Let us all rejoice in the Lord, for our Savior has been born in the world.Today true peace has come down to us from heaven. (Entrance Antiphon) We celebrate the coming of Our Savior through community celebrations andthe liturgy in the chapel. In the community room we listen to the letter of our Prioress General and are united…
Success doesn’t just occur. It takes effort and sacrifice, it never comes in a silver plate, and one needs to have worked for it through determination and prayer. It is also true that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. And this is the step the parishioners of Regina Caeli Parish, Karen…
On December 17, Sr. Ana Paula de Lima of Olinda Priory celebrated her final profession near the Chapel of our Lady of Grace in Buique / PE. In solemn and joyful procession the sisters, the servers and celebrants moved from the chapel to the prepared place. M. Madalena Mendonça, Prioress, questioned Sr. Ana Paula about her…
From December 4 to 11, the Casa community had their annual retreat directed by Fr. David Glenday, a Comboni missionary, former superior general of the Congregation and general secretary of the Union of Superiors General. He started by telling us following Lk 8:16-22 that what happened to the disciples, who stayed with Jesus, would also…
“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. Maria (Maria) Breuer, OSB was called home to God on December 10, 2022 in Tutzing. She was born on August 27, 1932 in Lünen, Germany, Diocese of Mϋnster, Germany. She offered herself to God through Temporary…
In the last Pope Video of the year, Pope Francis asks the faithful to pray for volunteer organizations and all those who work in them. The Holy Father encourages volunteer organizations and volunteers to continue in their labor promoting human dignity and the common good, working “not just for the people, but with the people, being close to them,…
On November 28, Sr. Rosann Ocken was re-elected as prioress of Norfolk for a second term of three years. The election chapter was presided by Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca, Vicaress General. We thank Sr. Rosann for accepting once more the call to service in leadership. Chapter Delegates,in front center Sr. Lumen Gloria and Sr. Rosann…
On November 27, the Church began the new liturgical year with the first Sunday of Advent, a time to prepare a way for the Lord in the world and our communities. The Casa community renewed its commitment to pray for the whole world and each other by getting one of the community members to pray…
On November 19 Sr. Rachel Feller was elected Prioress of Tutzing / Germany. The election chapter was presided by Sr. Vania Maria Toscano assisted by Sr. Regina Tesch. Sr. Rachel will start her term of office in February 2023 following Sr. Ruth Schönenberger. Sr. Rachel Feller with Sr. Vania Maria Toscano Sr. Vania Maria thanked…
On November 13, it was time to bid farewell to Sr. Antoinette, who departed for good to her home priory Norfolk on November 14 in the morning. It was not without some sadness that we had to say good bye to Sr. Antoinette, who over 7 years coordinated the life in the Casa Santo Spirito. …
