Another week of various activities including a trip to Nairobi to the Immigration Office. Photo was taken on Mission Saturday and is of a young orphan named Happiness who is holding her jug of chai!

Another busy week with various activities. We took a few of the children to medical appointments which was an eye-opening experience when compared to what we have access to and are used to in America. Photo is of a little boy we see on our walks and bribe with lollipops (see story)!

Another busy and interesting week including a visit to the hospital to get care for an orphan (check the story out)! Photo is of three brothers from a family of five who are all orphans (four boys and one girl). They are carrying their ration of maize they received on Mission Saturday. Since there are five of them being cared for by a guardian, they received 15 tins of maize which weighed approximately 60 pounds

How do I hear God's voice? What do I do in prayer? How do I know what God is asking me to do?

All men are invited to join Fr. Kovash Wednesday mornings in O'Neill Hall to begin a new book called Rescued by Fr. John Riccardo, beginning June 22, 2022.

Another week of activity here at the Mission as detailed in the News section. Photo is of mtoto (child) who climbed a tree to see us as we walked by.

Saturday June 4th at 10:00 am

Saturday August 6th at Cote Park

started on Mother's Day weekend and ending on Father's Day Sunday June 19,

Another full week of different activities. "Every day is an adventure" is a statement made by Fr. David quite often and it truly does describe our days here in Kenya. Check out the photo album to get a glimpse of our week including a cow checking out the church! Photo to left is of mtoto (child) at a WWB follow-up at Enchoro

Barb Cook was a long time member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of the Americas - St. Therese. Many of us remember Barb for her kindness, compassion, spunk and genuinely being a good person. Priors to Barb's death 2020, she was the local CDA Regent and in this capacity she organized a "Baby Shower" to collect items for programs who serve young mothers. Items will be collected at the weekend and Monday evening masses on June 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13. During the week items can be dropped off at the parish office. If you need an item picked up please call (701) 570-2857 to arrange a pickup time.

Another busy week of getting orientated to the workings of the Mission. Slowly, we are getting a grasp on the many responsibilities Fr. David has with the Mission itself in addition to saying daily Mass and three weekend Masses at the Outstations. The photo was taken at a Water with Blessing follow-up.

"Hatua kwa Hatua" is a Kiswahili saying that translates to "Step by Step". We continue to learn about the various programs in the Mission and how they operate. We also strive to learn from the people who live here and to live as they do: with a deep sense of gratitude to God and joy in spite of the hardships and poverty that is a part of their daily lives. We have much to learn...hatua kwa hatua. The photo is of Virginia, one of many orphans enrolled in the program.

Faraha Siku ya Mama (Happy Mother's Day)! Wishing all moms everywhere a very special and blessed day. Check out the photo album for some interesting photos including a mbuzi (goat) riding a Pikipiki! Photo shown is of Adrian, a six month old mtoto (child) we took care of at one of the Water with Blessings Follow-ups.

It was another busy and interesting week at the Mission. We had Water with Blessings follow-ups, Mission Saturday with some of the orphans and we did some Spring cleaning! Each day gives one the opportunity to reflect on life here and the many blessings we take for granted living in America. The beautiful child in photo came with her Bibi (Grandmother) to a WWB follow-up. Her name is Precious and in her hand is her personal jug of chai (tea)!

"Every day is an adventure in Kenya" is said quite often by Fr. David and he is correct. This week was busy with paying school fees for the orphans, two Water with Blessing trainings, Mission Saturday, Wes driving to a village, etc. Photo is of a mama and her mtoto (child) seen on our travels this week.

Pasaka Njema (Happy Easter)! Our first week back at the mission after being gone for three months. Held a Wellness Program and Mission Saturday for the orphans, WWB follow-up sessions, and much more including the Holy Week and Easter Sunday! Photo was taken Easter morning from the porch of the Mission house.

“Educating the Mind Without Educating the Heart Is No Education at All” is a quote by Aristotle found on one of the many signs scattered throughout the Consolata compound. We have finished language school and are headed back to the mission but there is a bit of sadness in our hearts as we leave the good people we have come to know here. In addition to school, we found time to take in a few activities relayed in our latest post. The photo is of a statue of Our Lady of Consolation found in the gardens near the chapel.

Kidogo Kidogo Hujaza Kibaba is a Kiswahili saying that translates to "little by little fills the container". This saying speaks to us as we continue to learn Kiswahili little by little. We are surviving language school and look forward to returning to the mission to work with Fr. David and the orphans. (Photo was taken during the Stations of the Cross held outdoors.)

For the healing after abortion