On Encountering Difference

Brother Larry Etabo is a novice at the Xaverian Brothers’ International Novitiate in Kipushi, Congo. He is originally from Lodwar, Kenya and went to St. Kevin’s school where he met Brother Louie Calmel and was taught by Brother Raphael Wanjala. The Brother had such an impact on him that he began discerning his vocation.[read more]

On Feeling Support

Brother Ghislain currently resides in Lubumbashi, Congo (DRC) where he does his studies and works in various ministries. In this clip he talks about what it means to feel the presence of God in his life and how his fellow Brothers support him in his talents. Transcript: “It is not easy to be at university[read more]

On Singing

Brother Felix is a novice at the Xaverian Brothers’ International Novitiate in Kipushi, Congo (DRC). In this clip he talks about the gift of his voice and how he shares that gift with his Brothers.[read more]

On The Formation Process

Brother Jean de la Croix Kalumba-Yena, C.F.X. works as part of the Formation Team in Bungoma, Kenya. In this clip he discusses a unique challenge to formation in Africa; the young man who enters out of a need to survive. Transcription: “In this country, mostly–African countries–people are surviving. The people are surviving. Sometimes, the men,[read more]

On Work & Prayer

Brother Roger Demon was, for many years, a Headmaster at the Brothers’ school in Bruges. He is currently at the international novitiate in Kipushi, Congo, working as part of the formation team. Transcript: “As far as work is concerned, nobody could reproach me not to have worked enough. But you, all of you, could reproach[read more]

On Kasenga

The Brothers started their mission in Kasenga in 1933, but had to withdraw in the 1970’s due to personnel shortages. But the Brothers returned in 2009. Brother Serge came to Kasenga soon after and has been teaching English and Music in the school there. In this clip he talks about the Brothers’ effect on the[read more]