ALMA
ALMA (Angola, London and Mozambique Association) is the Diocese of London’s companion link with the Anglican Church in Angola and Mozambique, and part of the network of Companion Link Dioceses throughout the Anglican Communion.
ASH has had a linked church in Nacala-Porto since 2001, called Todos os Santos - which also means All Saints!
Communication in the early years was not easy, but we heard that the church compound needed a surrounding wall as a defence against mudslides following torrential rain. After some fundraising we were able to send a cheque for £5000 to pay for that project.
In 2007 Richard and Bobbie Ennals visited the church and its connected school. They were very encouraged by how active the life of Todos os Santos was and how engaged they were with the needs of their local community. You can read the write up of that visit on the ALMA website.
Recent update from Father Diniz Mbenuca
Our Christmas was wonderful and we baptized 7 new children.
We started the year with the first mass of the new Father Agostinho and Deacon Elias, from the Covo church, which is 70km from Nacala-Porto.
On the 18th we will celebrate Mass on Ash Wednesday, at 4:30 pm, where we will have crosses on the foreheads of the faithful, it has been with a lot of emotion and humility.
We didn't eat pancakes before. Send us a photo to see what the party looks like there.
Best regards, I will send photos after Mass.
Receive best regards from the parish of All Saints Nacala
In Christ
Father Diniz