A few months ago, our friend Mike Anderson approached us with the news that he was hoping to bring 100 Ukrainian refugees to Norfolk. Like a fire, Mike’s dream sparked the hearts of concerned persons interested in this mission and the plan began to take shape, albeit with many, many ups and downs. Our monastery…
The Solemn Monastic Profession: On September 24The First Monastic Profession: On September 17
On August 15, two novices made their first profession in Daegu Priory House. We congratulate Sr. Bertha Oh and Sr. Chanmi Kim Sr. Bertha Oh, OSB and Sr. Chanmi Kim, OSB On August 14, Nov. Lilian Park (Sun Young) started her noviciate. Nov. Lilian Park (Su Young)
Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca during the opening conference On Friday, August 12 the visitation was officially opened in Olinda Priory House by Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca, Vicaress General, assisted by Sr. Vania Maria Toscano, General Councillor. Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca and Sr. Vania Maria Toscano First Group Workshop in Olinda Priory House From August 16…
“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 Bonifatio (Dong Ae) Keum, OSB was called home to God on August 13, 2022 in Daegu. She was born on August 24, 1952 in Daegu, Diocese of Daegu. She offered herself…
In July and August, the Casa community could welcome two new members. In July Sr. Lugarda Pak arrived from Torres Novas / Angola. The welcome rite was led by Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca, as M. Maoro was still on visitation in Sorocaba / Brazil. In August we could welcome Sr. Eveline Nekongo from Windhoek Priory. The…
As August kicks off, Pope Francis is calling on Catholics to pray for small and medium-sized businesses, so that “in the midst of economic and social crisis, they find ways to continue operating, and serving their communities.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO0BhMphBtM&t=1s
In the celebration of Grandparents’ Day, 07/26, the Elderly, assisted by the Social Educator, made cookies and then presented them to all the grandmothers residing at St. Benedict´s Home (Nursing Home), the Sisters were also able to taste. They were delicious! Congratulations, gifted grannies, you all worked well Our community had a moment of reflection…
Now dressed with the religious habit Sr. Maria Auderlane shows her signed profession card to the assembly. The 16th of July, feast of Our Lady of Carmel, was the day of the first profession of Novice Maria Auderlane Santos Belarmino. The Holy Mass was presided over by Dom José Antero, in the church of the Priory’s house.…
Laudato Si Animation The contemplation of the Creator moves us to take care of CREATION, the Common Home. On the morning of the 23rd of July at Olinda Priory held the animation meeting of for sisters on Laudato SI. As resource person we had invited Paulo Ricardo, who coordinates the cycle of animators at…
