First Profession in Daegu
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!
Renewal of Vows of Sr. Michaela-Sifa
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…
Pilgrims to World Youth Day from Bulgaria
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…
100 Years Presence of MBS in USA
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…
World Youth Day in Portugal
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…
120 Years Missionary Benedictine Sisters in Brazil
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…
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly in Zarevbrod
As the Church celebrates the third World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, the Diocese of Nikopolis / Russe together with our sisters in Zarevbrod invited 150 senior citizens of the diocese to the spacious garden of the Zarevbrod convent. Yet, it were not only the elderly who came, but young alike enjoying the happy being…
Sr. Bethania Lee elected Prioress of Daegu
On July 18, Sr. Bethania Lee was elected prioress of Daegu during the election chapter presided over by M. Maoro Sye. She herself was not part of the chapter, as she is now for some time of renewal in Nairobi. Sr. Bethania Lee
Sr. Irene Paggi elected Prioress of Sorocaba
On July 16, Sr. Irene Paggi was elected as prioress of Sorocaba during the election chapter presided over by Sr. Vania Maria Toscano. She will follow Sr. Ursula Fuchs in this office, who will end her term in November. Sisters during the election chapter Prioress Sr. Ursula Fuchs (right) together with Prioress elect Sr. Irene…
Installation of Sr. Bernarda Hyera as Prioress of Peramiho
On July 15, Sr. Bernarda Hyera was installed by Sr. Ruth Bartonico delegated by M. Maoro Sye as the new prioress of Peramiho. Sr. Bernarda is the first Tanzanian prioress of Peramiho. During the installation of Sr. Bernarda by Sr. Ruth with the community Sr. Ruth and Sr. Bernarda together with the senior sisters Sr.…