The missionary who does not possess the virtues of humility and gentleness is a malformed child in the apostolate of Jesus Christ, even if he had the zeal of Saint Paul or Saint Francis Xavier, for the foundation is lacking. The Spirit of Jesus cannot animate him; that Spirit is most often replaced by his own spirit, and at times by the spirit of darkness.

François Libermann (N.D XIII, 144)

1842 | Holy Heart of Mary

Eugène Tisserant leaves for Martinique while waiting for permission to enter Haiti. After two brief periods in Haiti, the second in 1845 lasting 18 days, he has to give up the idea.

1918 | Europe

The Armistice is signed at the end of the First World War. Amongst the millions killed, there were 120 Spiritans, including 54 from the German Province.

1923 | Senegal

Founding of the seminary/college in Dakar. On the same day, the foundation stone is laid of the memorial cathedral. of Dakar.

1979 | Alto-Jurua

Ludwig Herbst of the German Province is ordained coadjutor of the Prelature “nullius” of Jurua.

1982 | Central African Republic

Père Roland Bugnon opens the senior seminary of St. Mark at Bangui-Bimbo.