Welcome IJP 2023

In March, the new group of the International Juniorate Programme 2023 arrived. They are: Sr. Neema Adyuti Mkolokoti (Ndanda), Sr. Faustina Paulo Kadinde (Ndanda), Sr. Mary James Korbinian (Windhoek), Sr. Laura Ann Haschke (Norfolk), Sr. Michaela Fifa kavira Sivilondire (Nairobi), Sr. Mary Thomas Mbate (Peramiho), Sr. Renária Henrique Avelino (Olinda), Sr. Isabella (Chance) Kyakimwa (Jinja)…

Beginning of Canonical Noviciate

On March 21, the feast of St. Benedict, Márcia Graziella was initiated to the noviciate. In the morning there was the initiation with the questioning in the presence of all sisters. In the evening the sisters and other formandees celebrated in a festive recreation. Novice Márcia Graziella with her novice directress Sr. Karla and Prioress M. Madalena

Sr. Elenice Aparecida Ferrrari re-elected as Prioress of Torres Novas Priory

On March 19, Sr. Elenice Aparecida Ferrari was elected for a second term as Prioress of Torres Novas Priory, which includes the communities in Portugal, Spain and Angola.  The election was done simultaneously in Torres Novas / Portugal presided over by Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca and in Kikolo-Luanda / Angola presided over by Sr. Vania…

The Way of the Cross with the Pope’s Intention

 Lenten time is a special season for Christians to delve deeper into the paschal mystery,the mystery of suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We follow Jesus on his way of the cross,united with Pope Francis and the whole Church.We invite you to join us too.https://youtu.be/e706mNEshZE If you would like to pray in a different format…

JPIC-Work in Olinda Priory

 “We can all cooperate as God’s instruments for the care of creation, each according to his or her own culture, experience, involvement and talents” (Laudato Si’ 14).  With this motivation, Sr. Glória, Sr. Karla, Sr. Maria, Sr. Macionila, Sr. Rita Maria, Sr. Marineide and Sr. Maria Inez, Laudato SI Animators of the Priory of Olinda,…

INTERNATIONAL JUNIORS’ PROGRAM (IJP) 2022

It was a time of getting to know each other, intense sharing and learning, working and praying together. During pilgrimages in and around Rome the could encounter the Saints: St. Benedict and Scholastica, St. Peter and Paul, St. Cecilia and many more, could walk the ways they walked, breathe the air they breathed… https://youtu.be/11DSpW4HtgQBeing together…