Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for November, inviting everyone to pray for the millions of children who are suffering around the world, especially for those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war. https://youtu.be/WL5_kvgKJ28
“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. Felicitas (Thekla Maria) Zell, OSB was called home to God on October 28, 2022 in Barbalha. She was born on December 16, 1930 in Uttenweiler, Germany, Diocese of Rottenburg. She offered herself to God through…
“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 Markus (Helene) Zettler, OSB was called home to God on October 22, 2022 in Tutzing. She was born on February 9, 1926 in Stuttgart, Germany, Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart. She offered herself to God through…
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…
October is Peasant and Indigenous Peoples’ Month in the country. Our local farmers, many of whom are indigenous peoples, form the backbone of our agricultural economy and society. They are the ones providing food on our table, but they are also the most impoverished sector in our country due to contnuing threats of land conversion,…
After two days of spiritual sharing, M. Mary Thomas Prado, OSB and Sr. Pauline Triviño, OSB gave a workshop on Missionary Benedictine Formator from Oct 13 in the afternoon until Oct 19. Themes covered were about components of formation, the person of the formator, our charism and intercultural formation. After receiving some input, we worked…
On October 12, the International Formators’ Meeting was opened in the Casa Santo Spirito in Rome. The opening mass started with an entrance procession carrying the Word of God. We thank God for the safe arrival of all participants and trust in His guidance during the meeting. During the opening liturgy, sisters were brought back…
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…
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)…
