Sr. Callista’s Health Clinic

Aug 24, 2016 | Construction, Growth, MOJ

Deacon Leo preaching at St. Mary of the Annunciation, Mundelein, IL. Since Deacon Leo Okonkwo arrived in Chicago on August 12th it has been non-stop mission activity. Through the Archdiocese of Chicago Mission office, HEAL has made mission appeals in four parishes for...

An Orphan Who Served Orphans

Jul 28, 2016 | MOJ, Prayers

In the spirituality of the Messengers of Justice order, self-emptying means modeling Jesus who “…humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a Cross” (cf. Phil 2:6-11, RSV). On Friday, July 23rd, Rev. Sr. Callista Utazi, MOJ made her final...

A Pioneer Congregation

Mar 13, 2016 | MOJ

When Catholics and Christians think of religious orders, some of the first names that come to mind might be “Jesuit”, “Franciscan”, or “Dominican”.  Some other names might be “Missionaries of Charity”,  “Holy Cross”, or “Benedictines”.  As a subscriber to the HEAL...

Visiting Poango Village

Feb 19, 2016 | MOJ

Jesus answered “Come and see” (John 1:39) to Andrew’s question about where He was staying.  During my stay with the Messengers of Justice (MOJ) in Poango Village, Cameroon, I have seen Jesus staying among the least of His brothers and sisters through His dedicated...

Visiting Villagers For Christmas

Dec 28, 2015 | MOJ

One of the saddest realities that can dampen the otherwise Joyful Feast of Christmas is when children never receive gifts because of their poverty.  This is where HEAL and the Messengers of Justice step in to turn the frowns of the poor and marginalized into smiles...

Whose Ministry Was I Following, Anyway?

Jun 2, 2015 | Mission Journey, MOJ, Stories

It’s been almost two years since I took on the role of HEAL president.  I have been abundantly blessed to be a part of this mission that God gave to HEAL founder Leo Okonkwo over 30 years ago. I’ve often thought about whether I’m subordinating my own sense of life...