Africa News

News from our centres in Africa about the current status of our various projects, or new initiatives that we are carrying out at the moment.

Footherley Hall Summer Fete celebrates the strength of community

Residents, families, staff, volunteers and friends came together at Footherley Hall’s Summer Fete, raising more than £4,000 and celebrating the strong sense of community that makes the Home so special.

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Online Talk Explores Sustainability, Health and Care for Our Common Home

Michael Boyland reflected on Laudato Si’, Green Plans and the growing role of environmental responsibility in health and social care

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145 Years of Hospitality: The Words That Still Live

To mark the 145th anniversary of Sisters Hospitallers, communities of Sisters across the English Delegation reflect on how the words that inspired the Congregation continue to guide the mission of Hospitality today.

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Winners of the 2026 International Photography Contest announced

We announce the winners of the 2026 International Photography Contest, celebrating the theme “We Build and Spread Hospitality”.

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St Francis Xavier Catholic Hospital celebrates the Feast of Saint Benito Menni

Staff and management at St Francis Xavier Catholic Hospital came together to celebrate the Feast of Saint Benito Menni and honour his legacy of compassion.

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Students at Foso Methodist B School receiving oral health education and toothbrushes during World Oral Health Day outreach in Foso Ghana

Raising awareness and supporting recovery in Monrovia

St Francis Xavier Hospital in Foso marked World Oral Health Day with an outreach activity promoting oral hygiene and providing screenings for school children.

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Raising awareness and supporting recovery in Monrovia

An outreach initiative in Monrovia promoted mental health awareness and supported individuals facing substance use challenges through education, dialogue and community support.

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Canonical Visit at Footherley Hall, Shenstone

Footherley Hall welcomed the Canonical Visit of the Sisters Hospitallers, a time of reflection, renewal and communion within the English Delegation.

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Canonical Visit begins in the English Delegation across two continents

The Canonical Visit of the Sisters Hospitallers English Delegation has begun across the UK and Ghana, marking a time of reflection, encounter and renewal.

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Staff from St Benito Menni Catholic Hospital Dompoase during the Obuasi Diocese Hospitals and Clinics Sports Festival

Sport and fraternity at the service of hospitality

St Benito Menni Catholic Hospital Dompoase celebrates sporting success and teamwork at the Obuasi Diocese Hospitals and Clinics Sports Festival, strengthening unity and collaboration among healthcare institutions.

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Women who care, women who transform

On International Women’s Day, Sisters Hospitallers recognise the women whose dedication, resilience and compassion sustain the mission of hospitality every day.

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Saint John of God caring for the sick, symbol of compassionate healthcare and inspiration for the Hospitaller mission

Honouring the legacy of Saint John of God

On 8 March, Sisters Hospitallers remember Saint John of God, whose legacy of compassionate care continues to inspire the Hospitaller mission around the world.

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