As the Church marks 60 years since Pope St. John XXIII published his encyclical Pacem in Terris, Pope Francis is calling on Christians to pray for a nonviolent culture. https://youtu.be/ZRNl2BrATVI
“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. Marita (Marita) Haarmann, OSB was called home to God on April 4, 2023 in Haus St. Benedikt / Tutzing. She was born on December 28, 1936 in Dorsten, Germany, Diocese of Münster, Germany. She offered…
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel. With the whole Church we remembered today the solemn entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem. With this we opened the Holy Week,the week to remember and relive the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The paschal mystery is the center…
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)…
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 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
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…
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…
The precious image of Our Lady of Mercy in the church of our Priory Olinda needs urgent restoration. On March 9, the sisters presented the official request to the national organisation IPHAN with the hope that they will approve the project and provide funds for it.
“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,…
