• As already indicated in the last “update”, Sr. Lucy Jacob was with our Sisters of the Anglo-Irish region for a visit and returned to the Generalate on 7th May. Both for the Sisters and for Sr. Lucy it was a very enriching experience.

• Sr. Rosily Mathew, our general bursar, paid her maiden visit to England and Ireland and got herself better informed of the financial situation and administration of the region. This experience definitely enhances her in her role and tasks in the Congregation.

• In the spirit of synodality, the members of the General Council are engaged in the task of accompanying our sisters at their provincial/regional chapters as facilitators.
  • Sr. Cécile Ndaya has been with the chapter group of the Community of Belgium South which had its chapter over five weekends, from 04 April to 07 May 2022.
  • Sr. Angélique Dikete and Sr. Cecile Ndaya are in the provinces of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Bernard respectively. Both the provinces have their chapters simultaneously from 15-20 May.
  • Sr. Deeptika Silva is with the Sisters of Pakistan whose chapter falls between the 18th and 23rd of May.
  • Sr. Roshni Barla has just left for Ranchi. She will be with the chapter members of the province from 20-25 May.

We remain united with them and with our Sisters in these provinces in Spirit and assure them of our prayerful support as they journey together in discernment.

• On Saturday, the 14th, our Mother House in Gent welcomed a good many of our Sisters from the various communities of Europe who joined the Jubilerians of this year in praise and thanksgiving for their 75, 70, 60 or 50 years of their commitment in the Congregation. The thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration was followed by a reception culminating in a sumptuous meal. Vibrations of joy and excitement filled the air as sisters socialised and exchanged news with one another.

Please click this link to view the photos : Jubilee celebration in Ghent

• On 16th May, the community had the joy of welcoming his Lordship Raymond Wickramasinghe, the Bishop of Galle, Sri Lanka who paid us a courtesy visit along with his secretary, Fr. Ruwan. We had some grace-filled moments with them.