“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. Norberta (Benedita) Sanchez, OSB was called home to God on September 27, 2023 in Sorocaba She was born on December 10, 1922 in São Manoel, Diocese of Botucatu in Brazil. She offered herself…
On September 26 Sr. Mary Thomas Mbate renewed her vows for three more yearsin the presence of M. Maoro Sye, the Casa Community and the participants of the International Treasurers’ Meeting.Sr. Mary Thomas belongs to Peramiho Priory and participates in the International Juniorate Programme in Rome. After reading her profession card,… …she and M. Maoro signed it.…
On September 16, 2023 Sr. Leticia Saraza from Manila Priory arrived in Peramiho for her 4-year assignment and was welcomed with much joy and gratitude. May the time of Sr. Leticia there be a blessing for her and the whole Peramiho Priory!
On July 31, M. Maoro Sye accompanied by Sr. Regina Tesch arrived in Windhoek for the visitation, which was officially opened on August 1. Arrival in Nubuamis from the airport Prayer in the chapel upon arrival Opening Conference First Group Workshop for Final Professed Sisters August 5-6 Workshop with Junior Sisters August 7-8 Meeting with Noviciate…
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!
On August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, during midday prayerSr. Michaela-Sifa Sivilondire renewed her profession. She belongs to Nairobi Priory and participates in the International Juniorate Programme (IJP). In front of the altar and in the presence of Vicaress General Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca and the whole communitySr. Michaela-Sifa read the profession card. This was signed…
Our Sr. Nadya Ruzhina together with a team prepared and accompanied 120 youth from Bulgaria to the World Youth Day in Lisbon / Portugal, an unforgettable experience for all. It was a week full of encounters, liturgical celebrations and being together on the way. The last night was spent in the open under the sky…
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…
As the World Youth Day 2023 was taking place in Lisabon – Portugal, our sisters in Torres Novas Priory together with the young and old were actively involved. In June 2023, the Torres Novas Priory House received the symbols of the WYD, the Cross and the icon of The Blessed Virgin Mary. Youth of…
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…
