8월 15일, 수련자 성 엘리사벳 자매가 처서원을 하였습니다.  호세마리아 수녀로 새이름을 받게 되었습니다. 하느님께서 수녀님의 성소에 힘이 되어주시고 지켜주시길 기도합니다. !

2023년 8월 15일, 축복식을 통해 Tuluyan ni San Benito (TSB)는 다시 한 번 노숙자를 환영했습니다. 8월 15일부터  Tuluyan ni San Benito는 다시 문을 열어 노숙자들에게 샤워를 할 수 있고, 옷을 세탁하고, 음식을 준비하고 조리하며 하루 동안 쉴 수 있는 장소를 제공 수 있게 되있습니다.

7월 18일, 대구 프리오랏은 서 마오로 총장님의 주재하에 선거 총회를 열었습니다. 이 베타니아 수녀님이 원장으로 선출되셨습니다. 수녀님은 현재 나이로비 프리오랏에서 재양성 중이시며 총회에 참석하지 않았습니다. 이 베타니아 수녀님

 “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. Veronica (Nuttalia Lopez) Origines,  OSB   was called home to God on May 209, 2023 in Marikina. She was born on August 22, 1927 in  Dagupan, Archdiocese of  Lingayen-Dagupan. She offered herself to God through…

  “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. Winfrieda (Milagros) Bugayong,  OSB   was called home to God on April 8, 2023 in Marikina. She was born on April 11, 1920 in  Manila,   Archdiocese of  Manila. She offered herself to God through Temporary Profession…

Sr. Cordia, Sr. Marie Angelo, Sr. Mary Grace The Rite of final profession of Sr.Marie Angelo Park, OSB Sr. Cordia Choi, OSBSr. Mary Grace Kim, OSBWill be celebrated during MassOn Friday February 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM At Daegu Priory Chapel Novice Christina The Rite of first profession of Nov. Christina Kim Will be celebrated…

For the official visitation of Daegu priory Sr. Katharina Mtitu came to Korea together with Prioress General M. Maoro Sye, She visited Seoul priory from 19th December to 23rd December. She had a big smile on her face when the sisters greeted her with welcoming words in Kiswahili ‘Karibu Sana’.  In spite of busy season…

Seoul Aewha School is a school for students with hearing impairment and mental challenges offering them education from nursery to High School. After graduation in High school, students can still enroll in  vocational education. Their educational programs are enjoyable and profitable for their future. Their education is not purely academic, but involves as well social…

 When tropical storm Paeng rained down on us in October, St. Scholastica Spirituality Center (SSCS) lived under a cloud of fog for days. The grounds were littered with broken branches, twigs and leaves and roofs leaked where the winds had torn down gutters and windows. However, the skies lifted up on All Saints and All…

November 26 at 2: 00 – 5: 00 PM,  Our instructor, Ms. Liesl Chua showed us first some video clips about how to paint on glass. She also presented to us the different types of brushes as well as the paints such as acrylic and enamel which are used for glass.  Our instructor is a…

October is Peasant and Indigenous Peoples’ Month in the country. Our local farmers, many of whom are indigenous peoples, form the backbone of our agricultural economy and society. They are the ones providing food on our table, but they are also the most impoverished sector in our country due to contnuing threats of land conversion,…

Offering of the resolution cards at the beginning of the Season of Creation  On 04 September, the day of Creation, we offered cards with our resolutions at the altar, as we entered the chapel in procession for the night prayer. The altar was decorated with the image of the burning bush, logo of this year’s…

 The On-going Formation Team of the Manila Priory organized an online Basic Flower Arrangement Workshop last August 19-20, 2022 from 2:30 – 5:30 in the afternoon. because of COVID infection, this time among men, women employees and three Sisters in the Priory House, but fortunately it pushed through on the scheduled dates. The facilitator, Ms…

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…

“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. Marie Via (Myong Ja) Sye, OSB  was called home to God on June 7, 2022 in Seoul. She was born on February 4, 1941  in  Ansung,  Diocese of Suwon, Korea. 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. Caecilia (Ok Joo) KANG, OSB was called home to God on April 24, 2022 in Daegu. She was born on October 19, 1941  in  Wonsan,  Diocese of  Hamheung. She offered herself to God through Temporary…

“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. Simeon (Hwa Ja) Hong, OSB was called home to God on April 24, 2022 in Daegu. She was born on May 19, 1944  in  Daegu, Archdiocese of  Daegu. She offered…

“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. Alicia (Leonila) SOBREVIÑAS, OSB  was called home to God on April 17, 2022 in Marikina She was born on January 17, 1938  in  Pakil,  Laguna Diocese of  San Pablo. She offered herself…

“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. M.  Consuelo (Marilyn) de la Paz, OSB was called home to God on April 2, 2022 in Manila She was born on September 6, 1950 in  Manila,  Archdiocese of  Manila. She…

“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. M.  Consuelo (Marilyn) de la Paz, OSB was called home to God on April 2, 2022 in Manila She was born on September 6, 1950 in  Manila,  Archdiocese of  Manila. She…

Final Profession of Sr. Aloysia Lee On February 12, 2022 Sr. Aloysia Lee said her Yes in the Final Profession in Daegu Priory House. Congratulations to Sr. Serena and Daegu Priory! May God always protect and guide her on her way to Him! Priory Website >>

First Profession of Sr. Sr. Serena Lee On Feb 10, 2022 Novice Elia (Su-Min) Jung made her first profession in Daegu / Korea. From now on she will be called Sr. Serena. Congratulations to Sr. Serena and Daegu Priory! May God always protect and guide her on her way to Him! Priory Website >>

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“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. Jin-I (Su Jin) Kim, OSB  was called home to God on December 18, 2021 in Seoul. She was born on November 30, 1971 in Busan, Korea, Diocese of Busan. She offered herself…

“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. Marie Vita (Mi Young) Kim, OSB  was called home to God on December 04,  2021 in Seoul She was born on 01 September, 1945 in Seoul, Diocese of Seoul in Korea.  She…

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FINAL PROFESSION IN Manila Despite the continuing pandemic and the political turmoil in the country, God still intervenes. On the 4th of September 2021, Saturday, a day dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sr. Matthea A. Husmillo, OSB of the Diocese of Legazpi, committed her whole self to God in perpetuity at…

Jubilee 25 Years Missionary Benedictine Presence in Punalur / India On August 22, 2021 the Punalur community in India opened the two month celebration of 25 years Missionary Benedictine Presence in India. Bishop Selvister Ponnumuthan presided over the Holy Mass to mark the begin of the jubilee celebration. We join our community of Punalur in…

We congratulate Sr. Winfrieda and the Manila Priory!   May her faithfulness encourage us on our way!

Daegu Fatima Hospital’s Zero Waste Shop, ‘Ayang-ro 99’ As ecological environmental problems become more serious, the Zero Waste Shop “Ayang-ro 99” was opened at Daegu Fatima Hospital to spread eco-friendly daily culture through the introduction and sale of Zero West goods that can be used in daily life. Currently, the Zero Waste Shop is temporarily…

On August 15, 2021 Sr. Benedicta Kim said her yes during the celebration of her first profession in Daegu / Korea.    “The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer” Psalms 18:2

Soup Kitchen episode in time of pandemic by Sr. Nicolao Park OSB At present our soup kitchen delivers packed lunches to 50 persons with the help of 15-20 volunteers every day and packed appetizers (side dishes) for 17 persons twice a week. And more than 70 number of the elder come to the soup kitchen.…

Music concert for the dedication of a new Organ on the feast of St. Benedict Seoul Priory On 10th July, there was a dedication music concert of the new organ which was donated by Theresa Park, last May in our convent chaple. This ensemble piece was wonderful. Because of Covid 19, we could not invite…

Video meeting during the Covid-19 Pandemic On-line community assembly The whole community had an Untact Video Conference Monday evening of May 3rd in order to discuss the reconstruction plan of Sangji Retreat House.  After the report of Sr. Illumina, all community members shared their opinions. Cenacle, LAN cable vocation meeting At 10:00 a.m. every Sunday…

Dr. Giorgio Bordin and family help the poor Sisters were divided into two groups and discussed the furture and the problem of rebuilding of the retreat house in the light of the morning lecture.

Dr. Giorgio Bordin and family help the poor The 22nd Manila Priory Chapter held in April 2019 has endorsed to all the communities: “that each community shall plant and nurture at least 100 trees within 2 years as a manifestation of our Benedictine stewardship.” Likewise, this is an affirmative action to the recommendation of the 13th…

Blessing Ceremony for Completion of the Extension of Outpatient Ward The two-year extension and remodeling work of the outpatient ward, which started in April 2019 as part of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Changwon Fatima Hospital, was completed, and the dedication ceremony of the new chapel of hospital was held along with…

Sister Mary Daniel Park , 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 Sister Mary Daniel (Jae Yoon) Park, OSB  was called home to God on May 23, 2021 in Daegu . She was born on April 13, 1938 in…

Prioress of the Seoul Priory’s Visit to the Daegu Priory House Sr. Illumina Lee, Prioress of Seoul Priory, and Sr. Theresa Kim, councilor, visited the Daegu Priory House and Scholastica House.  She hoped the two Priories, Daegu and Seoul, would walk well together as spiritual companions on the journey of religious life.

The Invitation Card for the First Profession in Manila   

Prioress of the Seoul Priory’s Visit to the Daegu Priory House In mid-April 2021, numerous community pantries have sprouted across the country to help others in need of food and other basic necessities through donated goods or cash by people of goodwill.  This concept of Filipino ‘bayanihan’ or solidarity with those in dire need amid…

  Sr. Mary Thomas Prado was installed as Prioress of Manila / Philippines on April 11, 2021. She was elected Prioress of Manila / Philippines on February 16, 2021.  

“Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name, you are mine.” Is 43,1 Sister Sebastiana (Mi Ja) Im, OSB  was called home to God on April 9, 2021 in Deagu.  She offered herself to God through Temporary Profession on September 17, 1969 in Daegu / Korea and Perpetual…

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…

The Community in Baguio / Philippines Shelters Children with Special Needs from Ash fall of Taal Volcano Eruption   Taal Volcano Eruption January 2020 Missionary Benedictine Sisters St. Scholastica’s Convent & Retreat House Baguio City The Community Missionary Benedictine Sisters, Baguio City Shelters Children with Special Needs from Ash Fall of Taal Volcano Eruption by…