Newly professed members of IMC in Tanzania On the morning of August 1st, the air around St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Morogoro, Tanzania, was buzzed with a joyful anticipation. As the sun rose, casting warm light on the church grounds, a deeply spiritual and colorful celebration was about to begin, one that would mark a significant milestone in the lives of fourteen men called to mission.

Father Erasto Mgalama’s Silver Jubilee of Service On the cold and windy morning of August 2, 2025, the grounds of Kinyanambo Parish in the Diocese of Mafinga, came alive with color, song, and deep thanksgiving for the 25years of priesthood of Fr. Erasto Colnel Mgalama, the General Councilor of the Consolata Missionaries in charge of Africa.

Ukraine: Father Luca Bovio, a Bearer of Peace and Hope The city of Kyiv is now the new home of Father Luca Bovio, a Consolata missionary who was appointed on March 25 as the national director of the newly established Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) of Ukraine.

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Meeting of the Constitutions Commission From July 16 to 26, 2025, the Commission for the revision and updating of the Constitutions of the Institute gathered in Rome at the General House.

Bishop Osório Citora Afonso is Bishop of the Diocese of Quelimane The Holy Father has appointed Consolata Missionary Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, currently Auxiliary Bishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Maputo, as Bishop of the Diocese of Quelimane (Mozambique), simultaneously releasing him from the Titular See of Putia of Numidia.

Concluding Inputs on IMC formation in Africa On the last day of a five-day formators’ course in Bunju, Tanzania, from 7th to 12th July, the Institute's General Counsellor in charge of Formation, Father Mathews Odhiambo Owuor, shared a comprehensive reflection on the present state and future of formation within the Consolata Missionary Institute. There are achievements as well as challenges.

The Vows in Religious Life and Formation today Around 30 Consolata missionaries working in formation in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Congo DR, Mozambique, South Africa and Cote d’Ivoire took part in a course from 7th to 12th of July at Bunju, Tanzania. During the course programme, Fr. Mathew Ouma, IMC, offered a reflection on the meaning of vows in religious life, especially for those entrusted with the formation of future missionaries.

Cardinal Pizzaballa: The Church will never abandon afflicted people of Gaza At a press conference following their pastoral visit to Gaza, the Greek Orthodox and Latin Patriarchs of Jerusalem issue a joint appeal to world leaders and decision makers, calling for “an end to the war, the release of detainees, and the beginning of a true healing process that restores life and dignity to Gaza and the entire Holy Land”.

Reflecting on the role of the Formator for the present time The ongoing formation course for the IMC formators of the Africa Continent, that took place from 7th to 12th of July at Bunju, Tanzania, addressed various topics. Fr. Augustine Sellam, SDB, led a reflection on the role of the formator for the present time; “Forming is not a burden, rather a challenge that needs to be faced”, emphasized.

Ongoing Formation: Returning to the Heart to Relaunch the Mission Since July 14, an ongoing formation meeting has been taking place in Bogotá for missionaries from the American continent who have been ordained or made perpetual vows for 10–15 years. Fourteen missionaries from Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina—either from their countries of origin or from the missions where they are currently serving—are participating.

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Saint Joseph Allamano: 6. Holiness and God’s will We publish the sixth meditation on the journey of preparation for the Centenary of the birth into heaven of Saint Giuseppe Allamano (16 February 2026).

St. Joseph Allamano: 5. Holiness and Hope “In today's world, surrounded by crisis and despair, hope is not a luxury, it is a vital necessity. And, like the lighthouse for sailors, it remains still, lit, inviting us to continue, even when all seems lost”.

Gazing upon the Virgin Mary Consolata: A Model of Faith, Charity and Hope This year, the Consolata Feast holds an even deeper significance, as it takes place within the journey of the Jubilee of Hope, which calls us to “become missionaries of hope among the people, ‘artisans’ of hope, and restorers of a humanity that is often distracted and unhappy.”

I believe in the importance of ongoing formation After evaluating the experience lived together in Rome and Turin, the missionaries expressed through a “Credo” what were, in summary, the most salient points of the teachings transmitted by the course and which they will now commit to implementing in their personal project of life and style of evangelization.

St. Joseph Allamano: 4. “The Consolata, a living presence on our path to holiness” We are publishing the fourth meditation on the journey of preparation for the Centenary of the birth into heaven of Saint Giuseppe Allamano (16 February 2026).

Testimonies for Father Renzo Marcolongo Father Renzo Marcolongo's funeral Mass was celebrated on 30 May in Rome. Among the various messages of condolence we publish the homily given by Father Michelangelo Piovano, and the testimony of one of his companions in the seminary and mission, Father Ernesto Viscardi.

Ngurunit: A new Mission blossoming in the heart of Northern Kenya Ngurunit, a remote corner at the foot of the towering Ndoto Mountains, today witnesses a missionary resurgence that unites history, faith, and hope in the local communities.