“‘He loved us’, Saint Paul says of Christ (cf. Rom 8:37), in order to make us realize that nothing can ever “separate us” from that love (Rom 8:39)”: Thus begins Pope Francis’ fourth Encyclical, which takes its title from the opening words, Dilexit nos.The Encyclical is dedicated to the human and divine love of the Heart of Jesus Christ:…
“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. Frances (Elisabeth) Betz, OSB was called home to God on October 22, 2024 in Norfolk, USA. She was born on November 12, 1934, in Lauingen, Germany, Diocese of Augsburg. She offered herself…
After the election of the new Prioress General on October 8, the General Councillors were elected on October 9.The new generalate members are: Sr. Rosann Ocken of Norfolk Priory / USA Sr. Mary Thomas Prado of Manila Priory / Philippines Sr. Katharina Mtitu of Peramiho Priory / Tanzania Sr. Philippa Kwak of Daegu Priory / South Korea Sr. Marie-Therese Brodmann…
“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. Sieglinde (Johanna) Effner, OSB was called home to God on October 12, 2024 in Tutzing, Germany. She was born on May 13, 1926, in Ziegenhals, Germany, Diocese of Breslau. She offered herself…
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 October 8, Sr. Rosann Ocken was elected as 14th Prioress General of our Congregation. M. Angela Strobel, who was Prioress General 2006 – 2018 presided over the election. Sr. Rosann will succeed M. Maoro Sye, the present Prioress General. Sr. Rosann was born in 1951 in Carroll, Iowa, USA. She entered the Missionary Benedictine…
Pope Francis’ videomessage emphasizes his invitation to each and every Christian “to walk together, taking the path of synodality,” explaining that “we are co-responsible in mission, we participate and we live in the communion of the Church.” Regardless of one’s career or work in life, Pope Francis underlines that the mission is the same, namely…
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…
On September 23, the Congregation Exhibit was opened in the Casa Santo Spirito by M. Maoro Sye and M. Angela Strobel in the presence of the community members and chapter delegates to the XIV General Chapter. It was a recommendation of the XIII General Chapter 2018 to the Generalate: To preserve and appreciate the history…
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…
