Synodality assists in formation in Nigerian Catholic schools for girls

Synodality assists in formation in Nigerian Catholic schools for girls

Vatican news The spirit of synodality offered fruitful advice in the training of young girls in Catholic schools in Nigeria, according to Sr. Justina Adejo, an Augustinian religious sister. By Michael Maduekwe The sister Justina Adejo, Augustinian sisters of the mercy of Jesus, shared her experiences on the way in which the listening and sharing…

Jubilee: Hilton Foundation seeks to ‘elevate voices of Catholic sisters’

Jubilee: Hilton Foundation seeks to ‘elevate voices of Catholic sisters’

As dozens of nuns gather in Rome for the Jubilee for Communication, Linda Hilton, president of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, describes her charity’s efforts to provide financial support to Catholic sisters in their missions in serving the causes of peace: justice and education. By Devin Watkins “Their stories need to be told so that…

Sr. Mukari: Synodality will prove a ‘game-changer’ for women in Africa

Sr. Mukari: Synodality will prove a ‘game-changer’ for women in Africa

Vatican news Following the Synod on Synodality, Catholic nuns in Africa are expressing their hopes for a Church that more deeply values ​​and includes women, particularly in leadership and community roles. By Susan Nzomo For many nuns, the synodal process marks a long-overdue shift toward inclusion and shared responsibility. They believe the results of the…

Namibia: Religious sister founds first theological and spiritual training center

Namibia: Religious sister founds first theological and spiritual training center

Vatican news Religious vocations in Namibia are on the rise, creating an urgent need for adequate formation of sisters. Responding to this call, Sister Anne Arabome took the initiative to create the first theological and spiritual training center in Namibia to empower religious sisters in their vocation. By Sr. Michelle Njeri, OSF Continuing training in…

Light for Rwandan children: Sister Pia on ministering among the blind

Light for Rwandan children: Sister Pia on ministering among the blind

Vatican news “Gratitude, curiosity, receptivity and pleasure in the smallest things” is how Sister Pia Gumińska, of the School and Educational Center for Blind Children of Rwanda, describes the divine love revealed in the parishes of the center. By Tomasz Zielenkiewicz With a population of 14 million, Catholics remember Rwanda for an apparition of the…

‘Sr. Claire’ centre offers hope to children with intellectual disabilities

‘Sr. Claire’ centre offers hope to children with intellectual disabilities

Vatican news “In certain ethnic groups in sub-Saharan Africa, people with intellectual disabilities are often marginalized,” explains Sister Claudia Samba, FCSM who worked for eight years with children with intellectual disabilities in Senegal and Mauritania, at school “Sr Claire.” Center in Rosso. By Sr Marie Pépine Matendakama, FSCM “The category of intellectually disabled children is…