On the eve of the Foundation Day of our Congregation, September 23, 2023, M. Maoro Sye announced in the Casa Community in Rome and throughout the Congregation with a common letter, that the 14th General Chapter will be held from September 24 to October 29, 2024 in the Casa Santo Spirito in Rome. Theme of…
Economy at the Service of Charism and Mission Before the International Treasurers’ Meeting and as its preparation,the financial council met for three days from September 15-18. The 3rd International Treasurers’ Meeting was opened on September 20 with the theme: Economy at the Service of Charism and Mission. During the opening liturgy after imploring the Holy…
On July 31, M. Maoro Sye accompanied by Sr. Regina Tesch arrived in Windhoek for the visitation, which was officially opened on August 1. Arrival in Nubuamis from the airport Prayer in the chapel upon arrival Opening Conference First Group Workshop for Final Professed Sisters August 5-6 Workshop with Junior Sisters August 7-8 Meeting with Noviciate…
On August 15, Novice Elisabeth Junga Sung made her first profession. Her new name is now Sr. Josemaria. May God keep and strengthen her in her vocation!
On July 31, 1923, Sisters Diemud Gerber, Ludovika Kohler, Iniga Endres, and Soteris Spieler arrived in the German farming village of Raeville, Nebraska, to begin the new foundation of Missionary Benedictine Sisters in the USA. A mass of thanksgiving was held in Raeville on July 30. Thanksgiving Mass in Raeville July 30:More than 400 faithful assembled to…
On July 21, 1903, 120 years ago, the first 8 Missionary Benedictine Sisters arrived in Olinda / Pernambuco to make the first foundation in Brazil. Olinda Priory remembered this event with a prayer vigil. Names of the 8 pioneer sisters in Brazil This grotto was made by the first sisters for their Marian devotion. Decoration…
On July 18, Sr. Bethania Lee was elected prioress of Daegu during the election chapter presided over by M. Maoro Sye. She herself was not part of the chapter, as she is now for some time of renewal in Nairobi. Sr. Bethania Lee
On July 16, Sr. Irene Paggi was elected as prioress of Sorocaba during the election chapter presided over by Sr. Vania Maria Toscano. She will follow Sr. Ursula Fuchs in this office, who will end her term in November. Sisters during the election chapter Prioress Sr. Ursula Fuchs (right) together with Prioress elect Sr. Irene…
On July 15, Sr. Bernarda Hyera was installed by Sr. Ruth Bartonico delegated by M. Maoro Sye as the new prioress of Peramiho. Sr. Bernarda is the first Tanzanian prioress of Peramiho. During the installation of Sr. Bernarda by Sr. Ruth with the community Sr. Ruth and Sr. Bernarda together with the senior sisters Sr.…
Sr. Rachel Feller, who in February was installed as new Prioress of Tutzing Priory, came to Rome for the orientation by the Generalate from July 3 – 5. It was an opportunity to get to know each other better and work for a good cooperation. May God bless Tutzing Priory under the leadership of Sr.…
