Kenneth Akua SM was ordained deacon by Bishop Thomas Burns SM in Rome on 3 November 2018. Kenneth, who is from Cameroon, is the first Marist seminarian to progress to the fourth year of theology studies in Rome. He has begun a License in Dogmatic Theology at the Gregorian University and is taking part in the Liturgy course offered by the Diocese of Rome for Presiders of Liturgy. His pastoral ministry is with the Sant’Egidio community where he assists people with disabilities. Kenneth will return to the District of Africa next year.Marist Spirituality 
The City of Lyons in Early Marist History (2)(Comments Off on The City of Lyons in Early Marist History (2))
A number of buildings in the city of Lyons are significant in early Marist history.
The Cathedral of St John the Baptist
This Cathedral is in ‘old Lyons’, directly beneath the hill of Fourvière. Building began in 1180 above the ruins of a 6th century church and was completed in 1476.… More
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The City of Lyons in Early Marist History (1)
The City of Lyons
Early traces of settlement in the area of Lyons date from 12,000 BC. There is no evidence of continuous occupation until the Romans arrived, and the city was founded by Lucius Munatius Plancus in 43 BC.
The first French martyrs, forty-eight of them, died for the faith on the hill of Fourvière in 177 AD.… More
Fr Jean- Claude Colin in Rome (3)
The Third Visit: July-August 1846
In June 1846, Fr Colin heard that Propaganda Fide had added Wallis, Futuna and Tonga to Bishop Pompallier’s responsibilities. Taken aback by this turn of events, Fr Colin wanted to speak directly with authorities in Rome about what was going on, and about other issues to do with the mission in Oceania.… More
Learning from Mary
“Teach us Holy Mary, a loving song to sing…”
Mary! Here portrayed as my sister, my neighbour, my Model, my Prompt, wearing so well the creaturehood we share with you.
Mary, head lowered, quick to recognise the holy one before you, approaching you, in our midst.… More