The latest book by Rosanna Masiola and Renato Tomei – Coming Soon
We are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of the latest book by Rosanna Masiola and Renato Tomei, exploring John Bradburne’s significant contribution to postcolonial and world literature. The book will soon be available to purchase through our website soon. Watch this space.
A guide to Bradburnian discernment.
Br Cascarino Valentine OFM A lot of people wanting to join the Franciscan Order often ask me if we have a way of discernment as distinct as that of the Jesuits. My answer is always a resounding “yes” – and I often sustain this by pointing to the Servant of God John Bradburne (1921-1979). For him, […]
Gordon Celender will take on an extraordinary challenge.
Dear Friends, On 18 October, Gordon Celender will take on an extraordinary challenge: running his 56th and final marathon in Naples. To mark this remarkable achievement, Gordon has generously chosen to raise funds for the John Bradburne Memorial Society, helping us continue our vital support for the people living at Mutemwa Leprosy Care Centre in […]
Calling all Italian supporters & friends of John Bradburne.
Calling all our Italian supporters and friends of John Bradburne around the world! We’re delighted to see that Servant of God John Bradburne has a profile on the Italian Catholic website Santi e Beati. The website records visits to John’s profile, so we would love as many JBMS supporters as possible to click on the […]
Help JBMS continue working to advance John’s Cause
Many of you will know John Bradburne for his extraordinary life of prayer, sacrifice and loving service to the people of Mutemwa Leprosy Care Centre in Zimbabwe. John is currently recognised by the Catholic Church as a Servant of God, the first stage on the journey towards sainthood. The next stage is for John to […]
David Crystal’s new book now available to purchase.
We are delighted to announce the publication of David Crystal’s newest book, John the Poet. Faced with more than 5,000 poems by John Bradburne, where do you begin? This short and accessible introduction offers an ideal starting point. David Crystal guides readers through the remarkable range and content of John’s poetry, with individual chapters exploring […]
Vagabond of God – You Tube Video
Could an Englishman be Zimbabwe’s first saint?
Is Zimbabwe on its way to having its first Catholic saint? And might that saint be a quirky Englishman who was murdered during an armed insurrection against the apartheid colonial administration of what was then called Rhodesia? Read the article in full. https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/could-an-englishman-be-zimbabwes
John Bradburne Documentary – You Tube
This documentary was broadcast by the South African Broadcasting corporation in 2021. I also had the privilege of playing the role of John Bradburne in it and filming much of it. Such fond memories of Fr John Dove and Fr Claudio Rossi SJ (RIP).
JBMS Calendar 2025
We still have a few copies of our JBMS Animals of Africa Calendar left in stock. This calendar showcases the incredible animals of Africa through the lens of David Fettes, a passionate photographer who travels the world capturing the beauty of wildlife. David has a particular love for Zimbabwe, which is reflected in the breathtaking […]