Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of August, which is dedicated to the upcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, and invites young people to set aside fear and embark on a joyful journey to bear witness to Christ in our world.
On July 21, 1903, 120 years ago, the first 8 Missionary Benedictine Sisters arrived in Olinda / Pernambuco to make the first foundation in Brazil. Olinda Priory remembered this event with a prayer vigil. Names of the 8 pioneer sisters in Brazil This grotto was made by the first sisters for their Marian devotion. Decoration…
As the Church celebrates the third World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, the Diocese of Nikopolis / Russe together with our sisters in Zarevbrod invited 150 senior citizens of the diocese to the spacious garden of the Zarevbrod convent. Yet, it were not only the elderly who came, but young alike enjoying the happy being…
On July 18, Sr. Bethania Lee was elected prioress of Daegu during the election chapter presided over by M. Maoro Sye. She herself was not part of the chapter, as she is now for some time of renewal in Nairobi. Sr. Bethania Lee
On July 16, Sr. Irene Paggi was elected as prioress of Sorocaba during the election chapter presided over by Sr. Vania Maria Toscano. She will follow Sr. Ursula Fuchs in this office, who will end her term in November. Sisters during the election chapter Prioress Sr. Ursula Fuchs (right) together with Prioress elect Sr. Irene…
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.…
Pictured by : Sr. Bertha Oh(Daegu priory) The 11th of July is solemnity in all our communities spread over the world,as we remember St. Benedict,who in his wisdom wrote a rule,which moulded the lives of countless people after him. One important key word in his rule is Listen,… Listen with the ear of your heart! Also…
During summer holidays, the sisters invite children from Zarevbrod and other near-by villages to spend days together, to play, pray and enjoy the beautiful nature. The theme for this year is: The Ten Commandments of God for a good life! The first group with Sr. Angela and Sr. Nadya The first group this year consisted of…
From June 26 – 27, the sisters in Bulgaria of the two communities of Zarevbrod and Sekirovo met for community days accompanied by Sr. Mechthild Hommel, Subprioress of Tutzing Priory. From left to right: Sr. Marie Ignatio Chung, Sr. Mechhild Hommel, Sr. Abraham Kang, Fr. Nedyalko of Sekirovo Parish, Sr. Elisabeth Busbach, Sr. Ludwig Cho,…
Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intention for July is for a eucharistic life. https://youtu.be/1F834c95N5I The Pope made the appeal to put the celebration of the Eucharist at the centre of our lives in his Pope video message, entrusted to the entire Catholic Church, through the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.
