Sending Off

The last lay associate to be sent off from St. Joseph's College signed her contract of association with St. Joseph's Missionary Society before the few remaining residents there in September 2006.

Congratulations to the newly ordained

Rev. Emmanuel Mbeh appointed to Kroonstad, South Africa as from 11/4/2007, Rev. Damien Fuh appointed to Malakal, Sudan as from 11/4/2007 and Rev. Jimmy Lindero appointed to Sindh, Pakistan as from 24/4/2007.

Farewell to the Staff

On 18 December 2006, the staff of the college were treated to a sumptuous buffet at a local hotel in appreciation of their years of employment at the college.

St. Joseph's College Sold

The College was finally handed over to the new owners on 20 Dec 2006.

A New Beginning

The move to Maidenhead marks a new beginning for the Society.

Fr Frank McCarthy honoured

Fr Frank McCarthy receives a Gold Medal for long service to the APF

New Home for the 2nd Cycle

Mill Hill Students from the 2nd Cycle have moved into their new residence at Chelsea Marina Court near Kibera in Nairobi.

British Regional Assembly

The British members got together at Swanwick,Derbyshire between 8th and 10th May 2007.

Celebration of Relocation

The headquarters of the Mill Hill Missionaries at Maidenhead were blessed by Bishop Crispian Hollis on 30 June 2007.

A New Venture

Mill Hill ventures out of Antique into new territory on Palawan Island in the Philippines.

Young Members Meeting

Our young missionaries in the East African Region as well as theology students on Mission Experience met in Jinja from 14th to 18th May 2007.

Mission to the Lambada

Mill Hill in India begins a new mission to the Lambada tribe in Nellikuduru, Andhra Pradesh.

Closure of the MIL

After forty years of dedicated collaborative ministry in mission, the Missionary Institute London hands on the torch to other missionary training centres in the global Church.

Celebration of the Closure
Message from the Nuncio
Message from the Cardinal
Homily by Fr. Tony Chantry

Kaiser's 7th Death Aniversary Celebrated

On Saturday, 25 Aug, a Celebration for the struggle for Truth and Justice took place with a march to St.Joseph's Cathedral, Ngong.

A Profile of Br Chris

An Interview with Br Chris

Br Chris celebrates with the Mill Hill family

Br Chris celebrates with his family and friends

Br Chris Barton becomes the longest living member on his 100th birthday on 5 August 2007
A Celebration of 100 years

BLESSING OF ST. JOSEPH'S FORMATION CENTRE IN NAIROBI

Perpetual Oath of Sylvester Odhiambo Owino

Ceremony of Blessing

Sunday 26 August 2007

Archbishop John Njue of Nairobi made Cardinal

Archbishop John Njue had been very instrumental over the years in putting pressure on the Kenyan government to open the Inquest into the death of Fr. John Kaiser and until today he is calling on the Government to bring the culprits to justice.

Read the story from the Daily Nation.

The Death of Father Kaiser  By Aimee Levitt

This interview was conducted by a young lady from St. Louis for the local “entertainment” supplement of the City Pages in Minnesota.

Spiritual First Aid

Disaster chaplains minister on the front lines in crises.

The new St. Jozefhuis

The new St. Josefhuis in Oosterbeek, the Netherlands will be ready for occupation at the beginning of next year. Update and photos here.

CRISIS IN KENYA

Since the annoucement of Mwai Kibaki's re-election as president on 27 December 2007, Kenya has been enbroiled in a political crisis that has seen more than 1000 people killed and more than 255,000 displaced from their homes in the ethnic and political unrest that followed. Alfons Eppink, our Regional Superior in East Africa residing in Kisumu, reports on the challenge to the Kenyan church leadership at this crucial time.

A Challenge to Church Leadership in Kenya

Kenyan Bishops' Statement

Bishops' Statement 2

Pastoral Letter - Kenyan Bishops

Religious Superiors (RSCK)

An Analysis by Dr Mumma C.A. Martinon

65+ Renewal Programme

The Seminar for our senior members and associates took place in Rome between 6 and 27 October 2007.

St Joseph's Formation Centre

The Chapel at St Joseph's Formation Centre, Nairobi is unique in its design.

Visit of Theresa May MP

APF-Mill Hill Organisers Training Workshop

A Workshop for APF-Mill Hill Organisers took place in Maidenhead in October 2007

Superiors General's Meeting with the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples

Rectors' Meeting in Kampala

The Rectors of the Mill Hill Formation Centres share their views on the formation programme and made some recommendations.

Blessing the Statue of St Joseph in Maidenhead
The Cluster Meetings

A series of Cluster Meetings took place recently in preparation for the Society Assembly in June 2008

The new home of the former altars

Tony and Jos recently visited the new home of the former altars of St Joseph's College

Congratulations

Sylvester Owino became the latest MHM Perpetual member to be ordained a priest.

Read the accompanying article by Stephen Musyoka Called to Serve

Congratulations to Philip Adede Amek on becoming a Perpetual member and to all those who took or renewed their Temporary Oath.
Fidei Donum Celebration

Fr Tony was invited to preach at the Mass to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Fidei Donum initiative at Portsmouth Cathedral on Saturday, 19th April 2008. Please click here for the homily.