Final Profession in Norfolk
On November 9, Sr. Beatrice Francis Mdoe celebrated her final profession in Norfolk. Sr. Beatrice Francis belongs to Ndanda Priory. Congratulations and may God always uphold you!
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올린다 Pr.
1903년 7월, 여덟 명의 선교사 수도자들이 브라질 올린다에 도착했다. 이미 1905년에는 올린다의 두명의 수녀가 소로카바에 또 다른 분원을 세우기 위해 남쪽으로 여행했다.
소로카바 Pr.
1903년 7월, 여덟 명의 선교사 수도자들이 브라질 올린다에 도착했다. 오늘날 수녀들은 많은 유아원(어린이집), 초등학교 및 중등학교, 의료 기관, 많은 사회 및 사목 활동에서 임무를 다하고 있다…
놀폭 Pr.
1923년에 4명의 수녀들이 미국으로 파견되어 중서부에 있는 독일인 정착민들을 돌보았다. 이후, 놀폭 수녀원이 설립되었고 수녀들은 교육, 의료, 본당 사목을 통해 봉사하고 있다.
올린다 Pr.
1903년 7월, 여덟 명의 선교사 수도자들이 브라질 올린다에 도착했다. 이미 1905년에는 올린다의 두명의 수녀가 소로카바에 또 다른 분원을 세우기 위해 남쪽으로 여행했다.
소로카바 Pr.
1903년 7월, 여덟 명의 선교사 수도자들이 브라질 올린다에 도착했다. 오늘날 수녀들은 많은 유아원(어린이집), 초등학교 및 중등학교, 의료 기관, 많은 사회 및 사목 활동에서 임무를 다하고 있다…
놀폭 Pr.
1923년에 4명의 수녀들이 미국으로 파견되어 중서부에 있는 독일인 정착민들을 돌보았다. 이후, 놀폭 수녀원이 설립되었고 수녀들은 교육, 의료, 본당 사목을 통해 봉사하고 있다.
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기도해주세요! 소로카바 프리오랏, 첫서원
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Sr. HILDE (Hildegund Anna) MARTIN, OSB
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‘RECIFE’ 설립 80주년 기념
In 1943 twelve Sisters, most of them under 30, started a new community taking over a school founded in 1919. Of such a new foundation we can only dream nowadays. As time went by, the flourishing Education and Missionary center declined and had to be closed in 2012. Why do we then celebrate 80th jubilee?…
Sr. Digna (Luiza) Pereira de Queiroz, OSB
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Priory in Olinda
From January 2 – 4, sisters of Olinda priory gathered together to work out a plan for the next three years. These were wonderful days of reflection and deepening, but also relaxation with animation by Sister Fátima Cardoso, Sister Lídia and Sister Aleluia. Through the collaboration of all sisters and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit,…
Congratulations for Temporal Profession of Sr. Isabela Barbosa dos Anjos
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Sr. Gliceria (Maria de Lourdes) Florentino Diniz, OSB
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Final Profession in Buique / Olinda Priory
On December 17, Sr. Ana Paula de Lima of Olinda Priory celebrated her final profession near the Chapel of our Lady of Grace in Buique / PE. In solemn and joyful procession the sisters, the servers and celebrants moved from the chapel to the prepared place. M. Madalena Mendonça, Prioress, questioned Sr. Ana Paula about her…
Sr. Rosann Ocken re-elected as Prioress of Norfolk
On November 28, Sr. Rosann Ocken was re-elected as prioress of Norfolk for a second term of three years. The election chapter was presided by Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca, Vicaress General. We thank Sr. Rosann for accepting once more the call to service in leadership. Chapter Delegates,in front center Sr. Lumen Gloria and Sr. Rosann…
Celebration of 100 Years of School in Caruaru
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BRAZIL HOLDS XVIII NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
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Final Profession in Norfolk
On September 3, Sr. Sarah Elizabeth McMahon, OSB made her final profession in Norfolk. While the assembly prayed to all the Saints to support Sr. Sarah Elizabeth in her commitment, she was lying prostrate as a sign of her total surrender to the will of God. She signed the profession card promising to follow Christ in…
Vocational Meeting in Olinda
On Sep 18, Olinda Priory invited young women to participate in a vocational meeting. The theme was the vocation of the first disciples (Jn 1, 35-45). The meeting concluded with adoration and the prayer of vespers. May God continue his work begun in the lives of these young women!
Sr. Ursula (Hildegard) Worringen, OSB
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NORFOLK SISTERS TO HOST UKRAINIAN REFUGEES
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First Profession in Olinda
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Sorocaba Visitation finalised in Sorocaba / Brazil
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Sorocaba Visitation continues in Argentina
On July 4, the visitators M. Maoro Sye and Sr. Vania Maria Toscano moved to winterly cold Argentina to visit the two communities there. Community in Los Toldos Community in Buonos Aires Community in Buenos Aires with Oblates
Olinda: FOOD FOR SOCIALLY VULNERABLE COMMUNITY
Through educational actions of Colégio Imaculado Coração de Maria students were mobilised to donate food to the São Sebastião School, located in a socially vulnerable community. This activity strengthens in the students the awareness to be one human family where all are brother and sisters and the responsibility for our Common Home.
Celebration of Sacred Heart & June Festival in Olinda Priory
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Olinda: Students help Flood Victims
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Olinda: Blood Donation Campaign and Starts new Project in Barbalha Hospital
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Olinda: 110 Years St. Gertrud’s Academ
Sr. Irani Bernardo Evangelista, OSB, director of Academia Santa Gertrudes, together with Professor Ivis and students from Elementary School 1, on the 110th anniversary of ASG. On June 3, the Santa Gertrudes Academy in Olinda / Brazil completed 110 years. Through all these years our sisters together with lay mission partners…
Visitation in Norfolk Priory
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Sr. Luciana sent to Argentina
In March 2022 Sr. Luciana Aparecida Andrade sent from Sorocaba to Argentina. She received the mission cross by Prioress M. Ursula Fuchs. We pray for a fruitful mission of Sr. Luciana in Argentina!
Congratulations for final profession in Olinda
On March 19, 2022 Sr. Maria Juliana Lins and Sr. Escolástica Moura celebrated their final profession in Olinda Priory / Brazil. During the litany of all Saints Singing: Suscipe me Domine After the celebration with M. Madalena Mendonça, Prioress and M. Angela Strobel, Junior Directress
Sr. Lucida (Beatrix) Schmieder, OSB
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CARE FOR GOD’S CREATION “Norfolk Priory “
Sharing with others especially the poor and the needy In this picture we are giving this hand made quilt to the “Giving Guides” a group that deals directly with people on the streets. Rosary Making These rosaries have traveled to many different continentents. Trees and garden produce our compound is not so large, he uses…
CARE FOR GOD’S CREATION “Sorocaba Priory “
The Earth Day – School Event Reuse, Reduce, Recycle Ecological environment presentation by students The Franciscan Priest and the children with the dogs will be put side by side. The priests came to the school maybe on the feast of St. Francis to bless the animals.
CARE FOR GOD’S CREATION “Olinda Priory “
CARE for Cancer Patients collecting oil from kitchen (used) what they receive when sold is financial support for the house of cancer patients under treatment in our Hospital Social center 60 children are members of the project Conviver Covid department on our Hospital Ecological Education Our Novitiate Garden
CONGRATULATIONS FOR FIRST PROFESSION IN OLINDA
On Dec 12, 2021 Nov. Laiane Costa dos Santospronounced her first profession in Olinda / Brazil. She received the white habit and veil from Prioress Sr. Madalena Mendonça. From now on she will be called Sr. Laiane. As a Missionary Benedictine Sister she is called to bring light to the world by leading people to…
136th Foundation Day and Jubilee Celebration
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SR. WERBURGA (Waltraud) SCHAFFRATH , OSB
“Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name, you are mine.” Is 43,1 Our dear SR. WERBURGA (Waltraud) SCHAFFRATH , OSB was called home to God on August 27, 2021 in Barbalha. She was born on September 6, 1930 in Wuppertal-Elberfeld, Germany, Diocese of Koln. She offered…
Richly Blessed!
Richly Blessed! The Norfolk community has been richly blessed with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. The sisters normally join together to tackle the heavy canning and freezing of foods. It is a big job, but because of our working together, we do manage well. We are grateful to God and to all those…
First Profession in Olinda
First Profession in Olinda On July 11, 2021 Sr. Maria Renária Henrique Avelino said her yes during the celebration of her first profession in Olinda / Brazil. Prioress Sr. Madalena Mendonça with the newly professed Sister Maria Renária The Holy Mass was presided over by Archbishop Antônio Fernando Saburido, himself being a Benedictine monk. SEE MORE…
Benefit for the Poor
Benefit for the Poor On June 28, 2021, several sisters met with Fayet Klug, the director of “The Giving Guides” of Norfolk. This group of givers is providing needs to people in the Norfolk Area. It was our joy to give her six quilt/throws, made by Sr. Carole Ann, here at Immaculata Monastery.
“Way to the fields”
“Way to the fields” IMMACULATE CONCEPTION COMMUNITY – Itapetininga Our children did not miss to get their Easter gift. It was organized like a paschal Drive –thru, thus the parents could bring the children receiving their so much expected Easter Eggs. During May we had anew the prayer of the Rosary with our employees, every day…
On Wednesdays at St. Scholastica!
On Wednesdays at St. Scholastica! Since 2008 every Wednesday we have half an hour of prayer with the coworkers of the school. A privileged time. With love and dedication, we commemorate the birthdays of each month and on the end of the semester. This half an hour of the afternoon is very important. All feel valorized…
The renewal of oblation – Buenos Aires – Argentina
The renewal of oblation Buenos Aires – Argentina With courage and joy our oblates had their day of retreat with the renewal of oblation during Vespers, after a long period without being present at meetings because of the pandemic. We also began the formation for new members who wish to be oblates and to live…
Sister Domingas (Suk Hyen) Cha, OSB
Sister Domingas (Suk Hyen) Cha, OSB “Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name, you are mine.” Is 43,1 Our dear Sister Domingas (Suk Hyen) Cha, OSB was called home to God on April 14, 2021 in Sorocaba. She was born on August 4, 1937 in Sinnyju, Pyung…
Sr. Fabiola (Maria José) de Morais
“Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name, you are mine.” Is 43,1 Sr. Fabiola (Maria José) de Morais died on April 7, 2021 in Votorantim / Brazil. May she rest in peace. << OBITUARIES
Sr. Rosamaria (Maria Aleuda) de Lira , OSB
“Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name, you are mine.” Is 43,1 Sr. Rosamaria (Maria Aleuda) de Lira died on April 1, 2021 in Barbalha / Brazil. May she rest in peace. Sr. Rosamaria (Maria Aleuda) de Lira (1940 – 2021) Ger Port Kor <<…
Final Profession of Sr. Alaíde and Sr. Macionila Campos
Final Profession of Sr. Alaíde and Sr. Macionila Campos On February 6, 2021, in the Church of the Misericórdia, Olinda, our Juniors Sr. Alaíde Bezerra da Silva and Sr. Macionila Campos de Oliveira gave themselves definitively to the Lord and to the service of the Kingdom in our Congregation. The Mass was celebrated together with…