Tanzania
It was in Tanzania where the Vincentian East African mission started in 1979 when Fr. James Edavazhithara and Fr. Jacob Athickal arrived in Mbeya. In the early years the Vincentians were only involved in pastoral work in parishes until Fr. Bill...
Kenya
Fr. Bill first came to Kenya in 1996 to conduct a popular mission retreat in Guadalupe parish. Cardinal Moris Ottunga participated in it, was impressed and encouraged Fr. Bill to continue his mission in Kenya. He did so staying in a house in Nairobi...
Uganda
Fr. Bill first came to Uganda in 2002 to preach at retreats. He loved the country and its people and he found fertile soil for his preaching ministry here.