Im Jahr 1953 errichtete die Kongregation ein Generalatshaus in Grottaferrata bei Rom. Im Jahr 1970 wurde dieses Generalatshaus in ein neues Gebäude in Rom verlegt. Das Gebäude bot auch Platz für einen Gästedienst.
Im Jahr 1887 wurde die Reichenbacher Gemeinschaft nach Emming, Diözese Augsburg, verlegt. Später wurde der Name St. Ottilien zu Ehren des dortigen Heiligtums verwendet. Im selben Jahr eröffneten die Schwestern mit Hilfe der drei Ringseis-Schwester…
Aus Sorge um die vielen heimkehrenden Missionarinnen baute die Kongregation 1980 in Tutzing ein Heim für zurückkehrende Missionarinnen. Das Haus St. Benedikt beherbergt heute rund dreißig heimgekehrte Missionarinnen.
1914 begannen die Schwestern in Bulgarien, die deutschen Siedler durch Bildung zu unterstützen. Später, unter dem kommunistischen Regime, dienten die Schwestern in der angrenzenden psychiatrischen Klinik…
Im Jahr 1961 wurde eine Gemeinschaft in Portugal gegründet. Heute umfasst das Priorat Torres Novas mit seinem Prioratshaus in Torres Novas / Portugal auch das Haus in Madrid / Spanien und die Gemeinschaften in Angola.
Im Jahr 1953 errichtete die Kongregation ein Generalatshaus in Grottaferrata bei Rom. Im Jahr 1970 wurde dieses Generalatshaus in ein neues Gebäude in Rom verlegt. Das Gebäude bot auch Platz für einen Gästedienst.
Im Jahr 1887 wurde die Reichenbacher Gemeinschaft nach Emming, Diözese Augsburg, verlegt. Später wurde der Name St. Ottilien zu Ehren des dortigen Heiligtums verwendet. Im selben Jahr eröffneten die Schwestern mit Hilfe der drei Ringseis-Schwester…
Aus Sorge um die vielen heimkehrenden Missionarinnen baute die Kongregation 1980 in Tutzing ein Heim für zurückkehrende Missionarinnen. Das Haus St. Benedikt beherbergt heute rund dreißig heimgekehrte Missionarinnen.
1914 begannen die Schwestern in Bulgarien, die deutschen Siedler durch Bildung zu unterstützen. Später, unter dem kommunistischen Regime, dienten die Schwestern in der angrenzenden psychiatrischen Klinik…
Im Jahr 1961 wurde eine Gemeinschaft in Portugal gegründet. Heute umfasst das Priorat Torres Novas mit seinem Prioratshaus in Torres Novas / Portugal auch das Haus in Madrid / Spanien und die Gemeinschaften in Angola.
“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. Candida (Irmgard) Hillebrand, OSB was called home to God on May 4, 2024 in Tutzing, Germany. She was born on May 5, 1931 in Borgentreich, Diocese of Paderborn, Germany. She offered herself…
Mit Freude kündigt die Priorien von Tutzing Sr. Rachel Feller die Eucharistiefeier mit Ewiger Profess von Sr. M. Paulina Kleinsteuber am 14. Juli an. Beten wir zusammen mit dem Priorat Tutzing,dass Sr. M. Paulina den Segen dessen erfahren möge, der sie rief.
Gemeinschaft in Bernried Im Juli wird die Gemeinschaft von Bernried in Dankbarkeit auf 75 Jahre missions-benediktinische Präsenz in Bernried schauen. Am 4.Juli 1949 fuhren die ersten vier Schwestern mit einem kleinen Lastwagen und 20,-DM in der Tasche nach Bernried. Bereits im September wurde der erste Kurs in Hauswirtschaft und Gartenbau für junge Frauen angeboten. Daraus entwickelte sich eine Haushaltungsschule…
Am Ostermontag, dem 1. April, besuchten uns in der Casa 6 Teilnehmer/-innen des Monastischen Formationsprogramms, unter ihnen unsere Sr. Sarah Elizabeth McMahon vom Priorat Norfolk. Nach gemeinsamem Mittagessen und Gebet des Regina Caeli, war Zeit für Begegnung und Austausch. Danke für Euren Besuchund auf Wiedersehen!
Am 13. February kam Sr. Juliana Malia vom Priorat Peramiho in Bulgarien als neue Missionarin an. Sie wurde von Sr. Ludwig und Sr. Mary Grace am Flughafen begrüßt… und von der ganzen Gemeinschaft im Eingang des Konvents… und im Repertorium. Wir danken dem Priorat Peramiho für ihre Aussendung nach Bulgarien, um die kleine Gemeinschaft zu stärken,und Sr. Juliana…
Bald wird Sr. Angela Park Sekirovo verlassen, um bei der Gemeinschaft in Zarevbrod zu sein.Zu diesem Anlass veranstaltete die Pfarrei am Sonntag, den 28. Januar, eine Messe zur Danksagungfür das Geschenk der Mitarbeit von Sr. Angela in der Pfarrei für die letzten 1 1/2 Jahre. Pfr. Nedyalko mit Sr. Angela Nach der Messe traf sich Sr.…
Im VERTRAUENauf die Liebe und Barmherzigkeit Gottes binde ich mich am 2.02.2024in der zeitlichen Professfür drei Jahrean Gottund die Gemeinschaftder Missions-Benediktinerinnen von Tutzing. Ich bitte um das begleitende Gebet. Sr. Thekla Wagener Mein Herr und mein Gott, lehre mich Dich suchen, zeige Dich den Suchenden; denn ich kann Dich nicht suchen, es sei denn, Du…
“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…
Das Treffen der Young Benedictine Women der CIB fand in diesem Jahr in Tutzing statt. 18 Benediktinerinnen aus 6 Ländern trafen sich zu Begegnung und Austausch. Die Teilnehmerinnen kamen aus 6 Europäischen Ländern. Als Referentinnen konnten Sr. Lynn McKenzie OSB, Vorsitzende der CIB und Sr. Mechthild Hommel OSB, Theologin und zur Zeit Subpriorin in Tutzing,…
Unsere Sr. Nadya Ruzhina zusammen mit einem Team bereitete 120 Jugendliche aus Bulgarien auf die Reise zum Weltjugendtag in Lisabon vor und begleitete sie, ein unvergessliches Erlebnis für alle. Es war eine Woch voll von Begegnungen, Feiern von Gottesdiensten und gemeinsamem Unterwegssein. Die letzte Nacht verbrachten sie unter freiem Himmel zusammen mit Tausenden anderen Menschen.In…
Da der Weltjugendtag 2023 in Lisabon – Portugal stattfand, waren unsere Schwestern im Priorat Torres Novas mit Jung und Alt beteiligt. Im Juni 2023 wurde das Kreuz des Weltjugendtags und die Marienikone in Prioratshaus Torres Novas gebracht. Jugendliche der Pfarrei mit dem Weltjugendtagskreuz in der Kapelle des Prioratshauses Torres Novas Jung und Alt sind vereint…
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. Rachel Feller, die am 4. Februar in ihr Amt als Priorin von Tutzing eingesetzt wurde, kam nach Rom für die Einführung durch das Generalat vom 3. bis 5. Juli. Es war eine Gelegenheit, sich näher kennenzulernen und die Basis für eine gute Zusammenarbeit zu schaffen. Möge Gott das Priorat Tutzing unter Leitung von Sr.…
Am Sonntag, dem 14. Mai feierte die Pfarrei von Zarevbrod ihre Messe auf dem Plateau von Stummen. Die Gläubigen, Schwestern und P. Michael genossen die schöne Natur, Gottes Schöpfung. Danach hielten sie zusammen Picknick. P. Michael während der Messfeier Sr. Nadya begleitet die Lieder mit der Gitarre Das Feuer zum Grillen und Sich-Wärmen Es war…
“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. Hilde (Hildegund Anna) Martin, OSB was called home to God on April 29, 2023 in Sorocaba. She was born on May 23, 1938 in Augsburg, Germany, Diocese of Augsburg . She offered herself to God…
“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. Marita (Marita) Haarmann, OSB was called home to God on April 4, 2023 in Haus St. Benedikt / Tutzing. She was born on December 28, 1936 in Dorsten, Germany, Diocese of Münster, Germany. She offered…
Am 19. März wurde Sr. Elenice Aparecida Ferreira für eine zweite Amtszeit als Priorin von Torres Novas wiedergewählt.Das Priorat Torres Novas umfasst die Gemeinschaften in Portugal, Spanien und Angola. The Wahl wurde zeitgleich in Torres Novas – Portugal unter dem Vorsitz von Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca und Kikolo-Luanda / Angola unter dem Vorsitz von Sr. Vania…
On February 4 during first vespers of Sunday, Sr. Rachel Feller was installed as new prioress of Tutzing by Sr. Ruth Schönenberger, who had been delegated by M. Maoro. Sr. Ruth handing to Sr. Rachel the appointment document. The community gathered in the chapel
On the eve of the Epiphany, Fr. Philipp, OSB again blessed all our rooms. The young carol singers from the parish visited us and gratefully accepted our sweets and bank notes for children in Indonesia and around the world who, for various reasons, are at risk or have been victims of violence. We celebrated Epiphany…
“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…
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…
“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 Linus (Anna) Halene, OSB was called home to God on November 6, 2022 in Tutzing. She was born on December 2, 1931 in Ahlen, Germany, Diocese of Mϋnster, Germany. She offered herself…
Also in Torres Novas, Portugal, the Foundation was celebrated with a festive liturgy and a special decoration in the chapel. Likewise, in our small community in Madrid / Spain Foundation Day in our small community in Madrid / Spain Sisters thanked for God’s guidance through our history,from our Founder Fr. Andreas Amrheinto our first Prioress…
After many years of reconstruction the convent building in Zarevbrod could be blessed on September 17. Holy Mass was celebrated in the garden presided by Bishop of Nikopolis, Monsignore Strahil Kavalenov, concelebrated by many priests from all over the country with the participation of around 200 people from near and far. Afterwards the Bishop blessed…
Our summer camp this year started with a 5 day music program conducted by Sr. Franziska Lehmann from Tutzing Priory. The music program was to begin on the 30th of August but already on the 29th of August Sr. Franziska, who had just arrived the same day early in the morning, was ready to meet…
“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 Wynfrith (Therese) Paukner, OSB was called home to God on August 24, 2022 in TUTZING She was born on March 26, 1928 in Vorderau, Germany, Diocese of Regensburg. She offered herself…
In the celebration of Grandparents‘ Day, 07/26, the Elderly, assisted by the Social Educator, made cookies and then presented them to all the grandmothers residing at St. Benedict´s Home (Nursing Home), the Sisters were also able to taste. They were delicious! Congratulations, gifted grannies, you all worked well Our community had a moment of reflection…
“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. Gotthelma (Maria) Zahnbrecher, OSB was called home to God on July 14, 2022 in Tutzing. She was born on January 28, 1925 in Unteraschau, Germany, Diocese of Munich-Freising. She offered herself to…
On the 25th of June, Sr. Angela, Sr. Ludwig and Sr. Tecla joined the Elderly Women Club of Zarev Brod for an excursion to the Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari near Isperih, 62 Kilometres from our town of Shumen. In a full bus of 25 people, we travelled joyfully to this famous historical location. READ MORE…
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…
“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 …
Three Sisters of Tutzing Priory (Sr. Mechthild Hommel, Sr. Katharina Rohrmann and Sr. Veronika Sube) participated in the Assembly of the German Catholics in Stuttgart from May 25 – 29 with the theme „Share Life – Faith – Hope„. Besides many events, discussions and liturgical services most important were the many encounters,…
On April 20 the team of arte.tv came to Tutzing to film for the pilot episode of the new format „Unhappy“. One day they were with Sr. Katharina Rohrmann to talk with her about aspects important for successful living, what can be helpful in dark moments and significant aspects of time and time structure.…
From February 12 to March 9, 2022, M. Maoro Sye assisted by Sr. Regina Tesch held the visitation in Tutzing Priory. They visited the three communities in the Motherhouse, Bernried and Dresden and held workshops in four groups, one in Dresden and three in the motherhouse. Community in Bernried Community in Dresden Group 1 Workshop…
“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 Georg (Waltraud) Nowottny, OSB was called home to God on February 15, 2022 in Haus St. Benedikt / Tutzing. She was born on May 21, 1929 in Breslau, Diocese of Breslau, in Germany. She…
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Angola: Sr. Vitoria and a group of children carrying firewood gathered from the field Instill environmental awareness in our students, starting from the youngest Our Aspirants together with the Sisters prepare the soil, plant, draw water from the well, water the plant, and then joy of the harvest.
Join us in USING ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES! Join us in WASTE RECOCERY, RECYCLING and RECOVERY OF GROCERIES! Join us in EFFICIENT USE OF ENERGY / ELECTRICITY ! Join us in REDUCTION OF CO²! Join us in USE Of ORGANIC PRODUKTS ! Join us in USE Of ORGANIC PRODUKTS ! Join us in ADVOCACY and PRAYER for…
Saving resources / water Adoption of renewable Energy-Installation solar panelEnergy efficiency measure
In the midst of the Sisters and with a reduced number of guests due to corona, we were able tolook back with gratitude to a 100 years lifetime with Sr. Josefa Knab on November 18. With a lovingly designed birthday cake wecelebrated a happy birthday coffee – at whichmayor Marlene Greinwald, pastor Peter Brummerand Mr.…
From September 27 to October 7 M. Maoro Sye with Sr. Regina Tesch did the the canonical visitation in Haus St. Benedikt. It was a precious time of being together and encounter.
SR. GISELINDE (GISELA) SCHAUT , 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. Giselinde (Gisela) Schaut , OSB was called home to God on September 26, 2021 in Haus St. Benedikt, Tutzing She was born on August 12, 1938…
Installation of Sr. Abraham Kang as Superior of Bulgaria On August 26, 2021 M. Maoro Sye installed Sr. Abraham Kang as new superior of Bulgaria. We thank Sr. Abraham for saying Yes and Sr. Maria Agens Cerina, who led the Bulgarian communities for the last three years. Community of Bulgaria with M.…
“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. GUNTLINDA (Gertrud) GANSER , OSB was called home to God on August 16, 2021 in Tutzing. She was born on November 16, 1932 in Untersulmetingen, Germany, Diocese of Rottenburg. She offered…
Heavy rainfall and floods in Germany On June 21 after compline lightning and thunder started. It rattled and cracked against the windows and the quickly lowered shutters. In no time the gutters were filled with hailstones and overflowed. Roses, flowers and shrubs in the garden were broken. Later we had more cases of heavy rainfall…
Bernried celebrates 900th anniversary of the monastery On 25 July in the monastery courtyard. In beautiful weather, many people came together to give thanks for the long history of the village, which is closely linked to the foundation and development of the Augustinian Canons Regular Monastery founded in 1121. A festive gift of a special kind…
The Emmaus community in Dresden is now complete! On July 15th, Sr. Elisabeth-Magdalena Zehe will be appointed as the new superior of our Emmaus community in Dresden. With the move of Sr. Elisabeth-Magdalena Zehe and Sr. Franziska Lehmann, the Emmaus community in Dresden is now complete! + MORE DATAIL
The renewal of the oblation of our seven oblates The feast of St. Benedikt was crowned with the renewal of the oblation of our seven oblates: Lucy, Wilma, Leira Liezel, Emma, Ananie and Liza. Faithfully, without much fuss andwith kindness they care for our old and sick sisters in the infirmary, work in kitchen, laundry…
Final Profession of Sr. Nadya Petrova Ruzhina On the Solemnity of St. Benedict, Patron of Europe, Sr. Nadya Ruzhina had her final profession in Tutzing / Germany. Coming from Bulgaria she had her monastic, spiritual and professional formation in Germany being part of Tutzing Priory. Sr. Ruth Schönenberger, Prioress of Tutzing, gave her the ring…
Zarev brod community in Germany For the feast of St. Benedict this year, on July 11th as a community we were invited to Tutzing priory for the final profession of our one and only Bulgarian Sr. Nadya Ruzhina. We travelled on the 8th of July, together with the parents of Sr. Nadya and her brother.…
Laudato Si, Praise to you, My Lord! The fruits of the earth and human labor, signs of the goodness of our God!
“Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name, you are mine.” Is 43,1 Sister Monika (Franziska) Brandl, OSB was called home to God on April 24, 2021 in Haus St. Benedikt/Tutzing. She was born on October 14, 1932 in Oberneukirchen, Germany. She belonged to the diocese of…
Easter Candles Display The Easter candles express God’s love and mercy, falling upon the world through Jesus Christ who is the Beginning and the End. The Cross carved on the Easter candle conveys the Paschal Journey of suffering, death and resurrection of Christ. The priory house Easter Candles were displayed, decorated by Sr. Liberata…
Sr. Letícia da Costa Alves, 50th Jubilee of Consecrated Life to the Lord Due to the lockdown, everything was very restricted, but she was granted the grace of having Holy Mass in the Community Chapel. You seduced me, Lord, and I let myself be seduced; you were too strong for me, and you prevailed.
