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.Francis Speaks 
Art, Consumerism, The Poor(0)
Art enriches human life
Throughout history, art has been second only to life in bearing witness to the Lord. It was, and remains, a majestic road allowing us more than by words and ideas to approach the faith, because it follows the same path of faith, that of beauty.… More
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Recognising the Child Jesus in the faces of little children
In Bethlehem, Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary. He was born, not by the will of man, but by the gift of the love of God our Father, who so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).… More
All Saints
Pope Francis’ address after the Angelus, St Peter’s Square, 1 November 2017
The Solemnity of All Saints is ‘our’ celebration: not because we are good, but because the sanctity of God has touched our life. The Saints are not perfect models, but people through whom God has passed.… More
World Mission Day 21 October
A Summary of Pope Francis’ message
Together with young people, let us bring the Gospel to all
Dear young people, I would like to reflect with you on the mission that we have received from Christ. In speaking to you, I also address all Christians who live out in the Church the adventure of their life as children of God.… More