Sr. Simonette, from Madagascar, has arrived in the Philippines to begin her studies at the Institute of Formation and Religious Studies (IFRS). During the day of integration, November 9, 2019, Sr. Joyce, from Papua New Guinea, helped Simonette find her way around the IFRS. The students welcomed the new arrivals with traditional dances and costumes.
"I asked the whole Church to live an extraordinary missionary month in October 2019". And referring to the Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region – currently being held in Rome, Pope Francis said, "a renewed Pentecost opens wide the doors of the Church, in order that no culture remain closed in on itself and no people cut off from the universal communion of the Faith…" This Synod is a moment of ecclesial importance for the whole Church. For Francis it means, "Understanding…
Happy Birthday Sr. Angèle! On October 22nd the Mother House community gathered together for a day of jubilation and thanksgiving for Sister Angèle Blain's 100th birthday. "You are probably saying that all is prepared because on the 17th of this month we celebrated Sr. Félicité and the tone was set!" Yes, the tone was set, but each person is unique and a party can adjust to the person it celebrates. Angèle, surrounded by her three sisters: Anne-Marie, Germaine and Geneviève took their places early, sitting in the…
This Saturday, the 26th of October, the party continued with the Blain family well represented. After giving thanks during the Eucharist with the community, the "festivities" moved to the sisters' community room, well decorated thanks to some talented people. In a warm and relaxed atmosphere, Angèle could probably feel God winking at her, making her continually say, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! So many memories were brought back, filled with life and humour to animate the day! What wonders were told! Angèle has joined the centenarian club…