Sr. Gabrielle Marie Oestreich, OSB was elected on November 30, 2024 during the Norfolk Priory Election Chapter, which Sr. Rosann Ocken, OSB the outgoing prioress of Norfolk and Prioress General-Elect, presided. Chapter Delegates The installation was integrated with Vespers on this same day. The last five prioresses of Norfolk Prioryfrom left to right: Sr. Kevin Hermsen, Sr. Gabrielle…
On November 20, 2024 during the Manila Priory Election Chapter, which Sr. Mary Thomas Prado, the outgoing prioress of Manila and Vicaress General-Elect, presided, Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca, presently Vicaress General, was elected as the new prioress of Manila. The installation date will be in February 2025. Congratulations, dear Sr. Lumen Gloria,may God reward you…
On November 9, Sr. Beatrice Francis Mdoe celebrated her final profession in Norfolk. Sr. Beatrice Francis belongs to Ndanda Priory. Congratulations and may God always uphold you!
During the Closing Mass on October 29, the message of the Chapter was brought in an offertory procession to the altar, as we thanked God for his guidance. In the closing liturgy, all delegates could express their gratitude for the successful completion of the chapter while putting her light on the logo. M. Maoro distributed…
After the election of the new Prioress General on October 8, the General Councillors were elected on October 9.The new generalate members are: Sr. Rosann Ocken of Norfolk Priory / USA Sr. Mary Thomas Prado of Manila Priory / Philippines Sr. Katharina Mtitu of Peramiho Priory / Tanzania Sr. Philippa Kwak of Daegu Priory / South Korea Sr. Marie-Therese Brodmann…
With joy the prioresses of Ndanda and Norfolk announce the final profession of Sr. Beatrice Francis Mdoe belonging to Ndanda Priory. The rite of profession will take place during a Eucharistic celebration in our Immaculata Monastery in Norfolk / USA on November 9 at 2 pm. Let us pray for her!
On October 8, Sr. Rosann Ocken was elected as 14th Prioress General of our Congregation. M. Angela Strobel, who was Prioress General 2006 – 2018 presided over the election. Sr. Rosann will succeed M. Maoro Sye, the present Prioress General. Sr. Rosann was born in 1951 in Carroll, Iowa, USA. She entered the Missionary Benedictine…
OCTOBER God of new creation, inspire us with words and deeds of life-giving hope, so that we may embrace the future and all that you have prepared for our Congregation. In the spirit of faith and humility we welcome our newly-elected leaders. May we forge ahead in full accord with one congregational mind and heart.…
On September 8, Sr. Terese Zemale became the new and 8th superior of St. Benedict Monastery in Jinja / Uganda. She succeeds Sr. Benedicta Yeo as superior. She was delegated by M. Maoro Sye, Prioress General, to install Sr. Terese as superior. We congratulate Sr. Terese and thank her for her yes to this service of…
On September 24, the XIV General Chapter Was Opened at Casa Santo Spirito in Rome. The Opening Mass was presided over by the newly elected Abbot Primate Jeremias Schröder, OSB with the concelebration of Fr. Javier Aparicio, OSB. In his homily Abbot Primate spoke to us about the need for forgiveness and reconciliation always…
