An important milestone in the history of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary of the Region of Mali took place on 12 January 2025 with the installation of the new leadership team, composed of Sister Rose Meta (Regional Superior), Sister Marie-Madeleine Kabwiz (Regional Councillor) and Sister Monique Mutshiaudi (Regional Councillor).
From left to right: Sister Marie-Madeleine Kabwiz, Sister Rose Meta (Regional Superior), and Sister Monique Mutshiaudi
The meaningful installation ceremony took place during the well-prepared evening prayer on the theme ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. All the sisters of the Region took part in this celebration, with the exception of the two sisters who are studying in the Congo.
Accompanied by the sisters in procession, lively songs and rhythmic dance steps, the new leadership team was warmly welcomed in the chapel of the Community of Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours (Regional House) in San. Each of them held a flower of different colours in her hand, which she placed in a vase in front of the altar to mark the diversity of the contribution each one will make to the team.
During the prayer, Sister Angélique Dikete, General Councillor, read the letter of appointment of the new leadership team on behalf of Sister Lucy Jacob, Superior General. In response to the call to leadership in the Region, the three sisters received the Bible, the Constitutions and Statutes and the globe to symbolise the importance of their fidelity to the Word of God, their commitment to the Congregation and their willingness to go beyond borders.
The presentation of the symbols was followed by the blessing of each member of the new regional team by the two General Councillors, delegated by the Superior General, and their welcome by all the sisters of the Region, according to their rank of profession. The sisters promised their support, cooperation and collaboration. They prayed fervently for the new team and expressed their gratitude to the outgoing members, Sister Marie-Véronique Kapinga and Sister Joséphine Mavanga.
The celebration concluded with a fraternal meal followed by a lovely evening of recreation.
May the new members of the Mali Region leadership team be empowered and touched by the Lord to be true pilgrims of hope for all the sisters in the Region and for all the people they meet along the way.
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News from the Generalate
Installation of the new leadership team of the Region of Mali