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    Culture as an Essential Element of Evangelization, a Case Study of the Karimojong of Northern Uganda
    (Tangaza University College, 2015) Diyuo, Josephat
    Our founder, Charles Cardinal Lavigerie of the Missionaries of Africa encouraged all of the Missionaries going on mission to like the people, like their culture: learn the language, eat the staple food, learn the traditions, share with them their joys and sorrows etc. This has been a motivation, with the hope that, this research will enlighten me more on how to apply the culture of the people in my missionary activities effectively. As a Dagao (someone born from my tribe), I realized in the Catholic Diocese of Wa, Ghana (my home diocese) that people have overwhelmingly embraced the gospel, however, the priests who know the traditions and practices of the faithful have a greater impact on the Christians than those lacking that ability. The above example testifies to the fact that the importance of culture in the process of evangelization cannot be overemphasized. At the end of my pastoral work in Uganda among the Karimojong, I felt the Karimojong are opened to the gospel but still so much attached to their culture which is good but some aspects especially the castle rustling and destruction of life is contrary to the gospel values. The question is how can we find a bridge between their culture and that of the gospel? Hence this research is aimed at enriching my knowledge of the Karimojong culture so as to help me and other missionaries working there do effective ministry.
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    Mission as Regeneration Missionary Heritages of the Plan for the Regeneration of Africa
    (Tangaza University College, 2015) Santime, Augustin Fene- Fene
    On the 18 of September, 2014 the entire Comboni family celebrated with joy one hundred and fifty years anniversary since the first draft of the summary of the new Plan of the society of the sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary for the conversion of Nigrizia, which was proposed to the Holy Congregation of Propaganda Fide by Father Daniel Comboni of the Mazza Institute. This Plan marked a turning point in Comboni‟s missionary life, specifically in central African mission. This first edition of the draft was followed by others in different languages: French, German and Italian. These other editions got updated depending on the changing situations or the suggestions received from those who read the first edition. The fourth edition, which is the main topic of this paper, for example has a different title: Plan for the Regeneration of Africa. The event of the Plan rather than the Plan itself certainly represents a very important moment in the maturing of the missionary charism of Saint Daniel Comboni. After one hundred and fifty years, the question is, what are the missionary heritages the Church in general and the Comboni missionaries in particular can draw from the Plan? What can the missionary Church learn from Comboni‟s methodology? Is the Plan still relevant in the modern Church? The Plan of the Regeneration of Africa has a lot to teach the Church today as far as mission is concerned. Professor Fulvio De Giorgi who is in charge of Comboni archives pointed out that the Plan of Comboni should be read in terms of discontinuity as growth, Actuality and prophecy, unity, utility and simplicity. That is why it should be noted that the Plan is not a document of the past rather it should entirely be seen as an actual and prophetic guideline for the mission, but only if it is successfully contextualized. It is also necessary to understand the historical context which stimulated the inspiration of the Plan. In this case the main reference is on the eighteenth and nineteenth century‟s missionary activities. In particular such an understanding is the very tool that will help the present Church to contextualize the Plan and consequently see its genuineness and applicability.