Our Oblates in Barcelona and Madrid expressed their desire to participate in the International Encounter of Benedictine Oblates, in Rome on 2023, so they requested a time of formation and preparation. Sr. Ana Maria Raca, OSB, General Secretary, was then invited to give formation on the Rule of St. Benedict, with the theme: Listening and…
Since the beginning of the war in Ukrainein February 2022 around 200,000 refugees have arrived in Bulgaria. Well-wishers, families, social and church organizations are opening their doors to Ukrainian citizens. As Benedictine sisters we have visited their center and given our donations to help especially in buying food. Sr. Nadya with Ukrainians Ukrainian children We…
On Saturday before the solemnity of Corpus Christ, formandees were very busy decorating the areas with flower carpets, where the procession of the Blessed Sacrament would pass. The novices prepared the Alter near Santa Maria gate, while Postulants and Aspirants designed on the way a chalice, lamb, fish and vine. The children decorated the main…
Celebration of Sacred Heart On June 24th of this year we celebrated the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Our Olinda Priory being dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, some Sisters and members of the Novitiate performed musical numbers in the evening. Feast of St. John the Baptist It is tradition in Brazil…
“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. Dietgard (Walburga) Dolp, OSB was called home to God on June 29, 2022 in Tutzing. She was born on December 6, 1925 in Hausen, Germany, Diocese of Diocese of …
On June 21, sisters in Peramiho could harvest the maize from their fields, fruits of the soil and their labor. Thanks be to God who sent enough rain for the maize to grow and bear fruit! “When they live by the labor of their hands, as our fathers and the apostles did, then…
Congratulations to Sr. Kateri Marie Nkale, OSB, Sr. Piensia Mfuse and to the whole Priory of Peramiho to the Final Profession of both sisters on June 18. Together with M. Ruth Bartonico, Prioress, 2nd row Sr. Mary Grace Mujuni and Sr. Gracia Mligo
On June 19, Manila Priory celebrated the First Profession of Sr. Maria Caritas Flor, OSB and the Final Profession of Sr. Stella Maria Martinez. Sr. Stella Maria signing the profession card as a pledge of fidelity Novice Jennifer R. Flor signing the profession card. From now on she will be…
On-saeng-myeong care team conducted Food Refurb Day on both May 18 and June 17. Food Refurb means that using agricultural products, not good enough in shape to be sold but still good in taste and nutrition, new foods are produced which people may purchase. This campaign is intended to use all the farm products as…
