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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Tanzania
Already in 1887 the first missionary sisters are sent to the apostolic prefecture of South Zanzibar East Africa. With great sacrifice, deprivation and suffering the Sisters would establish themselves in East Africa.
Tanzania
Already in 1887 the first missionary sisters are sent to the apostolic prefecture of South Zanzibar East Africa. With great sacrifice, deprivation and suffering the Sisters would establish themselves in East Africa.
Namibia
In 1920, expulsion of the German Sisters from East Africa allowed the Congregation to start a new mission in South Africa and Southwest Africa, now Namibia.Today, the Priory of Nubuamis, Windhoek serves in pastoral ….
KENYA
In 1973, sisters from Peramiho Priory in Tanzania began missionary work in the Kerio Valley of Kenya. In 1981, the first African novitiate was opened in Nairobi. In 1987, the Sacred Heart Priory was erected in Karen-Nairobi.
ANGOLA
During the years 1931-1933, the first sisters came to the then Portuguese colony of Angola and founded the stations Galangue, Kuvango and Cuchi in the Kuando-Kubango Province, working with the Redemptorist Fathers.
UGANDA
The beginnings actually started when two Ugandan candidates entered the formation program in our Nairobi Priory in 1981. In time, the question of a future mission in Uganda was raised. A request for sisters came from …
Tanzania
Already in 1887 the first missionary sisters are sent to the apostolic prefecture of South Zanzibar East Africa. With great sacrifice, deprivation and suffering the Sisters would establish themselves in East Africa.
Namibia
In 1920, expulsion of the German Sisters from East Africa allowed the Congregation to start a new mission in South Africa and Southwest Africa, now Namibia.Today, the Priory of Nubuamis, Windhoek serves in pastoral ….
KENYA
In 1973, sisters from Peramiho Priory in Tanzania began missionary work in the Kerio Valley of Kenya. In 1981, the first African novitiate was opened in Nairobi. In 1987, the Sacred Heart Priory was erected in Karen-Nairobi.
ANGOLA
During the years 1931-1933, the first sisters came to the then Portuguese colony of Angola and founded the stations Galangue, Kuvango and Cuchi in the Kuando-Kubango Province, working with the Redemptorist Fathers.
UGANDA
The beginnings actually started when two Ugandan candidates entered the formation program in our Nairobi Priory in 1981. In time, the question of a future mission in Uganda was raised. A request for sisters came from …
Tanzania
Already in 1887 the first missionary sisters are sent to the apostolic prefecture of South Zanzibar East Africa. With great sacrifice, deprivation and suffering the Sisters would establish themselves in East Africa.
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!
With joy the prioresses of Ndanda and Norfolk announce the final profession of Sr. Beatrice Francis Mdoe belonging to Ndanda Priory. The rite of profession will take place during a Eucharistic celebration in our Immaculata Monastery in Norfolk / USA on November 9 at 2 pm. Let us pray for her!
On September 8, Sr. Terese Zemale became the new and 8th superior of St. Benedict Monastery in Jinja / Uganda. She succeeds Sr. Benedicta Yeo as superior. She was delegated by M. Maoro Sye, Prioress General, to install Sr. Terese as superior. We congratulate Sr. Terese and thank her for her yes to this service of…
September 18 – 20 the generalate conducted the orientation for new prioresses for Sr. Bethania Lee, prioress of Daegu, and Sr. Bernarda Hyera, prioress of Peramiho. After the opening prayer and the welcome through M. Maoro, the generalate listened to the concerns of each of the two priories. Then, different members of the generalate explained…
On September 14, Ndanda Priory was happy to celebrate the Final Profession of Sr. Neema Adyuti Mkolokoti, OSB Sr. Hildegard John Shayo, OSB Sr. Victoria Mathias Danga, OSB Sr. Faustina Paulo Kadinde, OSB from right to left: Sr. Neema, Sr. Hildegard, Sr. Victoria, Sr. Faustina and the Silver Jubliee of Sr. Tumaini Ajali, OSB and Sr.…
Mother Prioress and the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing in Ndanda ask your prayers for Sr. Neema Adyuti Mkolokoti, OSB Sr. Hildegard John Shayo, OSB Sr. Victoria Mathias Danga, OSB Sr. Faustina Paulo Kadinde, OSB who will make their final profession and Sr. Tumaini Ajali, OSB. Sr. Fides Msanga, OSB who will celebrate their silver…
On August 6, Novice Lucia Mpejiwa and Novice Lamberta Nakamba celebrated in Permiho their first profession.The rite took place during an Eucharistic celebration in the priory house chapel. They read their profession card expressing their commitment to follow Christ in religious life,persevere in the Congregation of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzingand to live in obedience according…
Our prayers are requested for Novice Mary Ayinkamiye,who will celebrate her first profession onAugust 6, 2024 at 10 am in St. Benedict Monastery Jinja.
“I am the Lord’s servant. May it be done unto me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 We are invited to pray for Novice Lucia Mpejiwa and Novice Lamberta Nakamba, who will celebrate their first profession on August 6, 2024 at 10 am in the Priory House Chapel of the St. Scholastica Priory in Peramiho. Novice Lucia Mpejiwa Novice…
On June 30, the Tanzania Mission Renwal Program started with 23 participants from all 12 priories.The theme for the program is:In the Footsteps of our Pioneers;Reclaiming our Missionary Zeal They met in the center of the Tanzanian Episcopal Conference in Dar es Salaam,where they received the online opening conference by M. Maoro Sye from Rome,followed…
On June 22, Sr. Simon Lee was re-elected as Prioress of Windhoek for a second term of three years. The election chapter was presided over by Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca. Congratulations to Sr. Simon and the Windhoek Priory!
On the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 7, the new convent of the Sacred Heart Community in Majengo / Runzewe was opened and blessed. Our community belonging to Ndanda Priory stayed in Kabuhima / Runzewe since 2009 in the house of the parish.As the place became increasingly too small and busy, the sisters could with the…
On May 31, four novices made their first profession and one sister, Sr. Maria Goretti Achieng, celebrated her ruby jubilee. The newly prfessed sisters are Sr. Jean Florence, Sr. Mary Grace Aime, Sr. Immaculate and Sr. Mary Christiane. The eucharistic celebration was presided over by Abbot John Baptist Oese of Tigoni. from left to right: Sr.…
The Prioress and Community of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing, Sacred Heart Priory Nairobicordially invitesto the Eucharistic Celebration with Rite of First Monastic Profession of: Novice Florence Ketchup Nov. Aimerance K. Matata Nov. Veronica M. Musumbi Nov. Christine W. Njoroge And Ruby Jubilee of: Sr. Maria Goretti Achieng OSB. At Sacred Heart Priory, Karen –…
On May 18, Saturday before Pentecost, Sr. Mary Celestine Ngesheya pronounced her final profession in the chapel of the priory house of Windhoek.The holy mass was presided over by Fr. Werner Simanekeni Afunde, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Windhoek. The profession card is signed by Sr. Mary Celestine and M. Simon Lee, prioress from…
On May 3, Peramiho Priory celebrated the Final Profession of Sr. Mary Paul Chintala, Sr. Regina Neema Mlelwa, Sr. Maria Elizabeth Kibonge, Sr. Maria Ester Tarimo, and Sr. Mary Faith Kimario. The Holy Mass with the rite in the abbey church was presided over by Right Reverend Abbot Oktavian Masingo, OSB of Hanga Abbey. from left…
“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. Francisca (Francisca) Kaesa, OSB was called home to God on April 29, 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. She was born on May 25, 1964 in Masinga, Diocese of Machakos, Kenya. She offered herself…
THE PRIORESS AND THE COMMUNITY of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing Peramiho Priory cordially invite you to the Eucharistic Celebration with the Rite of Perpetual Profession of Sr. Mary Paul Chintala, OSB Sr. Regina Neema MleLwa, OSB Sr. Maria Eliza Kibonge, OSB Sr. Maria Ester Tarimo OSB Sr. Mary Faith Kimario, OSB which will take place…
On April 6, Nairobi Priory celebrated the Final Profession of Sr. Gertrude Wanza David, Sr. Anuarite Akumu Okello, Sr. Jackline Chemutai Tonui, and Sr. Hilda Nekesa Wanyonyi. from left to right: Sr. Rosa Pascal, Prioress, Sr. Lusina Ng’eny, junior directress, with the newly professed Sr. Gertrude Wanza David, Sr. Anuarite Akumu Okello, Sr. Jackline Chemutai Tonui, and Sr. Hilda Nekesa Wanyonyi After the liturgy…
On April 2, our two sisters for the International Juniorate Program 2024 were officially welcomed in a short rite during noon prayer. They are Sr. Michael Marie Kudumu from Windhoek Priory and Sr. Maria Auderlane dos Santos Belarmino from Olinda Priory. After a prayer by M. Maoro,all sisters blessed the junior sisters with a song, while they…
With joy Sr. Simon Lee, OSB, Prioress and the Community of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing in Namibia invite you to a EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION with the RITE OF FINAL PROFESSION OF VOWS of Sr. Mary Celestine Ngesheya, OSB Saturday, 18 May 2024 (9:30 A.M.) St. Benedict Priory House Chapel Nubuamis, Windhoek, Namibia That in all things…
We, the Nairobi Priory, humbly request for your prayers for our sisters, as they prepare for their Final profession on 06/04/2024. Sr. Gertrude Wanza David, OSB Sr. Anuarite Akumu Okello, OSB Sr. Jackline Chemutai Tonui, OSB Sr. Hilda Nekesa Wanyonyi OSB. ‘Do not be dismayed immediately and run away from the road that leads to salvation’ …
The Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing, Torres Novas Priory – Angola,cordially invite you to the Eucharistic celebration with the rite of First Profession of Novice Teresa C. P. Severino and Final Profession of Sr. Alda Valentina Menezes, OSBSr. Maria Benedicta Paulo Panzo, OSBSr. Maria Inês Chicaleta, OSBSr Maria Imaculada Chiuco, OSB on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 9 am at St. Monica Parishin…
“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. Augusta (Annemarie) Kunz, OSB was called home to God on November 20, 2023 in Windhoek. She was born on June 19, 1936 in Waldsee, Germany of the Diocese of Rottenburg. She offered herself to…
On October 1, 2023 Peramiho with the whole Archdiocese of Songea celebrated the jubilee of 125 years Christianity in the region, as in 1898 the first Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr. Cassian Spiss on the hill of Peramiho. In preparation for this great event on September 17, the Missionary Benedictine Sisters and St. Ottilien…
What shall I return to the Lord for all His goodness to me? Psalm 116:12 With joy and gratitude, Mother Raphaela Mlwilo, OSB and the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing Ndanda announce the Eucharistic celebration with the rite of First Profession and Silver Jubilee of 25 years of profession, which will be presided over by Rev.…
On September 26 Sr. Mary Thomas Mbate renewed her vows for three more yearsin the presence of M. Maoro Sye, the Casa Community and the participants of the International Treasurers’ Meeting.Sr. Mary Thomas belongs to Peramiho Priory and participates in the International Juniorate Programme in Rome. After reading her profession card,… …she and M. Maoro signed it.…
On September 16, 2023 Sr. Leticia Saraza from Manila Priory arrived in Peramiho for her 4-year assignment and was welcomed with much joy and gratitude. May the time of Sr. Leticia there be a blessing for her and the whole Peramiho Priory!
On July 31, M. Maoro Sye accompanied by Sr. Regina Tesch arrived in Windhoek for the visitation, which was officially opened on August 1. Arrival in Nubuamis from the airport Prayer in the chapel upon arrival Opening Conference First Group Workshop for Final Professed Sisters August 5-6 Workshop with Junior Sisters August 7-8 Meeting with Noviciate…
On August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, during midday prayerSr. Michaela-Sifa Sivilondire renewed her profession. She belongs to Nairobi Priory and participates in the International Juniorate Programme (IJP). In front of the altar and in the presence of Vicaress General Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca and the whole communitySr. Michaela-Sifa read the profession card. This was signed…
On July 15, Sr. Bernarda Hyera was installed by Sr. Ruth Bartonico delegated by M. Maoro Sye as the new prioress of Peramiho. Sr. Bernarda is the first Tanzanian prioress of Peramiho. During the installation of Sr. Bernarda by Sr. Ruth with the community Sr. Ruth and Sr. Bernarda together with the senior sisters Sr.…
With joy and gratitude to God Mother Ruth Bartonico OSB, Prioress and the Community of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing, Peramiho Priory Cordially invites you to a EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION With the RITE OF PERPETUAL PROFESSION OF VOWS Of Sr. Maria Suzana Nyiriri, OSB Sr. Maria Epiphania Luambano, OSB Sr. Claudia Maria Kitutu, OSB Sr.…
On Friday May 12 during midday prayer, Sr. Neema Adyuti Mkolokoti of the Ndanda Priory renewed her vows for two more years.She committed herself to follow Christ in religious community,to obedience according to the Rule of Benedict and our Constitutions,and to stability in our Congregation. The profession card was signed by M. Maoro Sye and Sr.…
With joy Mother Simon lee OSB, Prioress and the Community of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing invite you to a EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION with the RITE OF FINAL PROFESSION OF VOWS of Sr. Maria Stephania Nzaro, OSB Sr. Maria Clementine Ndara, OSB and Sr. Maria Rita Musungu, OSB
On April 16 the sisters in the Casa Community had to say good bye to Sr. Theophilia Iipumbu.Sr. Theophilia spent 10 years in Rome faithfully serving in the kitchen and refectory with one year renewal attending music classes. During the evening recreation on Friday April 14, sisters expressed their gratitude with songs and music pieces and…
On May 6, Sr. Mary Agnes Minda, OSB will make her final profession together with Sr. Elisabeth Hodalo Same Kondokissem, OSB, Sr. Françoise Tohouleba, OSB and Sr. Marie Louise Tawalessi from Togo, who after 3 years probation time will make final profession in our Congregation. Sr. Mary Agnes Minda, OSB Sr.Elisabeth Hodalo Sama Kondokissem.OSB Sr.Françoise Tohouleba OSB…
On March 26, Sr. Bernarda Hyera was elected as the new Prioress of Peramiho. The election chapter was presided by M. Maoro Sye assisted by Sr. Katharina Mtitu. from left to right: Sr. Ruth Bartonico, Sr. Bernarda Hyera, M. Maoro Sye, Sr. Katharina Mtitu Sr. Ruth Bartonico will finish her second term in July. The election…
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…
On February 13, Sr. Marie Stella Simkoko, junior sister of Peramiho Priory, received the mission cross to be sent to Norfolk for a 2-years mission assignment. Sr. Ruth Bartonico, Prioress, giving Sr. Marie Stella the mission cross. Sr. Marie Stella with the mission cross, ready to be sent Dear Sr. Marie Stella, may God protect you…
On February 24 the canonical visitation was opened in Ndanda Priory.It will be conducted by M. Maoro Sye assisted by Sr. Katharina Mtitu. In the Priory House Chapel 1st workshop in Ndanda 2nd workshop with junior sisters with the intensifiers and three prioresses present for teaching(Sr. Rosa Pascal, Sr. Simon Lee and Sr. Raphaela Mlwilo) …
Congratualtions to Sr. Mary Francis Simwanza, Sr. Maria Saraphina Sanga, Sr. Maria Noela Kokushabira and Sr. Maria Beatrix Mjila, who celebrated their first profession in Peramiho on February 10. from left to right: Sr. Mary Beatrix, Sr. Maria Noela, Sr. Maria Saraphina, Sr. Mary Francis Sr. Maria Saraphina signs her profession card They sing together “Suscipe” –…
Congratulations to Sr. Christiana Mungeli, Sr. Mirjam Johannes and Sr. Mary Joachim Iiyambo, who celebrated their first profession on February 11 in Nubuamis Priory House, Windhoek. The rite of first profession started already on the evening before with the washing of the feet of the three novices Christina, Mirjam and Tuuliki. In community life, we need to…
On February 18, the following three novices will celebrate their first profession in Menongue / Angola: On the same day Sr. Teresa F. Vissupe, Sr. Catarina Mutango, Sr. Margarida Tchivula Seculo and Sr. Vitória Resende will celebrate the jubilee of 25 years of profession.
THE PRIORESS and THE COMMUNITYof theMissionary Benedictine Sisters of TutzingPeramiho Priorycordoally invite you to the Eucharistic CelebrationWith the Rite of Temporary Profession of Monastic vows of Rev. Fr. Prior Melchior Kayombo, OSB(Main Celebrant) Friday, 10 Febrary 2023, 9:30 a.m. @St.Scholastica Chapel, Peramiho Followed by a short program and refreshment
“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. Elisabeth (Elisabeth) Kerp, OSB was called home to God on December 31, 2022 in Peramiho. She was born on September 24, 1941 in Gymnich, Diocese of Köln, Germany. She offered herself to God through Temporary…
The Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing, Windheok Priory cordially invite you to the Eucharistic Celebration with the Rite of First Profession of Novice Christina Mungeli Novice Mirjam Johannes Novice Tuuliki Iiyambo Main Celebrant: Right Reverend Fr. Abbot Godfrey Sieber, OSB Date: Saturday, 11 February 2022 Time: 9: 30 A.M. Venue: St. Benedict Priory House, Nubuamis, Windhoek, Namibia
December 20th was the day set apart by our beloved Prioress and our Directress to accomplish a short course about “Human Trafficking”. Human Trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of people through force, fraud or deception, with the aim of exploiting them for profit. Men, women and children of all ages and…
At our Sisters’ Assembly it was suggested that our two schools make an effort to make Benedictine Spirituality more present among students and families, teachers and collaborators. A meeting was held with Mother Elenice, Sr. Rosa Jamba, Directress of the Ninho da Paz School in Menongue, and Sr. Doroteia Sillili, Directress of the Benedictine St.…
Success doesn’t just occur. It takes effort and sacrifice, it never comes in a silver plate, and one needs to have worked for it through determination and prayer. It is also true that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. And this is the step the parishioners of Regina Caeli Parish, Karen…
This year, 22 Observers from Owamboland, Kavango, Tsumeb,Omaruru and Osile joined the “Come and See “workshop from 02December to 09 December. Sr. John Paul Hosea, Vocation and Aspirant Directress and the Formation Team scheduled an orientation, house tour, classes, video, work, meditation and bible sharing, recreation and joining the daily Community prayer and activities. We…
SISTERS BLENDED VALUE PROJECT: MBS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WITH A DIFFERENCE! This is a programme initiated by ACWECA (Association of Consecrated Women of East and Central Africa) in the year 2017 for all the congregations of religious women in the region. The main goal is to transform our social ministries into social enterprises for sustainability.…
After the construction of the sports court with funds from benefactors from the United States, the Priory sponsored the acquisition of equipment and the registration of the team of players in the Championship. The Priory’s most recent investment was the construction of the school porch, which was needed because the children would sit in the…
Ongwediva Community Jesus, our Saviour Kindergarten and Pre-School, Sr. Agatha Iipinge, OSB shared that the first Pre-School graduation in Ongwediva took place on 26 November 2022. Many people came. The parents of the 20 graduating learners were happy to witness the wellprepared graduation exercises. They want their children to remain if only there is…
Scouting is a voluntary educational movement targeting young pupils in schools. It is a potent foundational base world over as it aims at nurturing boys and girls into dependable citizens. It helps inculcate values of responsibility, respect and commitment at a very young age. Our school has invested massively in this movement thus allowing many…
Annual Oblates’ Recollection and Renewal of Oblation The Annual Recollection Day of the Oblates and Oblate Candidates of St. Benedict was held at St. Mary’s Hall of the Priory House on 12 November 2022. The Facilitators, Sr. Augusta and Sr. Oranna, spoke about the qualities of a Benedictine Oblate and the 12 Steps of…
Our Sunday School in All Saints Parish of Okongo started in February 2020, but we were disrupted by the Covid-19 outbreak in April 2020. Until then, we were able to resume only in March 2022 with 8 children. The kids were inspired when I informed them that they will be going to the Camp. They…
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. This celebration marks the beginning of many celebrations yet to come. We thank God for his protection and guidance to Sr. Julia Haule, OSB and Sr. Emmanuela Mponda, OSB who supervised the humble beginning of the school in…
On the Congregation’s Foundation Day, September 24, five novices made their first profession in Ndanda Priory. They are Juliana Nyamu, now Sr. Maria Juliana, OSB, Pieta Nyami, now Sr. Scholastica, OSB, Christina Chagike, now Sr. Mary Martine, OSB, Happyness Nyanjiga Selekwa, now Sr. Maria Makrina, OSB, and Fortunata Solo, now Sr. Maria Antonia, OSB. Congratulations…
On October 8, Windhoek Priory celebrated the final profession of Sr. Mary Placid Joseph, OSB and Sr. Maurice Mary Kamari, OSB. The holy mass was presided over by Archbishop Liborius Ndumbukuti Nashenda, OMI of Windhoek. Together with it was celebrated the jubilee of profession of Sr. Eufemia Amesho (70 years), Sr. Agrippina Ashipala (60 years)…
On September 17, two sisters made their first profession in Jinja – Uganda:Grace Adong, now Sr. Deograzia, OSB and Olivia Natukunda, now Sr. Mary Olivia, OSB. Both started the mass with their novice’s dress… and received the white habit after the profession rite. Congratulations to the Sisters and Jinja Community!
On September 8, four sisters made their first profession in Nairobi Priory. They are Anastacia Cherono, who is now Sr. Antoinette Marie, OSB, Elizabeth Odhiambo, who is now Sr. Mary Elizabeth, OSB, Furaha Mukandirwa, who is now Sr. Mary Claudia, ISB, and Neige Maombi Vahereni, who is now Sr. Maria Faustina, OSB. After prioress Sr.…
On our Foundation Day September 24, three sisters made their final profession in Nairobi – Kenya. They are Sr. Mary Rita Kyalo, Sr. Bernitta Mwololo and Sr. Felistus Kimote. (from left to right) At the beginning of the celebration they were dressed in the traditional Kangas. In procession the whole community went to the place…
On our Foundation Day September 24, three sisters celebrated their final profession in Jinja – Uganda. They are Sr. Rose Marie Kavugho, Sr. Regina Nakkazzi and Sr. Evelyne Nanfuka. After signing the profession card as a pledge of fidelity to God and the Congregation, the sisters show the card to the assembly. At the end of…
In September, we gathered at St. Scholastica´s Community in Luanda, for the Annual Assembly of the Communities in Angola. The Sisters were given the opportunity to send their proposals and suggestions in advance, as well as the responsibility to contribute to the resolution of the issues raised. The photos show the environment that was prepared…
One thing I ask from the Lord,this only do I seek:that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Ps 27:4 The Eucharistic celeblationwith Rite of First Profession ofNovice Juliana Francis Nyanu,Novice Pieta Christopher Joseph,Novice Christina Gaudence Chagike,Novice Happiness Nyanjiga Stephano,Novice Fortunata Solo Stephano Saturday, September 24,202209:30am…
September 1 was the World Day of Care for Creation and, also, the feast day of our dear Mother Ruth Bartonico, OSB. We, first of all, thank God for the good health of M. Ruth whose feastday we couldn’t celebrate the previous year because she got seriously ill with COVID. The day was special for…
In Luanda, our Oblates had their retreat and renewal of their Oblation. They participated in the Holy Mass in the new Kikolo Community Chapel, which is still being finished. Sr. Lugarda took these photos to mark the First Holy Mass, Praise God!
By the providence of God, the help of Korean benefactors, the Priory and the effort and dedication of our Sisters, we could realise another dream and need; that is the construction of the Chapel in the Kikolo/Luanda Community. The construction is not yet completed, the interior part still needs to be finished, but we are…
The Solemn Monastic Profession: On September 24The First Monastic Profession: On September 17
“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. Guntheris (Mathilde) Wenig, OSB was called home to God on July 17, 2022 in Peramiho. She was born on January 29, 1927 in Bischofsmais, Germany, Diocese of Passau. She offered herself to…
On Saturday before the solemnity of Corpus Christ, formandees were very busy decorating the areas with flower carpets, where the procession of the Blessed Sacrament would pass. The novices prepared the Alter near Santa Maria gate, while Postulants and Aspirants designed on the way a chalice, lamb, fish and vine. The children decorated the main…
On June 21, sisters in Peramiho could harvest the maize from their fields, fruits of the soil and their labor. Thanks be to God who sent enough rain for the maize to grow and bear fruit! “When they live by the labor of their hands, as our fathers and the apostles did, then…
Congratulations to Sr. Kateri Marie Nkale, OSB, Sr. Piensia Mfuse and to the whole Priory of Peramiho to the Final Profession of both sisters on June 18. Together with M. Ruth Bartonico, Prioress, 2nd row Sr. Mary Grace Mujuni and Sr. Gracia Mligo
On May 3, Sr. Alda from Torres Novas Priory / Angola renewed her vows in the Casa community in Rome. She is in Rome participating in the IJP Program 2022. We rejoice with Sr. Alda and thank God for her vocation. May He, who is faithful, continue to guide her!
The names from left to right are: Newly professed Sr. Mary Joseph, Sr. Maria Caroline, Sr. Mary James, Sr. Maria Eusebia, Sr. Marie Stella and Sr. Maria Sesilia. Second row: Sr. Gracia, OSB (Novice Directress), Silver Jubilarians: Sr. Febronia and Sr. Paula (Ndanda), Sr. Laurensia, Sr. Fortunata, Sr. Deogratia, and Sr. Ottilia (Ndanda) with…
On April 23, 2022 four sisters made their final profession in Ndanda / Tanzania and three sisters celebrated their silver jubilee of profession. 1st row Sisters who made final profession from left to right: Sr. Christina Elias Mhema, Sr. Sesilia Richard Manji, Sr. Adili Mathias Likiliwike, Sr. Magdalena Simon Kutingwa 2nd row Sisters celebrating silver…
The visitation in Peramiho Prioryis conducted from March 17 – 31, 2022by Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca assisted by Sr. Katharina Mtitu. more information will follow…
Four new postulants and one new Novice in Angola – Kikolo Community
Angola:Sr. Vitoria and a group of children carrying firewood gathered from the field Instill environmental awareness in our students,starting from the youngest Our Aspirants together with the Sisters prepare the soil, plant, draw water from the well, water the plant, and then joy of the harvest.
Newly planted trees in Subiaco & Convent grounds These trees also give very nice shed for creation Vegetable garden with banana and avocado trees. Here, Some old trees were cut as they were falling and new ones were planted. Some herbal trees, fruit trees & plants in the herbal garden at Karen Care of animals cows and…
Mandarin of Windhoek Priory House Community Papaya trees of Bunya Community Lemon trees of Tsumeb ommunity Carrots, Broccoli, Red beets, Seedling Bed Different Fruit trees the Priory House Garden Carrots, Broccoli, Red beets, Seedling Bed Different Fruit trees, Pumpkin family And Garden in Bunya Community, Mahagus Namuntunt Community FarmerSewage System for recycling wastewater in the Priory House Tanks (1000…
SISTERS’ INVOLVEMENT IN ECOLOGICAL ECONOMY The sisters care and rejoice over the good harvest of jackfruits of the Priory “Mafuriko” garden. The sisters are harvesting Rosella in Liundu Priory Farm Aspirants and Postulants are processing cashew nuts harvested from the priory farm in Liundu. Cashew grains already processed ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY Care for arid-desert plants in…
From Nov 2 to Dec 5 M. Maoro Sye and Sr. Vania Maria Toscano are doing the second part of the visitation of Torres Novas Priory, this time in Angola with the closing of the visitation in Torres Novas. Kikolo / Luanda: Community with Formadees Kuito Bié Community Waku Kungo CommunityWaku Kungo ParishWaku Kungo Convent…
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FINAL PROFESSION IN WINDHOEK The names from left to right are:Sr. Emma Aindongo, Sr. Grace Kakweno, Sr. Mercy Gabriel, Sr. Ester Andowa, Sr. Cherubina Shiningeni, Sr. Theophora Hamukwaya, Sr. Prisca Shilongo, Sr. Ottilia Mukwangu and Sr. Hildegard Kandjimbi. Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.And I…
Invitation card for Final Profession; Windhoek Priory
CONGRATULATIONS FOR FIRST PROFESSION AND SILVER JUBILEE On 4th.September, 2021, Nairobi Priory was blessed with 4 Junior sisters who took their First Monastic Vows, Sr. Immanuela OSB (Caroline), Sr. Liliana OSB (Lilian), Sr. Magdalene OSB (Magdalene) and Sr. Mary Desange OSB ( Leonie). On the same day Sr. Valeriana Matata OSB could look back and celebrate 25 years of Profession thanking God…
First Profession in Jinja On Saturday, August 28, 2021 Sr. Noeline Nakaliiri and Sr. Oliver Nansubuga made their first profession in Jinja / Uganda. We congratulate our two new sisters, Sr. Benedicta, the superior and the whole community of Jinja. May God shower on them His blessings and help them to live their promise faithfully…
“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. MARIA GORETTI (Magdalena) GAST , OSB was called home to God on August 29, 2021 in Peramiho. She was born on September 6, 1932 in Albatsried, Germany, Diocese of Augsburg. She offered…
On July 11, 2021 Sr. Maria Selina Umela said her Yes during the celebration of her First Profession in Ndanda.
“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. UTA MARIA (Uta Thekla) LINK , OSB was called home to God on July 20, 2021 in Ndanda. She was born on July 7, 1937 in Aschaffenburg, Germany, Diocese of Würzburg.…
Renewal of Vows of Sr. Maria Eliza Kibonge (Peramiho Priory) On July 11 Junior Sister Sr. Maria Eliza Kibonge renewed her profession for three years. She signed the profession card, thus committing herself tof follow Christ in the religious community, stability in the Congregation of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing and obedience according…
“The Joy of sitting at the feet of Jesus” “The Joy of sitting at the feet of Jesus” was the theme of our retreat which began on 1st July to the 9th July this year, facilitated by our Novice Directress Sr. Marie Bernadette. We had a very ample time and serene atmosphere which necessitated deep…
“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. ANNET NAMADI , OSB was called home to God on July 6, 2021 in Jinja. She was born on March 30, 1982 in Mbale, Uganda, Diocese of Tororo. She offered herself…
“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. PEREGRINA (Agatha Peregrina) KANDERE , OSB was called home to God on July 4, 2021 in Windhoek. She was born on April 2, 1947 in Vuug-vungu, Rundu Apostolic Vicariate in Namibia.…
PERAMIHO PRIORY CELEBRATES 120th YEAR OF BENEDICTINE PRESENCE July 1, 2021 marked the 120 years of celebrating God’s faithfulness to the Priory of Peramiho with the first four missionaries, Sr. Magdalena Hessing, Sr. Mechtildis Dickhoff, Sr. Constantia Mayr and Sr. Valeria Kuhlmann who laid the foundation of the Priory. With true missionary zeal, they bore…
Installation of New Prioress in Ndanda / Tanzania Congratulations to Sr. Raphaela Mlwilo, who was installed as new Prioress of Ndanda on June 29. It truly marked a day of blessing for the whole Priory and Congregation! 4 months of waiting… Now… The installation rite was integrated in Holy Mas presided over by Abbot…
Dr. Giorgio Bordin and family help the poor An Italian family, Dr. Giorgio, his wife, Yolanda and two sons, Leonard and Gregory met our Sr. Theresia Shilongo, OSB in Windhoek in 2018. After Sr.Theresia introduced to them the missionary work of our Congregation, he and his family wanted to help the poor in Namibia. The…
CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE FINAL PROFESSION In NAIROBI Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Ps 23:6 On May 22, 2021, Sr. Francine Kyakimwa and Sr. Mary Gabriel Ndumia made final profession, thus committing themselves to live as Missionary Benedictine…
FIRST LISTERNING WEEK First come and see was held in Karen at Subiaco Center St. Lioba house from 14th to 19th June. Eleven young ladies joined us for the first come and see this year.
Congratulations! Installation of Sr. Rosa Pascal as new Prioress of Nairobi on May 15 May God always be her guide in decisions and undertakings! Installation of the new prioress Sr. Rosa Pascal by the outgoing prioress Sr. Rosa Maria Santana in the chapel of the priory house All sisters give the sign of peace…
Sister Jacinta (Jacinta) Mwangangi , 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 Jacinta (Jacinta) Mwangangi , OSB was called home to God on May 20, 2021 in Nairobi. She was born on Spetember 20, 1965 in Masili, Kenya, Diocese of. Machakos.…
Congratulations! Installation of Sr. Rosa Pascal as new Prioress of Nairobion May 15 May God always be her guide in decisions and undertakings! All sisters give the sign of peace (during the Corona Pandemic as bow) as their pledge of loyalty. Outgoing prioress Sr. Rosa Maria Santana with incoming prioress Sr. Rosa Pascal in the…
CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE FINAL PROFESSIONin JINJA / Uganda “Let them prefer nothingwhatever to Christ” On May 1, 2021 three sisters committed themselves to follow Christ in religious community, to obedience and to stability in our Congregation. May the unshakable fidelity of the Lord give them always the confidence and courage to persevere in their vocation.…
CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE FINAL PROFESSION IN NDANDA “Let them prefer nothingwhatever to Christ” On May 9, 2021 five sisters made their final profession in Ndanda, binding themselves for their whole life to the Congregation of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing. Here with Bishop Titus Mdoe of Mtwara and Prioress M. Terese Zemale from left…
Sr. Marie Hubertine Pakayi-Pawi from Togo had first profession May 1, 2021 in Peramiho (with Subprioress Sr. Mary Grace Mujuni)
“Strong confidence in God’s inscrutable wayscalls us to walk the path of Easter.” As we continue to hope for the end of the pandemic, we wish to share with you our activities during the first three months of the New Year 2021 Holy week to Easter COMMUNITIES RECALL THEIR LENTEN PRACTICES FOR THE POOR One of…
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On March 21, 2021 the novitiate was re-opened in the Kikolo Community in Luanda / Angola. Four postulants were initiated into the novitiate and will be accompanied by the novice directress Sr. Catarina Mutango.
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WELCOME NEW ASPIRANTS We were delighted to welcome three Aspirants on March 1st. One more Aspirant Gladys Barongo is going to come in April because of the situation of her job. We are so grateful to God for sending good ladies to our priory in this pandemic period. Our vocation promoter Sr. Paulina also has…
Reopening OF THE Novitiate IN Angola On January 11, 2021, we received the good news of the Reopening of the Novitiate in Angola. We are grateful for the trust placed in us. Our Gratitude!
Sr. Benedicta Yeo Won the 32nd ASAN Award of this Year in KOREA ASAN Foundation under the Hyun Dai Group, one of the Korea’s leading corporations, has annually rewarded those who have devoted themselves to doing volunteer ASAN Foundation under the Hyun Dai Group, one of the Korea’s leading corporations, has annually rewarded those who…