Last Saturday was a very special day for the St. Philip’s parish youth, they had a day of retreat. More than sixty young people were able to attend, some came from outstations and others from St. Ignatius parish. God blessed us abundantly. Fr. Dlamini has thought us as Catholic teachers doing touching lessons for young people. Br. Mkhonta reflected on how to keep…
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Thursday, July 21, was a very busy day. After a time dedicated to discernment and personal prayer, the new General Council was elected. The newly elected Sisters are: Sr. Patricia Godoy, Sr. Gilda Mendoza and Sr. Stella Maris Elena, former General Councilor. Together with the General Superior, Sr. Maria Eliane Azevedo Da Silva, they will…
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During the last week of the General Chapter, we were busy with the revision and approval of the Mandates and Recommendations for the areas of Vocation, Formation, Government, Constitutions and Statutes. Once this phase of work was completed, on Monday, July 18, we proceeded to begin the discernment that would lead to the election of…
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This weekend was also full of events! After the lay people left, Saturday was Argentine Independence Day while Sunday saw new interviews for the Oral History project and in the evening we attended the screening of Sister Elisa Helena Coelho and Sister Flora Giovagnoli, also for the Oral History project. In addition, Sister Matilde’s birthday…
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Today, July 5, we continued to reflect on Discernment, trying to distinguish what is beginning to emerge and what common elements can already be perceived. In the second session of the morning, Sister Mercedes Casas Sánchez, of the Congregation of Daughters of the Holy Spirit, presented the theme: We are MISSION, and MISSION is the…
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On July 4 2022, we began the second week of activities of the XVI General Chapter. We started the journey by praying and reflecting on the aspects discussed in the first week. Then we had individual and collective reflections on Discernment, led by Mr. Chris Lowney. He helped us to recognize that we live in…
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The first weekend spent together during this XVI General Chapter was very intense and beautiful.Some sisters and lay people went on a trip to the Royal Palace of Caserta. With the help of a guide they walked around the beautiful gardens, which are known all over the world. They had a great time together! On…
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On this fourth day (June 30) of the XVI General Chapter, Sisters and Lay people followed the presentation of the International Health Commission’s report, made by Sr. Concepcion Vallecillo, a Sister Delegate present in the Chapter. The other Commission members added their input by means of a video presentation recalling Mother Cabrini’s dream and the…
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Today, June 29 2022, we began with a sharing of comments on the report of the General Superior, from each of the groups in which we had worked the day before. There was congruity in the aspects each group had discussed. Then Sr. Stella Maris Elena, General Treasurer, presented the Institute’s Financial Report, in collaboration…
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The 16th General Chapter is approaching and Sister Barbara Staley, Mother General wants to give her own message of encouragement, her own reflection at this stage of preparation for this important moment. Enjoy listening and good meditation! Se acerca el 16º Capítulo General y la Hermana Barbara Staley, Madre General, quiere dar su propio mensaje…
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“The beloved month of June has appeared, in which all united in one heart, near or far, animated by the same faith and trust, we will honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus, procuring Him all the glory of loving hearts.” St. Frances Xavier Cabrini On Sunday, June 5, we resumed the feast of Corpus Christi…
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