Everyone is a missionary. The Summary Report of the First Session of the Sixteenth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops -- A Synodal Church in Mission -- emphasizes the “Preferential Option for Young People.” The Online Young Adult Seekers Small Christian Community based in Nairobi, Kenya shows how Young People can be digital missionaries. Online Young Adult Seekers Small Christian Communities | Facebook
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Father Joe Healey, MM, a Maryknoll Missioner is known for his expertise in Small Christian Communities (Basic Ecclesial Communities), as well as his roles as a teacher, researcher, and prolific writer. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he earned his B.A. from Maryknoll Seminary in 1961, followed by a master's degree in theology from the University of Missouri in 1966 and a graduate degree from Creighton University in 1981. Ordained as a Maryknoll missionary priest in 1968, Father Healey dedicated his career to service in East Africa. His work focused on documenting missionary experiences, promoting interfaith dialogue, and evangelization models. Recognized for his contributions, he received the Pro Ecclesia Papal Medal of the Vatican in 1969 and the Msgr. Thomas A. Keissler Award from RENEW International in 2013. His enduring dedication to understanding and nurturing faith communities continues to have a profound impact.