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Personal renewal
ICOF (Inter-Congregational Ongoing Formation) offers Catholic priests, religious, and pastoral agents in Africa the space and time for personal renewal with a view of better service of the Gospel in the concrete reality of Africa today.
Refreshed and deepened
Hear from our past participants about the impact on their life nad ministry.
Words cannot express my feelings of gratitude! May my life be of joyful witness to all I will encounter in my daily life.
Sr. Judette PULLE
From Uganda
“Never feel too old to learn…” If an old chimpanzee learn new skills to dodge the spears and arrows, why can’t I renew myself…
Felix DRANI
From Uganda
It has really increased awareness about myself, God and my ministry.
Alex Manda
From Zambia
I have rediscovered myself, my identity. I have discovered that I am more than what I was thinking of myself, my inner being is rich and I have been entrusted a lot.
Daniel NANA
From Burkina Faso
Designed to deepen
Explore our methodology and the environment.
Inputs on well-chosen topics
One-to-one accompaniment
Group work to grow together
Conducive environment for
- personal renewal
- discovering one’s strengths and challenges
- developing pastoral skills
- prayer and growth
Come and rest a while (Mk 6:31)
Who can apply for ICOF programmes?
- Any priest, religious, or a pastoral agent in Africa.
- Having been in ministry for at least 7 years.
- Those in transition from one ministry to another.
- Being recommended by one’s superior / bishop.
- Having a reasonable mastery of English or French
- Willing to be open to share oneself with others for mutual enrichment and growth.
What is the content of ICOF programmes?
ICOF programmes are designed with a good balance between the four areas of formation: Human, Spiritual, Pastoral and Academic.
Where can I participate in ICOF programmes?
ICOF organises regular programmes in Tanzania and in Ivory Coast. ICOF runs resilience programmes in various countries depending on the needs and our availability.
What is a resilience programme?
The resilience programme is designed for pastoral agents who work in challenging areas of insecurity. It offers support and equips them to help others.
