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…
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…
Vatican news Pope Francis meets the Carmelite sisters, messengers of the Holy Spirit, and invites the nuns to lead a life of prayer and evangelization in accordance with their tradition. By Devin Watkins “The words of Saint Paul must resonate in the heart of every baptized person: “Woe is me if I do not proclaim…
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…
Vatican news On the sidelines of Pope Francis’ visit to schoolchildren in Port Moresby, Sister Florentina Cho expressed confidence in the younger generations, saying her religious congregation seeks to shape them into responsible citizens and future leaders of Papua New Guinea. By Claudia Torres – Port Moresby Sister Florentina Cho has been a missionary in…
Vatican news Sister Shalini Mulackal, a professor at Vidyajyoti College of Theology, shares her experience of teaching contextual theology, taking her students into the slums of the Indian city of Delhi to engage them more deeply in promoting the cause of the poor. By Sister Greta Pereira, OCV Sister Shalini Mulackal has been a professor…
Vatican news Catholic Sisters in Kenya launch the Catholic Sisters Communications Network (CNCS). Director, Sr Michelle Njeri OSF, reveals: “Our vision is to be a vibrant network of empowered Catholic sisters, evangelizing through stories of social transformation. By Sr. Christine Masivo Cps In a groundbreaking initiative, Catholic Sisters in Kenya, under the umbrella of the…
Vatican news “In our rapidly changing world, we must celebrate the incredible work of dedicated nuns and empower them to continue moving forward. » Sister Jane Wakahiu is a true woman of hope, not only for Catholic sisters, but for all those who strive to make a difference in the world. By Sr. Roselyne Wambani…
Vatican news As a nun teaching at Catholic universities in Lebanon, Sister Suzanne Wakim has found that many people of different faiths enjoy attending her lectures on Christ in philosophy. By Fr. Paweł Rytel-Andrianik & Tomasz Zielenkiewicz Sister Suzanne Wakim is one of many nuns who teach at Catholic universities in Lebanon. She teaches philosophy…
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…