A Celebration of Missionary Discipleship in Africa

Oct 11, 2018 | Benefit

Since HEAL began 5 years ago, many people have expressed a desire to visit Nigeria and personally participate in our mission of forming future Servant Leaders of Africa. Deacon Leo and I have discussed and begun plans to host missionary visitors in a way that would...

MOJ Sisters Speak at 4th Annual HEAL Benefit

Oct 27, 2017 | Benefit

“It’s gonna be a great occasion!  It’s gonna be a great occasion! God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Ghost, He’s present!” That’s the catchy song Sr. Ann and Sr. Racheal of the Messengers of Justice (MOJ) sang when they landed in Chicago two days before the 4th...

Fr. George Clements to Speak at HEAL Benefit!

Sep 1, 2017 | Benefit, Events

Early on in Deacon Leo’s mission, he found himself complaining to God while he was on retreat as a young seminarian.  Why were poor and marginalized orphans, widows, and rural villagers suffering so greatly due to neglect, manipulation, and corruption in his native...

2016 Benefit: Self-emptying for souls

Nov 7, 2016 | Benefit, Benefit Archive

2016 Benefit: Self-emptying for souls At our 3rd Annual HEAL Benefit, Deacon Leo Okonkwo, HEAL Founder, spoke about self-emptying (cf. Phil 2:6-11) as it relates to a medical mission project for uplifting poor and marginalized orphans, widows, and rural villagers in...

Sr. Calista Utazi Memorial Medical Clinic Announced

Oct 21, 2016 | Benefit, Construction

Home to Enhance African Life launched plans to build the Sr. Calista Utazi Memorial Medical Clinic, which will serve poor and marginalized orphans, widows, and rural villagers in southeastern Nigeria. The event was announced at the Oct. 13 HEAL Benefit in Chicago. The...