Discover the mission, vision, and members of the Augustinian Federation of Africa
History:
AFA is the umbrella body of all Augustinians in Africa. It embraces not only those affiliated to the order of saint Augustine, but also those who share in the Augustinian spirituality or make use of the Rule. The idea is to deepen a sense of togetherness and to promote the growth and spread of the Augustinian spirituality on the African continent.
AFA was founded in Hippo, present day Annaba in Algeria in the year 1979 by the Augustinian Curia through the then Assistant General Fr. Tom Hunt, OSA. It was established with the mission to spread and to depend the spirituality of our Holy Father St. Augustine across the continent of Africa. Also, AFA received the mandate to promote the Augustinian ideals and values among consecrated persons through regular conferences, seminars and workshops and by that means promote the growth of the Augustinian life on the African soil to advance the reign of God’s kingdom among the African people. Currently, 18 religious congregations formally form the membership of AFA cutting across the length and breadth of Africa.
To build a network of members of the Augustinian Family on the continent of Africa. To promote the spirituality and teachings of St Augustine through shared ideas, missionary activities, programmes and healthy collaboration among members in the continent of Africa.
To build a vibrant, united network of Augustinian communities across Africa that faithfully lives out Augustine's Rule while effectively addressing contemporary challenges through faith, education, and sustainable development.
United in Augustinian Spirituality Across Africa
The membership of AFA consists of male and female religious groups, ranging from the Augustinian circumscriptions in Africa and other Institutes of Consecrated Life from across the length and breadth of Africa. Currently, the following Institutes of Consecrated Life are formally recognised as members of the Augustinian Federation in Africa (AFA):
Milestones in the AFA Story
Initial conversations and meetings among Augustinian communities across Africa begin, recognizing the need for continental collaboration.
Representatives from Augustinian communities across Africa meet formally for the first time, laying the foundation for a unified federation.
The Augustinian Federation for Africa is formally established with recognition from the Order of St. Augustine and local ecclesiastical authorities.
Membership grows to include female religious institutes, creating a truly inclusive Augustinian family across Africa.
AFA organizes its first continent-wide youth leadership conference, engaging the next generation of Augustinian leaders.
Launch of the AFA digital platform to enhance communication and collaboration among member institutes across Africa.
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