The Consolata young missionaries operating in Europe gathered in Poland for a special meeting. The event, organized by the region of Europe, from April 2nd to 7th, 2024, hosted 28 participants from countries such as Mozambique, Congo, Colombia, Kenya, Uganda and Italy.
By Adolphe Mulengezi *
The main purpose was to create an atmosphere of fraternal communion, reflect on the missionary call, and deepen Consolata spirituality.
During the meeting, participants shared their mission experiences, visited significant spiritual places such as the Sanctuary of the Madonna Nera in Częstochowa, and experienced moments of prayer and reflection. The diversity of experiences enriched the community as a whole, emphasizing the importance of unity in addressing the challenges of the contemporary world.
A significant moment was the visit to the Auschwitz concentration camp, which deeply touched the hearts of the participants, prompting them to reflect on evil and seek answers through action and testimony. The culmination of the meeting was the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, during which the young missionaries celebrated a solemn Mass in the chapel of Kielpin together with the local families who hosted them. Father Luca Bovio, IMC, one of the pioneers of the mission in Poland, presided over the Mass, encouraging the missionaries to continue zealously preaching the Gospel.
See here the video of the Consolata young missionaries gathered in Poland
The meeting concluded on April 7th with mutual thanks and wishes for a safe journey. Participants returned to their missions with renewed enthusiasm and determination, ready to spread the message of love and compassion throughout the world. This meeting of young Consolata missionaries in Poland was a precious opportunity to strengthen fraternal communion, deepen spirituality, and renew commitment to the mission of bringing the comfort and hope of the Gospel to all people.
* Brother Adolphe Mulengezi, IMC, is Congolese student in Communication in Rome, Italy.
