Events

On September 29, Father Bernard Noyer (o.m.i. and chaplain at the motherhouse) began his homily with the following words: "Since your foundation in 1816, times have not changed. The battle against the forces of evil, against all forms of suffering, against difficulties and injustice, still exists. But we have the certainty of God's Presence at our side. Jesus promised us this, and He is a faithful God; He keeps His word, ... always: "I am with you always, to the end of the age" (Mt 28:20). And…

With all today's conflicts, war between Israel and Hamas, war in Armenia, Ukraine, and elsewhere, shouldn't we rather be talking about de-creation, de-construction, demolition, which generate the death of innocents, suffering, violence, exile and migration? Since the dawn of time, history has been repeating itself. God is always present, telling us again and again: "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth" (Genesis 1:28). He also tells us: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth" (Matthew 6:19). "Living the vocation of protectors of God's work…

Monday, October 16, 2023 In the Mother House chapel, moved by the Spirit, the Eucharistic celebration, presided over by Father Marivin and our chaplain, brings us together as a congregational body. « Let us be transformed by the Spirit » An illuminated globe, the flags of each entity and vigil lights in front of the altar give the international flavor of our congregation. Scripture texts: Galatians 5:16-25 and Luke 4:16-22 open our hearts to following Christ, today as yesterday, looking to the future. In his homily, Father…

Wednesday July 19, 2023: arrival of young sisters from Cameroon, Madagascar, and Papua New Guinea for the international session on the charism of the congregation. Sunday August 13, 2023: the session is coming to a close. It was at this time that sisters living close by, as well as Friends-Associates who lived a time of mission in Madagascar and or Cameroon, were invited to share in a day of festivity. The day started with the Eucharist celebrated by Father Bernard Noyer, chaplain of the Mother House.  …