When Dr. Mark and Molly Druffner were at Mass at their parish, St. Michael in Stillwater, in 2009, a priest from Tanzania urged parishioners to donate to his diocese.
Maryknoll Lay Missioners Ashley and Michael Leen respond to questions about how they’re living their Catholic faith serving others in a developing country.
Founded by the Musoma Diocese to care for victims of FGM in 2001, Jipe Moyo is a shelter primarily for girls ages 8 to 16 who are fleeing FGM, run by the Immaculate Heart Sisters of Africa.
This year for World Mission Sunday (Oct. 19), we are highlighting the evangelizing efforts in the Diocese of Musomo in Tanzania, which has created a sanctuary for young girls at risk of gender-based violence.
