Build a Church in Africa

  • Build a Church in Africa
    Build a Church in Africa
  • Catholic Church in Kondo, Zimbabwe
    Catholic Church in Kondo, Zimbabwe
  • Catholic Church in Malawi
    Catholic Church in Malawi
  • Catholic Church in Xai-Xai, Mozambique
    Catholic Church in Xai-Xai, Mozambique
  • Church in rural Swaziland
    Church in rural Swaziland
  • Catholic Church in African village
    Catholic Church in African village
Build a Church in Africa
Build a Church in Africa
Build a Church in Africa
St. Francis

Early in St. Francis of Assisi's conversion, the image on a cross spoke to him telling him to "Go, rebuild My church." At first, Francis thought this meant to build with actual brick and mortar. For Francis this wasn't exactly what God had in mind. But for you the meaning my be very clear. You can do what many people dream of doing: build a church

Why

The ideology of building churches is to help people who do not have the means to build a place to worship God from their own resources. These locations are usually away from urban areas in mountainous, secluded regions. The church structure identifies the area with Catholicism and brings Christ to remote geographic areas.


How

The land is donated. The local community approaches the Bishop and requests approval for the construction of the church using the materials donated through the Franciscan Missions. So that the people have a sense of ownership, local talent is used as much as possible in actual construction which also provides an income to support families.


The Building
Each church is constructed of brick, mortar and steel. Seating capacity is approximately 150 people. The cost of construction includes a washroom and small office for the visiting priest. Furnishings include pews, an altar, crucifix, bell, memorial plaque and mosaic above the front entrance and other items related to the celebration of the Sacraments. The church building doubles as a place for prayer and educational activity.

Thus far, donors have built churches in: the Malawi, Zambia, Swaziland, Lesotho, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania, DR Congo, Angola and other African countries.


To the poor in developing countries, having a place to pray to their God is very important. The minimum cost to construct this sacred place is $45,000 (country and location determine cost) -- an unbelievable figure in our economy. Less expensive labor and material costs allow us to build at this very affordable sum.

Rivo Torto, a finished, appointed church in Luambo, Angola.

More Details

If you feel building a church in one of our mission areas in Africa is a possibility for you, please contact

Fr. John Puodziunas, OFM
Spiritual Director
E-mail:

Fr. Kyanga Kalumba

 Missionary Development in Africa

E-mail:

Sr. Mary Agnes Shayo

Operations Manager
Franciscan Southern Africa Missions

E-mail:

For your convenience, we have set up a process for our kind donors to make a financial contribution to our work in Africa. Please, contact one of our Missionaries or Sister above and will be able to advise you our you can join our work by contributing to our work to build churches in Africa . Please, contact us for any donation or contribution

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