Videos on the life of Blessed Joseph Allamano In preparation for the canonisation of Blessed Joseph Allamano, which will take place next Sunday, 20 October 2024, World Mission Day, the Consolata Missionaries in Argentina have produced a series of eight videos on the life of the new saint.

Consolata Hospital Ikonda: Healing, Hope, and Health for Generations Nestled in the serene Southern Highlands of Tanzania, almost 2050m above sea level, Consolata Hospital Ikonda has been a beacon of hope and healing since its inception in 1963. Established by the Consolata Missionaries, the hospital was inaugurated by the founding father of Tanzania, Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere, on October 7, 1968.

“To be God’s presence among the people”. Msgr. Peter Makau, new bishop of Isiolo In mission, “despite the challenges we face, we must always accompany God’s people because the people do not see us, but Jesus who is in us. So the closer we are to them, the more God is present. This is an experience that has helped me a lot in my life.” By Jaime C. Patias* […]

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Bishop Khairallah on Synod: ‘I carry from Lebanon a message of forgiveness’ At the Synod press briefing on October 5, Lebanese Bishop Mounir Khairallah shares his personal experience of tragedy, as his parents were brutally murdered when he was 5 years old, saying he forgave his parents’ murderer and urging others to embrace reconciliation even amid conflict.

Blessed Joseph Allamano for a Church without borders We publish the video of the fourth meeting scheduled by the Consolata Missionaries of Turin to delve deeper into the figure of Blessed Joseph Allamano in preparation for his canonization on October 20, 2024.

Mons. Peter Kihara: The Founder is an example for us The long-awaited day of the canonisation of our Father and Founder, Blessed Giuseppe Allamano, is just around the corner. Mons. Peter Kihara, Consolata missionary and bishop of Marsabit in Kenya, a diocese which this year is celebrating 60 years of commitment to evangelisation, enlightens us with his message.

Deepening and contextualizing ad gentes in Ivory Coast The celebration of the V Conference of the Delegation of the Consolata Missionaries in Ivory Coast scheduled for last April finally took place from 23 to 26 September 2024 at the Missionary Animation Center (CAM) in San Pedro.

The Exhibition “Joseph Allamano: a Saint among us”, at the Consolata Shrine The exhibition “Joseph Allamano: a Saint among us” was inaugurated at the Consolata Shrine in Turin, on Saturday, September 28, in preparation for the Canonization of Blessed Joseph Allamano, which will take place in Rome October 20.

Resignation and succession of the Bishop of Isiolo (Kenya) The Holy Father has accepted the resignation of Rt. Rev. Anthony Ireri Mukobo, IMC as the bishop of Isiolo diocese in Kenya. Bishop Mukobo will be succeeded by Rt. Rev. Peter Makau Mungutu, IMC who has been his coadjutor bishop. Both bishops are members of The Consolata Missionary congregation. Bishop Peter Makau, was ordained as […]

Sister Simona Brambilla: “First saints, and then missionaries” The long-awaited moment of the canonization of our Founder, Blessed Joseph Allamano, is approaching. Sister Simona Brambilla, MC, secretary of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, offers us a message. “The motto that was chosen to accompany this journey towards canonization sums up very well, in short, what Allamano […]

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Madagascar: a new school dedicated to Our Lady Consolata opens in Beandrarezona The school’s goal is to contribute to the formation of young people by offering them quality education By Jean Tuluba * The Consolata missionaries arrived in Madagascar on March 13, 2019 to work in the diocese of Ambanja, in the northwest of the Island. After a suitable period of study of the Malagasy language, on […]

Rome: The formators’ visit to the community of Porta Pia The group of formators gathered in Rome for the ongoing formation course visited the formative community of Porta Pia - Nomentana - on Saturday 7 September.

Spiritual journey 3: “The Founder and the Mission” In continuity with the spiritual journey proposed by the two General Councils, IMC – MC, and in preparation for the canonization of Blessed Joseph Allamano, we publish the third reflection entitled “The Founder and the Mission”.

The miracle performed in the Amazon confirms the Charism The miracle performed through the intercession of Blessed Joseph Allamano confirms the Charism bequeathed to his missionaries, whom he sent ad gentes.

Short visit to the Catrimani Mission After 6 hours of waiting due to bad weather, the small four-seater plane departed from Boa Vista towards the Catrimani Mission (about 150 kilometers in a straight line), an area within the State of Roraima, in the land of the indigenous people Yanomami which is part of the greater Brazilian Amazon

The patient man My dear friends, if you have never met a patient man, then I will present one to you today. He is none other than Bd. Joseph Allamano. Usually, the saints are known to have various key qualities, which identify their being. It was not until recently however, that I discovered this particular aspect of the founder of the Consolata Missionaries and the Consolata Missionary Sisters: patience.

Spiritual journey: “The Founder and the Eucharist” In continuity with the spiritual journey proposed by the two General Councils, IMC – MC, and in preparation for the canonization of Blessed Joseph Allamano, we publish the second reflection entitled “The Founder and the Eucharist”. The invitation is to “listen to a Father who loves his sons and daughters, sitting around Him, feeling Him […]