.
On the final day, participants applied their newly acquired skills to the production of an audiovisual programme, bringing together techniques learned throughout the workshop.
The training concluded on Friday, October 23, with remarks from the trainers and the Provincial Superior, followed by the presentation of certificates, a group photograph, and a cocktail reception.
Beyond strengthening technical skills, the workshop highlighted the importance of collaboration and innovation in missionary communication. It also demonstrated how digital technologies and artificial intelligence can become valuable instruments for spreading the Gospel and reaching wider audiences, particularly young people.
This initiative reflects the Comboni Missionaries’ commitment to embracing modern communication technologies while remaining faithful to their mission of evangelization and service to humanity.
On the occasion of the 100th World Mission Sunday, the Comboni Lay Missionaries (CLM) of Togo organized a missionary outreach activity in two Christian communities: St. Joseph Parish in Akato and the Mary Gate of Heaven outstation, attached to Mary Mother of the Redeemer Parish in Adidogomé.
For this activity, the CLM members divided into two teams. At the Mary Gate of Heaven outstation in Lankouvi, the team was made up of Ernest Botri and Jean Akitibi, while the outreach at St. Joseph Parish in Akato was led by Jean-Baptiste Gnimassoun and Benjamin Adjogble.
In both communities, the CLM members participated in the Eucharistic celebrations. After the Masses, they introduced the faithful to the identity, spirituality, and mission of the Comboni Lay Missionaries, inviting everyone to learn more about the Movement and to take part in its mission in service of the Church and the poorest and most marginalized.
Information leaflets were also distributed to the faithful. Those interested in learning more about the movement were invited to provide their contact details so that they could receive information about upcoming activities and the process of joining the CLM.
The priests present expressed their support for this missionary initiative. At Mary Gate of Heaven, Fr. Yves Gbenou, and at St. Joseph in Akato, Frs. Augustin Soedjede and Abraham Agnimaka, encouraged the faithful to take a greater interest in the missionary vocation of the laity. They also invited those interested to approach the CLM for further information and to discern their possible commitment to the movement.
At the end of the activity, the Lankouvi team joined the Akato team for a meeting with the Parish Priest, Fr. Augustin Soedjede. He congratulated the CLM members for their availability and missionary commitment. He also encouraged them to strengthen their collaboration with the parish and invited them to contribute to the animation of various pastoral activities.
The fraternal meeting concluded with a shared lunch in a warm and convivial atmosphere.
Through this initiative, the CLM of Togo once again sought to respond to the Church’s call to make every baptized person an active participant in the mission. The outreach also provided a valuable opportunity to make the vocation of the Comboni Lay Missionaries better known and to inspire new vocations to missionary service.
“A thousand lives for the mission”: a commitment that continues at the heart of our communities.
Ernest Segno Botri, CLM Togo
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