[8] His written collections also include his experiences from his missionary expeditions, and highlights the spiritual tradition of the areas he has taken up residence in.

In describing his work Mary Ann Brussat wrote that, “The reader will find material on creation, life, family, community, good times and bad times, joy and celebration, cultural matters, and seeds of God in African soil.”[9] He remained in East Africa for the duration of his career, developing and writing about small Christian communities within areas dominated by alternate religions.

[12] Communities where Healey has worked include Nairobi, Kenya, as well as Rulenge, Musoma, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

[14] In 1968 he founded the Social Communications Office of the Association of the Catholic Bishops Conferences in Eastern Africa, and in 1969 he was the press secretary for the Pope’s visit to Uganda.

[16] Father Healey has served as the appointed Chairperson of the Communications Sub-committee of the Cardinal Otunga Beatification Process.