{"id":82859,"date":"2026-05-18T14:10:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/works-of-mercy\/repubblica-democratica-del-congo-africa-progetto-m1\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T10:14:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:14:50","slug":"democratic-republic-of-the-congo-africa-project-m1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-africa-project-m1\/","title":{"rendered":"Democratic Republic of the Congo – Africa | Project M1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Kavimvira | Uvira (Democratic Republic of the Congo)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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OPERA M1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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MISSION<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Location<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kavimvira<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diocese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uvira<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Country<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Continent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Africa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GPS coordinates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-3.35207 29.15180<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Time zone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTC+2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ORGANIZER<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Congregation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congregazione Missionaria Sorelle di Santa Gemma<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Motherhouse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camigliano Santa Gemma (LU)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diocese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucca<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Country<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Continent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Europe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Congregation Feast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26 August<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GPS coordinates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

43.86272 10.61067<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Time zone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTC+1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Contact person<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sister Audacieuse Kahababo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mother General<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sister Elisabetta Giussani<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Website<\/p>\n\n\n\n

suoresantagemma.it<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n\nOPERA M – PROJECT M1<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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OPERA M is the revolution of the works of mercy. It is the permanent instrument for developing a strong and renewed vision of the works in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It stems from an urgent need strongly felt by spazio + spadoni to rE<\/strong>volutionize the concept of a work of mercy as a journey that is always both human and divine at the same time, and therefore always spiritual as well as practical (or corporal). The rediscovery, indeed, the true rE<\/strong>volution of the works must be rediscovered within this synthesis between the spiritual aspect and practical action. Material action must always be permeated by the spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OPERA M is based on five actions that define its method: INVOKE, call upon the Spirit LISTEN, be silent to open yourself to listening MEET, be among the people LET US ACT, act for the works LET US FLOOD, bring everyone to the Works of Mercy Spiritual Works of Mercy<\/strong> Counsel the doubtful Instruct the ignorant Admonish sinners Comfort the afflicted Forgive offenses Bear patiently those who wrong us Pray to God for the living and the dead Corporal Works of Mercy<\/strong> Feed the hungry Give drink to the thirsty Clothe the naked Shelter pilgrims Visit the sick Visit prisoners Bury the dead<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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31 August | Beginning of the relationship<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

The Sorelle di Santa Gemma and Misericordia Santa Gemma join the HIC SUM project<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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31 August | Beginning of the relationship<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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31 August | Beginning of the relationship<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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31 August | Beginning of the relationship<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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04 September | Beginning of the project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Sister Jacqueline begins her training at Misericordia Santa Gemma<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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April | Specific HIC SUM and OPERA M training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
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April | Specific HIC SUM and OPERA M training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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10 August | Sister\u2019s departure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Sister Jacqueline returns to her community in Kavimvira, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10 August | Sister\u2019s departure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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10 August | Sister\u2019s departure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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29 September | Recruitment of local volunteers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Sister Jacqueline brings together several volunteers with whom she begins carrying out Works of Mercy in Kavimvira and the nearby villages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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29 September | Recruitment of local volunteers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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29 September | Recruitment of local volunteers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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29 September | Recruitment of local volunteers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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29 September | Recruitment of local volunteers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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27 January | Online HIC SUM and OPERA M training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
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27 January | Online HIC SUM and OPERA M training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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27 January | Online HIC SUM and OPERA M training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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27 January | Online HIC SUM and OPERA M training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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27 January | Online HIC SUM and OPERA M training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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27 January | Online HIC SUM and OPERA M training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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27 January | Online HIC SUM and OPERA M training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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November | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Update on the volunteers\u2019 activities in spreading the Works of Mercy<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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01 February | Paolo\u2019s second trip<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Paolo flies to Kavimvira for the second time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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01 February | Paolo\u2019s second trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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01 February | Paolo\u2019s second trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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01 February | Paolo\u2019s second trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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01 February | Paolo\u2019s second trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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01 February | Paolo\u2019s second trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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01 February | Paolo\u2019s second trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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01 April | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Update on the volunteers\u2019 activities in spreading the Works of Mercy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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01 April | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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04 September | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Update on the volunteers\u2019 activities in spreading the Works of Mercy<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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20 March | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Update on the volunteers\u2019 activities in spreading the Works of Mercy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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20 March | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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20 March | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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December | Sister Jacqueline\u2019s transfer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Sister Jacqueline is transferred to a community in C\u00f4te d'Ivoire. Sister Audacieuse will carry the project forward with the volunteers in Kavimvira.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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05 March | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Update on the volunteers\u2019 activities in spreading the Works of Mercy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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05 March | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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05 March | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Works of Mercy Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n