{"id":87945,"date":"2026-05-18T14:30:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/works-of-mercy\/repubblica-democratica-del-congo-africa-progetto-m8\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T13:43:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:43:35","slug":"democratic-republic-of-the-congo-africa-project-m8","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-africa-project-m8\/","title":{"rendered":"Democratic Republic of the Congo – Africa | Project M8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Isiro | Isiro (Democratic Republic of the Congo)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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OPERA M8<\/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

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

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

Isiro<\/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

2.462388 27.37066<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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

S\u0153urs Dominicaines Filles de Sainte Catherine de Sienne<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

Isiro<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

Isiro-Niangara<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/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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Congregation Feast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29 April<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

2.462388 27.37066<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

Sister Perpetue Marie Tongolo Siamu<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

Sister Celestine Sumanende<\/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

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SPAZIO REALE<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Project manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sister Perpetue Marie Tongolo Siamu<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Start date<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pane di Misericordia<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n\nOPERA M – PROJECT M8<\/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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2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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January | Beginning of the relationship<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

The collaboration between spazio + spadoni, Misericordia di Orta Nova and Suore Domenicane Figlie di Santa Caterina da Siena begins<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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15 August | Sister\u2019s arrival<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Sister Perpetue arrives in Italy, welcomed by Misericordia di Orta Nova<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15 August | Sister\u2019s arrival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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29 October | Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

In-depth study of the HIC SUM and OPERA M project. The training takes place online<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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29 October | Training<\/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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19 January | Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Technical training by spazio + spadoni on the HIC SUM project and the Works of Mercy at Misericordia Orta Nova<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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23 February | Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Technical training by spazio + spadoni on the HIC SUM project and the Works of Mercy at Convento di San Cerbone <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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23 February | Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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23 February | Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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23 February | Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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23 February | Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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23 February | Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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23 February | Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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23 February | Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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06 March | Sister\u2019s departure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Sister Perpetue returns to Isiro in the Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"partenza
06 March | Sister\u2019s departure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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30.04 | Meeting with the Mother General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Meeting between spazio + spadoni and the Superior General in Rome to discuss the project<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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30.04 | Meeting with the Mother General<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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19.11 | Sister\u2019s return to Italy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Sister Perpetue returns to Italy to attend the Course on the Works of Mercy organized by spazio + spadoni. The course ends on 16 December, and on the same day Perpetue returns to Misericordia di Orta Nova, where she will remain until February 2023<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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21 November – 16 December | Works of Mercy Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Together with other religious sisters, she takes part in the course on the Works of Mercy and the Economy of Communion in Loppiano (FI), conceived and promoted by spazio + spadoni<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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21 November – 16 December | Works of Mercy Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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21 November – 16 December | Works of Mercy Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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21 November – 16 December | Works of Mercy Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\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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09 February | Sister\u2019s departure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Sister Perpetue returns to Isiro in the Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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16 March | Testimony on the Works of Mercy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
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16 March | Testimony on the Works of Mercy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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September | spazio + spadoni in Orta Nova<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
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September | spazio + spadoni in Orta Nova<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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September | spazio + spadoni in Orta Nova<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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September | spazio + spadoni in Orta Nova<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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September | spazio + spadoni in Orta Nova<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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September | spazio + spadoni in Orta Nova<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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September | spazio + spadoni in Orta Nova<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\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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04 May | Meeting with the Mother General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

On the occasion of the UISG Assembly held in Rome from 5 to 9 May, spazio + spadoni met Mother Celestine, whom it hosted for the entire duration of the Convention at the Motherhouse of Figlie di Maria Missionarie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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04 May | Meeting with the Mother General<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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04 May | Meeting with the Mother General<\/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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