About The Foundation
(From L-R) Barbara Antonacci, President, Regina Amaral, Sister Margaret, Father Bashobora, John and Marlene Olefirowicz.
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."
Matthew 25:40-45
Matthew 25:40-45
We began on June 15, 2006 when our foundress Sister Margaret Catherine Sims, CSJ announced her newest mission: "We are onto Africa". Africa meaning specifically, Uganda, East Africa and helping the Father Bash Foundation. Sister Margaret met Father John Baptist Bashobora through a couple who had attended one of his Healing Masses with the Ugandan Community in Waltham, MA. They told Sister about his charismatic influence and gift of Healing. As soon as she met Father Bashobora she knew there was a spiritual connection. Sister immediately set in motion additional Healing Masses at the Marian Community in Medway, MA for Father Bashobora. She asked those in attendance for free will offerings to help his cause. She was specifically trying to raise money for a 200 bed hospital to aid his village in Uganda. In 2006 Father had approximately 2,000 orphans in his care. We truly didn't comprehend the magnitude of what we were starting back then. After Father's first visit to the United States he told us that he would be returning to Africa with “tears of joy in his heart” because for the first time someone was really going to help.
Sister Margaret led 65 pilgrimages to Medjugorje and her last trip was in October 2007. A few months after her return she suffered a stroke. I took my first pilgrimage to Medjugorje with Sister Margaret in 2005 two years before she became ill. During her final trip in October 2007 she stated: “When I am no longer able to continue this journey there are those who will". I knew in my heart she was speaking to me. I have since made a personal commitment along with my family to maintain and support the American Friends of the Father Bash Foundation, Inc. Sister Margaret went home to the Lord on February 21, 2019.. In the 1990’s she gathered pilgrims together to bring medical supplies and food to the refugee villagers during the Bosnian War. In 1993 Sister Margaret founded the Marian Community & Spiritual Life Center in Medway, Massachusetts. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Framingham State University her Alma mater for her humanitarian efforts during the Bosnian War.
I am deeply rooted in Father Bashobora's cause and continuing Sister Margaret's dream mission. I strongly believe The Lord placed myself and Sister Margaret on that faithful trip in 2007 for a reason. Today her mission continues as we help feed and educate over 20,000 of Father's Children. We also continue to provide financial assistance wherever it is needed.
The gift that the Lord has bestowed on Father Bashobora comes with great sacrifice, while Father Bashobora shares the Word of God around the world he is often times away from his children for extended periods. Because of this, I truly believe it is my calling to take on the responsibility of encouraging financial assistance through American Friends of the Father Bash Foundation, Inc. so that Father Bashobora may continue to share his gift.
Sister Margaret Catherine Sims once said: “I have met many Priests in my lifetime. I have never met a Priest like Father John.”
- Barbara Antonacci, President
Sister Margaret led 65 pilgrimages to Medjugorje and her last trip was in October 2007. A few months after her return she suffered a stroke. I took my first pilgrimage to Medjugorje with Sister Margaret in 2005 two years before she became ill. During her final trip in October 2007 she stated: “When I am no longer able to continue this journey there are those who will". I knew in my heart she was speaking to me. I have since made a personal commitment along with my family to maintain and support the American Friends of the Father Bash Foundation, Inc. Sister Margaret went home to the Lord on February 21, 2019.. In the 1990’s she gathered pilgrims together to bring medical supplies and food to the refugee villagers during the Bosnian War. In 1993 Sister Margaret founded the Marian Community & Spiritual Life Center in Medway, Massachusetts. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Framingham State University her Alma mater for her humanitarian efforts during the Bosnian War.
I am deeply rooted in Father Bashobora's cause and continuing Sister Margaret's dream mission. I strongly believe The Lord placed myself and Sister Margaret on that faithful trip in 2007 for a reason. Today her mission continues as we help feed and educate over 20,000 of Father's Children. We also continue to provide financial assistance wherever it is needed.
The gift that the Lord has bestowed on Father Bashobora comes with great sacrifice, while Father Bashobora shares the Word of God around the world he is often times away from his children for extended periods. Because of this, I truly believe it is my calling to take on the responsibility of encouraging financial assistance through American Friends of the Father Bash Foundation, Inc. so that Father Bashobora may continue to share his gift.
Sister Margaret Catherine Sims once said: “I have met many Priests in my lifetime. I have never met a Priest like Father John.”
- Barbara Antonacci, President
AFFBF, Inc. Board Members
Barbara Antonacci, President
Lauri Antonacci, Secretary & Treasurer
John Olefirowicz, Director
Marlene Olefirowicz, Director
Don Antonacci, Director
Mailing Address:
American Friends of the Father Bash Foundation, Inc.
6525 Pine Meadows Drive - Spring Hill, FL 34606
Lauri Antonacci, Secretary & Treasurer
John Olefirowicz, Director
Marlene Olefirowicz, Director
Don Antonacci, Director
Mailing Address:
American Friends of the Father Bash Foundation, Inc.
6525 Pine Meadows Drive - Spring Hill, FL 34606
Donate Securely to the Father Bash Foundation
You can also donate by mailing a check to:
American Friends of Fr Bash Foundation, Inc.
6525 Pine Meadows Drive
Spring Hill, FL 34606
Watch Father Bashobora on Youtube
Click on the image above to watch Father Bashobora Celebrate a Healing Mass. Video courtesy of Shalom World
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Father Bashobora spotlight. "Jesus At The Stadium Event"; Warsaw, Poland.
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Father Bashobora Celebrating Mass at Betania II in Medway Massachusetts.
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"You will live Eternal Life" - A Retreat in Walbrzych, Poland (in polish/english).
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Father Bashobora Celebrating Mass at St. William Parish in October, 2017. Chicago, Illinois.
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Father Bashobora at S.S. Cyril & Methodius Parish in Lemont, Illinois.
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AFFBF, Inc. proceeds go to support The Father Bash Foundation in Mbarara, Uganda. AFFBF, Inc. is authorized by Father John Baptist Bashobora and is not associated with any other groups in the USA.. AFFBF, Inc is an all volunteer organization. American Friends of the Father Bash Foundation, Inc. 6525 Pine Meadows Drive - Spring Hill, FL 34606 Established by Sister Margaret Catherine Sims on June 15, 2006 |
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