Explore the sacred sites and historic institutions that played a pivotal role in the formation of the first Comboni missionaries. Through five immersive reels, step into the very places that inspired the pioneering spirit and unwavering faith of those who answered St. Daniele Comboni's call to serve in Africa.
Casa Madre - The Birthplace
Discover the humble beginnings of the Missionary Sisters of the Nigrizia at Casa Madre in Verona. Within these hallowed walls, the first postulants arrived, full of zeal to dedicate their lives to the evangelization of Africa.
The Birthplace of the Missionary Sisters →
Church of San Tommaso
Step inside the Church of San Tommaso, where a pivotal moment in the congregation's history unfolded. Here, the first group of Comboni Missionary Sisters gathered to receive their missionary crosses.
The Solemn Sendoff →
Saints Nazaro and Celso
Venture to the Church of the Saints Nazaro and Celso, the parish home of Maria Bollezzoli, the first Superior General of the Missionary Sisters.
Honoring Maria Bollezzoli →
Don Nicola Mazza Institute
Discover where Comboni's passion for Africa was born through the education of youth. Witness the story of Fortunata Quascé, one of Comboni's first African collaborators.
Comboni's Educational Vision →
Diocesan Seminary of Verona
Step into the hallowed halls where the first Comboni missionaries were trained and sent forth to illuminate the "dark continent."
Preparing the First Missionaries →"Empowered by the Legacy of their Predecessors, the Comboni Missionary Sisters embrace a transformative spirituality."
