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The Diocese of Kisumu serves exceptionally poor areas of Kenya. Hunger, illiteracy and lack of medical provisions, combined with desperately poor roads and a lack of clean drinking water, make life difficult for many people in these areas. Having electricity is no more than a dream for most of the local population. Additional suffering is inflicted by certain traditional tribal practices, such as girls being married off at the age of 12, while widows are frequently made to marry the ...

In 2023, the minor seminary of Saint Pius X in the Congo will celebrate its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1953 by French missionaries, it is now home to 69 young people who hope to move on to the major seminary after completing their basic formation.  The seminary has faced its share of challenges over the past seven decades, including one in June, when a tornado swept through the area, causing serious damage to the building. Large sections of the roof ...