Laudato Si’ Week, which takes place from the 22-29 May, celebrates this year the seventh anniversary of Pope Francis‘ encyclical on Care for our Common Home. At a home for the senior sisters in Pocheon At the prioryhouse garden, in Seoul There are 7 cottonwood trees in the convent garden. The 4th cottonwood tree…
On a meadow above the village of Wessobrunn – the so-called „Schwesternacker“ – and an area on the Klosterweide belonging to our congregation, the starting signal was given for a so-called show and conservation garden for the care and recultivation of old traditional fruit varieties.
On May 24 the Prioresses‘ Meeting 2022 concluded with a closing mass, … where participants offered their commitments,… the last presentation of the message,… the closing remarks by M. Maoro Sye, OSB,…and the closing liturgy. That in all things God may be glorified!
Rogation and Ascension Traditionally, rogation processions are held in the days preceding the feast of Ascension to ask for a good harvest and blessing on the fields. We in the Casa community had our rogation procession on May 10 between lauds and Holy Mass. While singing the litany of the saints and following the cross…
On May 11, the Prioresses‘ Meeting began. During the Opening Mass all participants entered with an entrance procession led by the junior sisters. The participants together with Sr. Maria Cimperman, RSCJ, the guest speaker
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of May, and urges everyone to pray for young Catholics to be courageous in their response to God’s call. https://youtu.be/zsrd_rGYQF4 “When I think of a model with whom young people can identify, our Mother, Mary, always comes to mind: her courage, the way she knew how…
On May 3, Sr. Alda from Torres Novas Priory / Angola renewed her vows in the Casa community in Rome. She is in Rome participating in the IJP Program 2022. We rejoice with Sr. Alda and thank God for her vocation. May He, who is faithful, continue to guide her!
With a garden party the Casa community congratulated Sr. Antoinette for her 80th birthday and thanked her for her faithful service to the community and each sister. After supper with barbecue, the different groups of sisters presented some numbers for entertainment. We are happy that some employees with family members could be with us.It truly was…
The names from left to right are: Newly professed Sr. Mary Joseph, Sr. Maria Caroline, Sr. Mary James, Sr. Maria Eusebia, Sr. Marie Stella and Sr. Maria Sesilia. Second row: Sr. Gracia, OSB (Novice Directress), Silver Jubilarians: Sr. Febronia and Sr. Paula (Ndanda), Sr. Laurensia, Sr. Fortunata, Sr. Deogratia, and Sr. Ottilia (Ndanda) with…
On April 23, 2022 four sisters made their final profession in Ndanda / Tanzania and three sisters celebrated their silver jubilee of profession. 1st row Sisters who made final profession from left to right: Sr. Christina Elias Mhema, Sr. Sesilia Richard Manji, Sr. Adili Mathias Likiliwike, Sr. Magdalena Simon Kutingwa 2nd row Sisters celebrating silver…
