Responding to the request of the Superior General as a result of the invitation from the Diocesan Bishop of Mongomo (Equatorial Guinea), the Brothers of the African Province of Saint Richard Pampuri arrived in this territory during Holy Week to launch a new foundation.

The Brothers were received in Bata by Father Fermin MBA MBENA, with the official welcome on 27 March 2024 by the Ordinary, Bishop Juan Domingo BEKA, of the Congregation of the Claretian Missionaries, on their arrival at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mongomo.

This first delegation, accompanied by the Provincial Superior, Brother Hugues Tatoa ASSOU, comprised:

Brother Éric FOLLY (Fraternity leader)

Brother Cosme HAMAHOUZO

Brother Fidèle SANHONGOU

After committing this new mission project to the maternal care of Our Lady, Patroness of Hospitality, and to our Father Saint John of God during the first prayer of welcome praying that the Charism of Hospitality will germinate in this place and flourish for the good of the sick and needy people, the Brothers were able to spend the first few days there jointly participating in celebrating Holy Week with the people of God of this diocese.

These first steps will allow us to become thoroughly immersed in the lives of the people in need of health care, kick-starting the mission with an out-patient department.

Before his departure,the Provincial Superior once again expressed our Order's gratitude to the Bishop, Mgr Juan Domingo Beka, for his warm welcome, and committed this project to Our Risen Lord Jesus Christ, praying that His Light will guide the steps of these first Brothers in this new mission land.