Today, on January 5, 2026, our South African Province celebrated a wonderful feast with many guests. Sr. M. Laurentia and Sr. M. Simone had their first profession. Religious jubilees: 25 years: Sr Francisca, Sr Nichola, Sr Servia, Sr Ernestina and…
The new year marked the start of a new chapter in Mpho Litabe and Pako Moremi's religious training. They were accepted into the novitiate of the South African Province. The picture shows them with Provincial Superior Sr M. Emanuela Khwepe…
A brief review of the most important events of 2025 in our congregation.
In the last days of the year, the Brazilian province experienced much joy. Domingas was accepted into candidacy. For Juilana, Mireli and Silvania, the canonical novitiate year began. Sr. Edilene Maria renewed her profession for another three years. May the…
On December 21, Margarete Fendt, 28, from Weilheim in the German Province was accepted as a candidate. We are delighted about this special Christmas present. The prospective pastoral worker Margarete gave a moving account of her life, how she…
two shepherds are on their way their journey makes sense because they have a destination hoping they are our two shepherds otherwise they would not be on their way they have already experienced it setting out is worthwhile they are…
The International Association of Superiors General has now been in existence for 60 years. This was celebrated extensively this year. Pope Leo also sent a message. To mark this anniversary, a film was put together documenting the good work of…
Every year shortly before Advent, the Missionsprokur publishes a letter reporting on the projects for which the donations are used. You can read it here. 2025 Advent Letter Mission Procure Franciscan Sisters of Siessen If you would also like to…
These days, Sr M. Theresina Feherenbacher has sent out her Christmas letter with lots of interesting information about her work in Brazil. Christmas letter 2025 Sr Theresina BR Please note that donations must be made to: Kongregation der Franziskanerinnen von…
The World Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, will take place from November 10 - 21. Preparations are in full swing. A number of Christian organizations such as Misereor and Bread for the World will also be on site,…
