• The canonical visitation of Sr. Lucy Jacob in the Dutch Speaking Province was a time of grace for the Sisters of the province as well as for herself. The latter is now back in the Generalate, warmly welcomed not only by the members of the community but also by a pile of accumulated tasks!

• Final professions

• We congratulate our dear Sisters Roshanthini Mariyathas, Jeyalini Philipneris and Nilushi Wijesooriya, from the Province of Sri Lanka, who made their perpetual commitment on the 4th December, at St Theresa’s Church, Thimbirigasyaya. The chief celebrant was Rev. Fr. Joseph Jeyaseelan, CMF, who also preached an inspiring homily. Some SCJMs and the families of the sisters were present for the celebration.

From left to right : Sisters Roshanthini Mariyathas, Nilushi Wijesooriya and Jeyalini Philipneris

• 8th December was a great day for the sisters in Delhi province as 4 young sisters, Srs. Meenu Sidhu, Rose Mary Ekka, Juhi Gulab Xalxo and Asha Priya Tirkey pronounced their final vows in Sacred Heart Convent chapel, Amritsar. Most Rev. Agnelo Rufino Gracias, the Apostolic Administrator of Jalandhar diocese, was the main celebrant of the Holy Eucharist.

Congratulations dear sisters. May God continue to accompany you in your commitment to Him!

From left to right : Sisters Meenu Sidhu, Rose Mary Ekka, Juhi Gulab Xalxo and Asha Priya Tirkey

Please click this link to watch the video of the profession.

• On the same day also, in Hinoo, ten sisters of the Ranchi province took their final vows during a solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by the auxiliary bishop of Ranchi archdiocese, Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas: Sisters Alka Bara, Rita Toppo, Kiran Baa, Renu Pushpa Lakra, Basanti Kandulna, Sunita Murmu, Maria Goreti Kerketta, Santrima lakra, Shalini Minj and Promila Samad. Congratulations dear sisters. May God bless you!

• Sisters Angélique Dikete and Cécile Ndaya are now in the province of St. Vincent de Paul, Congo to accompany the Sisters of the province in their discernment for the nomination of a new leadership team. They will be in the province till 05 January 2022. Your valuable prayers are requested for the province during this very important time in the life of the Congregation.

• Sr. Roshni Barla is safely back in Brussels after her home visit. Her father is growing weaker with age related health issues and is in need of much help and support. Nevertheless, Sr. Roshni’s presence with him has strengthened and energised him a lot.

• Sr. Valsam Jose is on her way to India in the wake of the sudden and unexpected death of her younger brother. Her presence will certainly be a great support to the members of the family. May the Lord grant eternal peace to the departed soul and consolation to the bereaved family members.