Ismael Matambura

Programme HAPPY : Donner aux missionnaires les moyens d'accompagner les personnes marginalisées dans la compassion et l'espoir

From April 14th to 16th, 2025, we had the privilege of participating in a transformative training organized by AJAN at St. Peter Canisius in Kimwenza. As Mistress of Novices, I witnessed firsthand how this formation deeply enriched both our personal lives and our missionary outlook. The sessions served as a

AHAPPY ToT : Impressions du recteur du scolasticat jésuite Saint-Pierre Canisius, Kinshasa (RDC)

Scholasticat Jésuite Saint Pierre Canisius, is blessed with a vibrant community of young Jesuit scholastics—critical thinkers who are bold, alert, and always ready to question and engage deeply with the world around them. It was with great joy and anticipation that we welcomed the Director of AJAN, Father Ismaël Matambura,

Promouvoir l'entrepreneuriat social à travers des histoires d'impact : les anciens élèves inspirent les nouveaux entrepreneurs de la JUC

Friday May 9th 2025, Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) held a vibrant and inspiring incubation meeting at its premises, bringing together selected youth beneficiaries from the 4th cohort training, and successful alumni of the Youth Empowerment Project. The gathering was part of JUC’s continued support for young entrepreneurs as they transition from

Le pont intergénérationnel : une histoire de compréhension, de croissance et de durabilité au Collège Alfajiri, en RDC

At the heart of a bustling academic auditorium at Alfajiri College in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a crowd of eager young people, educators, and elders gathered for a pivotal conference titled: “The Intergenerational Conflict: Understanding Today’s Youth and Their Unique Characteristics — How to Harness Their Contributions

Pape François : un pasteur courageux qui touche l’esprit et le cœur.

A courageous Pastor touching the mind and the heart. Pope Francis has been inspiring for me. By his life and words, he was able to touch not only the mind but also the heart. Francis is that Pastor who uses metaphor to connect well with human real experience. His messages,

Radio Kwizera lance l'édition Kijana Smart lors d'un événement rempli de talents

At the start of the year 2025 the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) continued with its partnership with Radio Kwizera to bring the AHAPPY Program to young people in Tanzania through an exciting new initiative. This collaboration aims to promote holistic youth development by using media and community engagement to

Réflexion pour le dimanche de Pâques : Avec le Seigneur Jésus ressuscité, la vie gagne toujours !

First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; Gospel: John 20:1-9 The Easter Sunday Reflection is by Fr. José Minaku, SJ President, Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) My dear friends, At Easter, you light the candles that

Réflexion pour le Samedi Saint (19 avril 2025) : La fidélité des femmes

First Reading: Genesis 1: 1 – 2: 2 or 1: 1, 26-31a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104: 1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 or Psalms 33: 4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20 and 22 Second Reading: Genesis 22: 1-18 or 22: 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Gospel: Luke 24: 1-12 The Holy Saturday

Réflexion pour le Vendredi Saint : La Gloire de la Croix

First Reading: Isaiah 52: 13 – 53: 12; Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Second Reading: Hebrews 4: 14-16; 5: 7-9; Verse Before the Gospel: Philippians 2: 8-9; Gospel: John 18: 1 – 19: 42 The Good Friday Reflection is by, Br. Michael Odhiambo SJ, Ocer Campion

Méditation – Jeudi saint, 2025 Julien Kagere, SJ, en régence au CARF/Lubumbashi

First Reading: Exodus 12: 1-8, 11-14; Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116: 12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; Second Reading: First Corinthians 11: 23-26; Gospel: John 13: 1-15 The Holy Thursday Reflection is by, Julien Kagere, SJ, in regency at CARF/Lubumbashi The excerpts from Holy Scripture offered to us on this Holy Thursday, as we

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