Topics in this category may refer to one of two Catholic religious institutes founded by Saint Daniel Comboni, an Italian Roman Catholic bishop who served in the missions in Africa, who founded the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus and the Comboni Missionary Sisters, both of which work throughout the world, but especially in Africa. The Combini Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus are also known as the Verona Fathers, the Sons of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, or the Combonians, and were originally known as the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In 1867, Comboni opened a training seminar in Verona to train clerics to serve in Africa missions, and they served as a reference model for the organization of the community, which was approved in 1871 Comboni was named Apostolic Vicar of Central Africa, and moved to Khartoum, where he died in 1881. Comboni's successor, Francesco Sogaro, transformed the community into a congregation of approved vows. The Combonians concentrate their work in populations that have not been sufficiently evangelized, particularly Africa. The Missionary Sisters were formed in 1874, with Maria Bollezzoli serving as its first Superior General. Until her death, the Missionary Sisters were serving only in Egypt and the Sudan, but after her death the Sisters took on activities in Ethiopia and as far as the great lakes of Central Africa in Uganda. In the 1930s and 1940s, the Congregation expanded into other African countries, the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. Centers were opened in Europe for formation purposes. Daniel Comboni was beatified in 1996, and canonized in 2003.
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A Thousand Lives for the Mission
A biography and summary of the life and work of Saint Daniel Comboni are presented, including his writings, spirituality, studies, positions within the Roman Catholic Church and canonization. The Comboni Missionaries and Area Istituzionale, which were founded by Comboni are also discussed, including their locations, purpose, ministries, and contacts. General assemblies, agendas, essays, and official documents are included.
http://www.comboni.org/en/
The Apostles of Jesus is a religious Order of priests and lay brothers founded by two Verona Comboni missionaries, Friar John Marengoni and Bishop Sisto Mazzoldi in Moroto Uganda. Its headquarters for England and Wales are in Coventry, West Midlands. Its ministries are highlighted, a calendar of programs and events, and an introduction to the group’s founders are put forth. Contacts and office hours are included.
http://www.apostlesofjesus.co.uk/
Comboni College of Science and Technology
Formerly known as Comboni College for Computer Science, CCST is a private college in Khartoum, Sudan, established by the Verona Fathers in 1930, which specializes in offering computer science, information technology, English language and literature, and education and religious studies programs. Its location is shown on a map, its college and diploma programs are highlighted, schedules are posted, and contacts and office hours are published to the site.
http://www.combonikhartoum.com/
Living in community with the local church, the Comboni Lay Missionaries work in local parishes, working to improve the lives of the poor and marginalized through various projects, its missionary vocation is based on the charism and spirituality of Saint Daniel Comboni. A profile of the organization, and a biography of Saint Daniel Comboni are featured, along with an overview of the CLM formation process, and a blog.
http://www.lmcomboni.org/
Comboni Lay Missionary Program
The Roman Catholic community of lay people work with the poor in several countries, particularly in Africa or Latin America, after completing a 14-week training program. A description of the organization and its work is set forth here, along with information about membership in the organization, reports from its mission fields, photographs, video, and contacts. Contributions may be made through the site.
https://www.laymission-comboni.org/
Comboni Missionaries, North American Province
Founded in 1867 by Saint Daniel Comboni, the Missionaries are an international Catholic organization whose members concentrate on ministering to the greatest needs of poor and abandoned people, particularly in Africa but in other countries, as well. General information about its founder, a history of the organization and its presence in North America are put forth, with news items, its ministries, and contacts.
https://www.combonimissionaries.org/
Comboni Missionaries, South Sudan
Daniel Comboni reached South Sudan in 1858 at Holy Cross Mission on the banks of the White Nile, spending about a year there before leaving for health reasons, but his followers returned to continue his mission to the South Sudan. A history of the Comboni Missionaries work in South Sudan is told, including an overview of its ministries, projects and issues, daily reflections, and an archive of informational articles.
http://combonisouthsudan.org/
Comboni Missionaries: Childhood in Their Hands at Mirfield
The focus of this site is on allegations of abuse by Comboni Missionaries against young boys at the Comboni Missionaries Junior Seminary at Mirfield, in West Yorkshire, England. Other cases of child sexual abuse by Comboni Missionaries are also discussed. Testimonies by victims of pedophile priests are included, in text as well as on video, and links to other sites with related information are included.
https://veronafathersmirfield.com/
Comboni Youth in the United Kingdom and Ireland
The Comboni Missionaries are an international Catholic religious and missionary Order founded by Bishop Daniel Comboni in Verona, Italy in 1867, particularly to evangelize the African continent. Its ministries to, and with, the youth of the United Kingdom and Ireland are outlined here. Its focus, history, calendar and events are posted to the site, along with a photo gallery, leadership, and contacts.
http://www.comboniyouth.org/
