The three local communities of the Congregation of the Mission that minister in Chad have made every effort to protect themselves and to deepen their community and payer life, more frequent fraternal sharing that revolves around varied experiences, taking meals together (and spending more time at meals) that is then followed by common recreation. The year 2020-2021 has been exceptional for the mission in Chad. Two students from Cameroon have joined the mission in order to do their apostolic year here.
[1] The parish community and the St. Jean Baptiste de Bebalem Institute
—Father DISUKA Sylvain Rémy: pastor
—Father EZE Kenneth: Treasurer of the Mission and Supervisor of the Secondary School
—YOGO Jean Marie: Student
After lifting some of the quarantine measures, the challenges continue: expanding the school facilities, three new motorcycles 125 for the ministry (especially during the rainy season), the Lycée School has opened a branch 16km from Bebalem.
[2] Minor Seminary Saint John Paul II Academy – Moundou
—Father MONINGA Leon: Rector
—Father BOKETA Augustin: Treasurer and Spiritual Director
—NGALSANI Marcel Eugène: Student
Saint John Paul II Minor Seminary has 63 seminarians. On going strikes in the administration and in the educational field impede a normal course of study. The problem of inculturation (faith and Christian tradition) continues to be a problem. The confreres are often requested to provide pastoral assistance in various places.
[3] Minor Seminary Saint Jean Apôtre – Kounkoul – N’Djamena
—Father TUTUWAM A. Emmanuel: Rector
—Father BONGONGO Dieudonné: Treasurer and Spiritual Director
The minor seminary has six seminarians who have attained their bachelor’s degree. The two confreres are also involved in pastoral ministry with the Xaverian Fathers. Means of transportation is a concern and we have requested assistance of the Vincentian Solidarity Office for funds to buy a car. A contract with the archdiocese is important
Father Léon Moninga, CM
Superior of the International Mission of Chad
