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Africa · Since 1958
The Eudists
in Africa
A mission of formation, evangelization, and service, lived at the heart of local Churches.
One Eudist family growing within diverse cultures and Churches.
An international presence
Serving local Churches
The Congregation of Jesus and Mary has been present in Africa since 1958. Today, Eudist communities are found in Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso, and Kenya. Their mission includes initial and ongoing priestly formation, parish ministry, spiritual centres, works of mercy, and higher education.
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Benin
- Togo
- Burkina Faso
- Kenya
The mission today
Forming and serving in diverse settings
Eudist ministries respond to the needs of dioceses and local communities. They are rooted in Eudist spirituality and carried out in collaboration with local Churches.
Forming priests and laypeople
Initial and ongoing priestly formation, vocational accompaniment, and the formation of missionary disciples are central to the mission.
Accompanying communities
Eudists serve in parishes and animate spiritual centres, close to the life of local Churches.
Caring for people
Works of mercy include service in health care and support for children.
Opening paths through education
Higher education, vocational training, and agroecology help prepare people to serve their communities.
A continuing story
Historical milestones
The Eudist presence in Africa begins
The first communities commit themselves to priestly formation and service to local Churches.
Formation institutions in Côte d’Ivoire
The Eudistes-Afrique historical account mentions the Grand Seminary of Anyama, followed by minor seminaries in Bingerville and Yopougon-Kouté.
African structures take shape
The same account records the creation of the Eudist Region of Africa, based in Cotonou, followed by the establishment of the Vice-Province of Africa in July 2005.
A new step in higher education
The Congregation founded the Eudist Technological University Institute of Africa (IUTEA) in Côte d’Ivoire as part of its educational and evangelizing mission.
The Vice-Province becomes a Province
The Vice-Province of Africa has become the Province of Africa. The Congregation now identifies it as a Province and presents Fr. Paul Zogbladan as its Provincial Superior.
CJM News · appointment of the Provincial Superior ↗Formation and collaboration
Places to learn and share knowledge
IUTEA · Abidjan
The Eudist Technological University Institute of Africa offers programs in business administration, agroecology, building, and information technology. Founded by the Congregation in 2015, the institute focuses on human development and professional integration.
Visit the IUTEA website ↗ICMA · Abidjan
The Catholic Missionary Institute of Abidjan is a centre for theological formation. The Eudists are among the institutes associated with this work of formation.
Visit the ICMA website ↗Education · Care · Benin
Claudio Migneco Orphanage: care, learning, and growth
In Abomey-Calavi, Benin, the Claudio Migneco Orphanage offers a family environment for orphaned and abandoned children, supporting them through health care, education, and personal development.
Discover the orphanage ↗Mission · Ruai · Kenya
Boys Town Africa: growing, learning, and hoping
At Saint Charles Lwanga Boys Town in Ruai, near Nairobi, the Eudists support boys facing vulnerability through rehabilitation, schooling, formation, and community life.
Discover Boys Town Africa →Explore further
Sources and updates
This page brings together historical milestones and institutional information. Community news and publications continue to evolve.