Since 1937, when our first North American Brothers arrived in Lesotho and over the years, through the development of the nascent districts of Zambia in Zimbabwe, and now with the addition of Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia, our Brothers have attempted to help form what is today the Province of Eastern and Southern Africa. The dreams of the earliest of foundations have become the reality of independence with the Institute.

Br. Raymond F. Reinsant, SC

Missions

In the 1930’s, following the example of the first group of missionary Brothers, American Brothers of the Sacred Heart began founding schools in Africa. In the next thirty years they opened educational and other institutions in the countries of Kenya, Lesotho, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Today, Brothers in these countries, most of whom are indigenous, direct and staff high schools, minister to street children and AIDS orphans, and run agricultural projects and retreat centers. Their work is a testimonial to the vitality of the Church in Africa and witnesses to the fact that the vision of Father Andrew Coindre is very much alive.

The generosity of American and British Catholics has assisted the Brothers in Africa to develop their various institutions and programs, helping to insure that African youth have the Catholic values, education and skills to look to the future with hope and confidence.

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