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…
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 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…
September. Most merciful God, as we remember the day of the foundation of our Congregation, we call on you to strengthen our chapter delegates with your Holy Spirit. Fill them with wisdom that their deliberations and decisions may be directed to the welfare of the Congregation, the church and the world. This we ask through Christ…
August Almighty God, we are grateful to you for the charism you gifted us with. Teach us to listen to one another with patience and humility so that we may walk together as one Congregation in search for your holy will. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.
July. God of Creation, as we honor St. Benedict, the bringer of civilization and Pax Benedictina to Europe, help us to continue his legacy of caring for mother earth and in reinvigorating our Congregation as a source of sustenance and relief for pilgrims and the marginalized of our society. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.
On June 3, the Preparatory Commission for the XIV General Chapter started its work in the Casa Santo Spirito in Rome. They were introduced to their task by M. Maoro Sye and Sr. Vania Maria Toscano,who will be for them the contact person to the Generalate. They are from left to right:Sr. Adelaida Ygrubay from Manila…
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…
