Blog – Comboni Lay Missionaries

CLM meeting in Nürnberg

7 April, 2025 by Alberto de la Portilla

At the first meeting of the year, Maria told us about the general assembly in Maia, informed the group about the decisions and brought some requests from the group in Poland.

She also brought memories and greetings from colleagues and friends. We made plans for the meetings in presence, via zoom and the themes we want to work on. Together with Father Günther from the MCCJ, we made a commitment to take part in the “Katholikentag” in Würzburg in 2026. In October we want to visit the community in Graz and strengthen ties within the family. We have also redefined the positions within the group: Maria has taken over as coordinator, Willi continues as treasurer, Christoph as representative on the European coordination, Brigitte as contact person for JGIP and Barbara for the peace exhibition and updating the website.

CLM, Germany

Comboni Lay Missionaries in Brazil

4 April, 2025 by Alberto de la Portilla

In this video we present to you the reality of our group of Comboni Lay Missionaries in Brazil.

Prayer Intentions of the Comboni Family April 2025

1 April, 2025 by Alberto de la Portilla

For all the countries of the world, especially those where we are present as a Comboni family, so that we may always seek the common good and motivate Christians to social and political commitment. Lord, hear us.

Our CLM group in Colombia

28 March, 2025 by Alberto de la Portilla

The video shows the reality of our group of Comboni Lay Missionaries in Colombia.

From cholera in Africa to Covid in Italy

26 March, 2025 by Alberto de la Portilla

In these days we remember the beginning of the Covid19 pandemic five years ago, a time that marked the whole world. We share the testimony of Sr. Lilia Navarrete, a Comboni Missionary Sister. A nurse by vocation, she spent years in Mozambique fighting the cholera epidemic. In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic took her by surprise in Italy, where she dedicated herself to caring for and accompanying the elderly missionaries of her community. (video in Spanish)