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Final Vows in Madagascar

« God is Love » On August 24, the Region of Madagascar had the joy of celebrating the final vows of Sister Jeanne Marie Merline. During the celebration held the evening before, Jeanne gave her testimony and her parents gave her their blessing. The mass of the 24th was held at the Holy Family parish in Ambohimena, Antirabique. It was presided over by Monseigneur Marcellin, the Bishop of Fénérive, who was accompanied by 11 priests. The mass of the 24th was held at the Holy Family…

September 2019, Season of Creation!

"The web of life: biodiversity as God's blessing." From September 1st to October 4th, 2019, Christian Churches are called to participate in the "Season of Creation", with the theme, "The web of life: biodiversity as God's blessing." Since 2015, at the initiative of Pope Francis, the 1st of September is the "World day of prayer for the care of creation". On October 4th we celebrate Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology. In September 2017, the term green Church was started in France with…

Mission in the Diocese of Ihosy

We arrived in the diocese of Ihosy, in the district of Ankily, on Friday, September 7, 2018. There were delegates from each community in the Region who accompanied us right to our new place of mission. The Parish Priest, his pastoral teams and a few Christians were waiting to welcome us when we arrived. On September 8, all the Christians of the district were present at the inaugural mass, presided by Monseigneur Fulgence, Bishop of the place. This was followed by speeches and blessing the house. I…

Used stamps

No! Don’t throw them away! At the Mother House of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 1 rue Angélique Le Sourd 56220 St Jacut les Pins, France, used stamps are collected for the missions. All you have to do is cut carefully around the stamp, trying not to cut its teeth. All categories of stamps are welcomed: small and large formats, French or foreign. A group of sisters prepares them before sending them to the Saint Pierre Chanel Association where they are sold in benefit…