Visitation in Bulgaria
Sr. Regina Tesch and Sr. Katharina Mtitu were delegated by M. Maoro to conduct the canonical visitation in Bulgaria from November 4-10, 2023. During Sunday mass they could encounter the parishioners of Zarevbrod parish.
Pope’s November prayer intention: For the Pope
In “The Pope Video” for November, Pope Francis asks the faithful to “Pray to the Lord that He will bless me,” saying, “Your prayer gives me strength and helps me to discern and to accompany the Church, listening to the Holy Spirit.” https://youtu.be/FqEyxd1XDew
Sr. Hildetrud (Hannelore) Knoth, OSB
“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. Hildetrud (Hannelore) Knoth, OSB was called home to God on October 27, 2023 in Tutzing She was born on June 13, 1932 in Frankfurt, Diocese of Limburg. She offered herself to God…
Sr. Escolastica (Albertina) Salgado Magalhâes, OSB
“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. Escolastica (Albertina) Salgado Magalhâes, OSB was called home to God on October 16, 2023 in Torres Novas She was born on May 27, 1940 in Rebordoes, Diocese of Porto, Portugal. She offered herself to…
Sr. Escolastica (Albertina) Salgado Magalhâes, OSB
“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. Escolastica (Albertina) Salgado Magalhâes, OSB was called home to God on October 16, 2023 in Torres Novas She was born on May 27, 1940 in Rebordoes, Diocese of Porto, Portugal. She offered herself to…
BENET 2023
Nine sisters of our Congregation took part in the World Conference of Benedictine Educators at the Monastery of São Bento, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from October 11 – 15, 2023. from left to right: Sr. Maureen Cariaga (Manila), Sr. Augustina Joseph Akampuiira (GD-Jinja), Sr. Yusta Sanga (Ndanda), Sr. Mayara Aparecida dos S. Silva (Sorocaba), Sr.…
Welcome of new Member in the Casa Community
On October 6 during the midday prayer, the new member of the Casa community, Sr. Bonifasia Ngonyani was officially welcomed with a short rite. She received a candle light in her hand, while M. Maoro Sye prayed for her,gave her the local regulations of the Casa community and blessed her. Afterwards, all sisters sang a blessing song…
Installation of Sr. Bethania Lee as new Prioress of Daegu / Korea
On October 3, Sr. Bethania Lee was installed as new prioress of Daegu Priory. The installation was done by the outgoing prioress Sr. Christina Moon,as she was delegated by M. Maoro Sye, Prioress General. After Sr. Christina congratulated the new prioress Sr. Bethania… …all sisters came in front to give her the sign of peace…
Closing of International Treasurers’ Meeting (ITM)
On Saturday, September 30, the International Treasurers’ Meeting came to an end. In the morning the closing mass was celebrated with international songs … and an offertory procession, bringing to the altar the work done. Towards the end of Holy Mass, the sisters received the blessing for the journey ahead. After holy mass and…
Pope’s October Prayer Intention: ‘For the Synod’
“Let us pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a style of life at every level, allowing herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the world’s peripheries.” https://youtu.be/nqgIrvcEKe8Pope Francis launched that invitation on Friday as he released his prayer intention for October 2023: “For the Synod”.