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)
1982 | Germany
The German Province starts work in Croatia.
1982 | Congo Kinshasa
The first two Spiritans from Zaire make their profession in the East African Foundation.
1983 | Cameroon
The Diocese of Doumé is divided and Mgr. Van Heygen is made Bishop of Bertoua.
1983 | Kenya
The first Kenyan Spiritan is ordained – Lucas Mwaura.
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