First Profession in Daegu
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!
100 Years Presence of MBS in USA
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…
120 Years Missionary Benedictine Sisters in Brazil
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…
Sr. Bethania Lee elected Prioress of Daegu
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
Sr. Irene Paggi elected Prioress of Sorocaba
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…
Installation of Sr. Bernarda Hyera as Prioress of Peramiho
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.…
Orientation for Prioress Sr. Rachel Feller
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.…
Visitation in Demarest / USA
From June 13 to June 19, after the visitation in Los Angeles, M. Maoro continued with the visitation in the community of Demarest, which belongs to Seoul Priory. with the community in front of St. Joseph Parish During the workshop Visit of St. Paul’s Abbey in Newton, here with Abbot Joel Macul, OSB
Visitation in Los Angeles
From May 30 to June 11 M. Maoro Sye performed the Generalate Visitation of the community in Los Angeles belonging to Daegu Priory. Los Angeles Community with M. Maoro During the workshop Visit to St. Gabriel parish
IWE continued in Tutzing
On May 26, the participants of the International Weeks of Encounter left Rome to Tutzing to see and experience the places of origin of our Congregation, the Motherhouse in Tutzing and St. Ottilien. They were well received by the Motherhouse Community. After an introduction and house tour, they visited already on Saturday May 27 Haus…