On November 27, the Church began the new liturgical year with the first Sunday of Advent, a time to prepare a way for the Lord in the world and our communities. The Casa community renewed its commitment to pray for the whole world and each other by getting one of the community members to pray…
On November 19 Sr. Rachel Feller was elected Prioress of Tutzing / Germany. The election chapter was presided by Sr. Vania Maria Toscano assisted by Sr. Regina Tesch. Sr. Rachel will start her term of office in February 2023 following Sr. Ruth Schönenberger. Sr. Rachel Feller with Sr. Vania Maria Toscano Sr. Vania Maria thanked…
On November 13, it was time to bid farewell to Sr. Antoinette, who departed for good to her home priory Norfolk on November 14 in the morning. It was not without some sadness that we had to say good bye to Sr. Antoinette, who over 7 years coordinated the life in the Casa Santo Spirito. …
On November 3, the International Formators‘ Meeting was closed. After a closing mass followed the closing liturgy in the chapter hall. In the center was one of the fruits of the meeting: the newly revised Congregation Formation Manual „Unfolding God’s Gift„ Still more important were the encounters,the sharing and mutual enriching. Now it was time to…
“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 Linus (Anna) Halene, OSB was called home to God on November 6, 2022 in Tutzing. She was born on December 2, 1931 in Ahlen, Germany, Diocese of Mϋnster, Germany. She offered herself…
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
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…
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…
