AFJN’s 2026 Memorial Mass

The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) with the Missionaries of Africa warmly invite you to “Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Annual Memorial Mass” on August 19, 2026 at 11:00 am EDT (Washington, DC). This sacred gathering honors the profound contributions and enduring legacy of our late donors, board members, staff, and supporters whose dedication has strengthened AFJN in our mission. Join us as we celebrate their legacy and the work of the AFJN community, reaffirming our commitments to justice and inspiring future generations.

Rooted in the dedication of those who came before us, this Mass is an opportunity to come together and reflect on the legacy of the lives and work of the AFJN community by celebrating victories and accomplishments, reaffirming our commitments to justice, recognizing the intergenerational aspect of the mission, and inspiring future generations.

Celebrants include: Fr. Antonio Koffi, MAfr, ⁠Fr. Angelo Qum Lee, MAfr, ⁠Fr. Julien Cormier, MAfr, and ⁠Fr. Barthelemy Bazemo, MAfr.

Kindly RSVP by August 18, 2026 (midnight) to share the names of late AFJN donors, board members, staff, and supporters to be remembered during the Mass here and to help us anticipate attendance.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Jacques Bahati at bahati@afjn.org or call 202-817-3670.

Read the Homily “Theme: Blessed Are Those Who Trust in God” by Rev. Barthelemy Bazemo, MAfr.

• Cardinal Richard Baawobr, MAfr
• Rev. Jule Barret, MAfr
• Mr. Mohammed Bun Bida
• Ms. Carole Collins
• Rev. Joseph (Sjef) Donders, MAfr
• Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru, MSMMC 
• Rev. Bill Dyer, MAfr
• Mrs. Nita Evele
• Ms. Mary C. Furlong
• Rev. Girod
• Rev. Anthony J. (Tony) Gittins, CSSp
• Sr. Ann Gormly, SNDdeN
• Sr. Patricia Hafey, MM

• Rev. Ted Hayden, SMA
• Sr. Maureen Healy, SU
• Mrs. Lucy Huffman
• Sr. Frederika Jacob, SNDdeN
• Rev. Peter Landry
• Rev. John Lynch, MAfr
• Sr. Mary Jo Maher, IHM
• Mr. Donald R. McCrabb 
• Sr. Janice McLaughlin, MM
• Sr. Sheila McNiff, SHCJ
• Rev. Jim Noonon, MM
• Rev. Ojamba
• Mr. Omega
  

• Sr. Maura Prendergast, SNDdeN
• Mrs. Angelina C. Puopolo
• Rev. Richard Roy, MAfr
• Ms. Nyemba Thérèse
• Mr. Al Gbi Toe, Sr.
• Rev. Thomas P. Tunney, CSSp
• Sr. Teresita Weind, SNDdeN
• Ms. Eileen F. (Crawford) White
• Sr. Madeline Wilcot, SHC
• Sr. Madeline Therese Wilholt, CSC
• Rev. Luigi Zanotto, MCCJ