The young Consolata missionaries working in Europe met in Poland at a meeting, organized by the Europe Region, from April 2 to 7, 2024: the participants were 28 and came from countries such as Mozambique, Colombia, Kenya and Italy.
By Adolphe Mulengezi *
The main objective was to create an atmosphere of fraternal communion, reflect on the missionary call and deepen the spirituality of the Consolata.
During the meeting, the young missionaries shared their missionary experiences, visited significant spiritual places such as the Shrine of the Black Madonna of Częstochowa and lived moments of prayer and reflection. The diversity of experiences enriched everyone present, but we also saw the need for unity to face the challenges of today’s world.
A significant moment was the visit to the Auschwitz concentration camp, which deeply touched each person’s heart, prompting us to reflect on evil and seek answers in action and testimony.
Watch the video of the young Consolata missionaries gathered in Poland here
The highlight of the meeting was the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, during which the young missionaries celebrated a solemn mass in the Kielpin chapel together with the local families who welcomed them. Father Luca Bovio, IMC, one of the pioneers of the mission in Poland, presided over the mass, encouraging the missionaries to continue preaching the Gospel with determination.
The meeting concluded on April 7 with mutual thanks and best wishes. The 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 missionaries of the Consolata in Poland has been a valuable occasion to reinforce fraternal communion, deepen spirituality and renew commitment to the mission of bringing the consolation and hope of the Gospel to all men.
*Brother Adolphe Mulengezi, IMC, is Congolese and studies Communication in Rome.
