Homily given by Bishop Mario Grech, Pro-Secretary-General of the Synod of Bishops and formerly Bishop of Gozo, Malta (2005-19), at the Priestly Ordination of four African Augustinians, Basilica of Saint Augustine, Rome, 4 July 2020. Dearest Deacons Emmanuel, Cosmos, Jean-Paul and Nicodemus, We priests, while we are not of the world, the Lord Jesus has sent us into the world. It is true that this world has its ambiguities and temptations, so much so that John exhorts us: ‘you

With concelebrants and guests wearing masks, four African Augustinians were ordained to the priesthood in the Basilica of St Augustine, Rome, by Rt Rev. Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo, on 4 July 2020. Ordinarily they would have been ordained in their home countries, but due to the pandemic, the ordinations took place in the city where they are currently studying. They represent the internationality of the Order. Fr Jean-Paul Django Diby OSA (38) is from the Ivory Coast and a me