Inclusion in the candidacy of the Brazilian province
On 08.01.2024, the Brazilian province of Mirele accepted Alexandre da Costa as a candidate.
First profession and religious jubilees in Brazil
Big day of celebration in the Brazilian province! On January 7, 2024, Sr. Edilene Maria Cesário da Silva celebrated her first profession. Sr. Rosa Maria Lochmiller celebrated 40 years of profession and Sr. Fides Gonçalves 70 years of profession.
Provincial chapter in South Africa
From January 2-7, 2024, the provincial chapter met in South Africa and discussed the important issues of the province.
Novitiate admission in the South African province
On New Year's Day 2024, two postulants, Ntabiseng and Mbali, were admitted to the novitiate in the South African province. God's blessing to you and the whole province! On the photo from left: Sr. Leonarda (Novitiate Director), Ntabiseng (Novice), Sr.…
German Provincial Chapter 27.12.2023-5.1.2024
The Provincial Chapter of the German Province met from 27.12.2023 to 5.1.2024, discussed important current developments and made the necessary decisions for the future. The photo shows the sisters entering the chapter house after the ceremonial opening in the chapel.
Language course completed
Today our South African missionary in Brazil completed the language and integration course of the Bishops' Conference in Brasilia. Congratulations Sr. Marie-Gabriella!
Clothing in South Africa
On October 7, the South African Province celebrated the investiture of three novices: from left to right: Sr. Anna Francisca, Sr. Mary Magdalene, Sr. Roselima Teresa together with Sr. Emmanuela (Provincial Superior)
Election to the Executive Board of the DOK
At the end of the General Assembly of the German Conference of Superiors of Religious Orders, in a supplementary election, Superior General Sr. M. Karin Berger OSF (Sießen Franciscan Sisters, 2nd from right) and Fr. Dr. Stefan Tertünte SCJ (Sacred…
Journey to the roots
From 05. until May 25, 10 South African fellow sisters were in Germany and Italy on the traces of our history. The first week took place in Germany, mainly in Sießen at the Motherhouse, but also with visits to Dillingen…
