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  • Message for Sister Laetitia

    on 10th Jan, 2026

    We are close to you and we remember certain events, certain moments in life with you, and we share them with this assembly.

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  • California Region January 2026 News

    on 9th Jan, 2026

    As we bid farewell to the old and embrace the new, we have some important news to share with you. We have a new Leadership Team.

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  • Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, 2026

    on 30th Dec, 2025

    Mary, Mother of God, holds a unique and profound place in Christian faith. She is not only the mother of Jesus but also a model of faith, humility, and obedience to God's will.

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  • Christmas Message from California 2025

    on 24th Dec, 2025

    Christmas reminds us we’re on a journey…

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  • Burundi News Letter, December 2025

    on 24th Dec, 2025

    In keeping with our cherished tradition, our nursery school, Colette De Brandt, organizes the Christmas celebration for the Children and Parents.

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  • 2025 Christmas Message from CLT

    on 22nd Dec, 2025

    Merry Christmas 2025

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  • Africa Region News December 2025

    on 13th Dec, 2025

    We are always grateful to God for the many blessings He bestows upon us and for guiding us in all that we do.

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  • Religious Life, a Treasure, a Gift from God and a Convenat of Love

    on 5th Dec, 2025

    Like sunlight spilling over the horizons, God's love has illuminated every corner of our lives and pausing to look back at our Religious journey

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  • Sr. Catherine McShane (Mary Columbanus) Mass of the Resurrection and interment

    on 4th Dec, 2025

    Mass at Holy Redeemer Chapel - Holy Cross, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery on December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM

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  • English Region Update

    on 1st Dec, 2025

    Dear Sisters, It has been a year since we gave you any update! Where does the time go? There have been a few highlights this year....

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  • Message December 1, 2025

    on 30th Nov, 2025

    On December 1st we remember the going home to God of our Founder, Constant Van Crombrugghe (1865).

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  • Sister Catherine McShane RIP

    on 25th Nov, 2025

    Sr. Catherine McShane went to God last evening, November 24, 2025 at 8:20pm.

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  • Remembering Our Deceased Sisters: A Day of Reflection and Gratitude

    on 16th Nov, 2025

    This day is traditionally set aside for reflection and remembrance, allowing the Community to come together in a spirit of gratitude and love.

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  • Sister Leatitia RIP

    on 15th Nov, 2025

    Our Sister Laetitia (Gahimbare) returned to the Father's house on the morning of Thursday, November 13, 2025.

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  • Sister Louis Marie - Tributes November 2025

    on 15th Nov, 2025

    Tributes to Sister Louis Marie Hanrahan RIP

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  • California Region - October Days 2025

    on 1st Nov, 2025

    As is our tradition, the California Region assembled in Palos Verdes on the third weekend of October.

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  • Sr. Louis Marie Hanrahan (Philomena) Mass of the Resurrection and Burial

    on 27th Oct, 2025

    Sr. Louis Marie Hanrahan (Philomena) Mass of the Resurrection and Burial

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  • Sister Louis Marie (Philomena) Hanrahan RIP

    on 24th Oct, 2025

    Sr. Louis Marie went to God peacefully last evening at 6:32pm (PST).

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  • A farewell gathering for Sr Bernie Hanrahan

    on 20th Oct, 2025

    On 12 th October, 2025, the sisters in the Irish region gathered at Tallaght community to bid farewell to Bernie.

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  • St. Paul the Apostle School at 90

    on 17th Oct, 2025

    On October 6th, 2025, the DMJ Community celebrated the 90th Anniversary of the foundation of St. Paul the Apostle School.

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  • Africa News October 2025

    on 14th Oct, 2025

    Yes, rejoice in the Lord always! We have concluded a season of celebrations in Africa, where we witnessed Perpetual Vows, First Vows, the reception of Novices, and the reception of Postulants. We are truly grateful to God for His blessings!

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  • Founder's Birthday October 2025

    on 13th Oct, 2025

    Canon van Crombrugghe ministered in a time after the Napoleonic wars when the prevailing culture limited freedom of religion and education.

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  • Letter to the Congregation October, 2025

    on 10th Oct, 2025

    Sending greetings to each of you from Belgium!

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  • Message from the newly professed Sisters

    on 2nd Oct, 2025

    Our hearts are filled with joy and gratitude to God for having called us into his vineyard to be His instruments of mercy.

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  • News from Ireland - September 2025

    on 24th Sep, 2025

    We are delighted to tell you that our sister, Immaculate Atwebembere, arrived from Uganda.

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  • Jubilee Celebrations in California, 2025

    on 23rd Sep, 2025

    Invitation to 2025 Jubilee celebrations

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  • Profession of Perpetual Vows 4 September 2025

    on 2nd Sep, 2025

    Here is the link for the the final profession of Sr. Diana Kyaringabira on 4th September 2025 at 10.30 am (Uganda Time)

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  • Watch St. Augustine School Final Homecoming

    on 31st Aug, 2025

    Watch "St. Augustine School’s Final Homecoming

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  • Invitation to the Profession of perpertual vows - Uganda

    on 27th Aug, 2025

    The Daughters of Mary and Joseph invite you to join in prayer for Sr. Diana Kyaringabira who will profess perpetual vows

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  • Profession of Vows Ceremonies

    on 21st Aug, 2025

    Profession of Temporary and Perpetual vows ceremonies in Nairobi, Kenya will take place of August 23, 2025 at 10:00am.

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  • Jubilee Celebrations, Ireland, 10 July 2025

    on 11th Aug, 2025

    “Can you recall the feeling of that first spark of your call to religious life?”

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  • June 2025 CLT letter to the Sisters

    on 1st Jul, 2025

    Our CLT meetings started on the 8th of June, Pentecost Sunday, praying for the Holy Spirit to be with us in our deliberations and reunion.

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  • Burundi Gathering

    on 9th Jun, 2025

    Sisters in Burundi gathered at Holy Family Community in Ngozi To give feedback and interiorize Financial, Human and Safeguarding Policies.

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  • Sr. Maria Sorahan's Funeral Mass Recording

    on 8th Jun, 2025

    Sr. Maria's funeral Mass recording

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  • Funeral Arrangements for Sr. Maria Sorahan, DMJ

    on 28th May, 2025

    The Mass of the resurrection for Sr. Maria Sorahan will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025

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  • The New House in Belgium

    on 27th May, 2025

    The new House “Duc in altum” at Chaussée de Stockel 209 opens her doors –Thursday May 29th, 2025

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  • Sister Maria Sorahan

    on 23rd May, 2025

    Sr. Maria Sorahan went to God today, May 23 2025 at 5:50am

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  • Pope Leo XIV – first Homily, 2025

    on 15th May, 2025

    ROME — Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as pope Friday morning in the Sistine Chapel. In attendance were the cardinals who elected him on Thursday

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  • Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker 2025

    on 29th Apr, 2025

    We see St. Joseph as the perfect model for sanctifying and dignifying human work.

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  • Pope Francis last Easter Message 2025

    on 21st Apr, 2025

    Christ is risen, alleluia!

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  • Easter Message 2025

    on 17th Apr, 2025

    The liturgy of this Easter invites us to share our personal experience of meeting with the Risen Christ in the garden of our heart.

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  • The Feast of the Annunciation March 25th 2025

    on 24th Mar, 2025

    The central focus of the Annunciation of the Lord is the incarnation. The angel greets Mary and says, “Rejoice, full of grace, the Lord is with you”

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  • Fairewell Sister Maggy

    on 11th Mar, 2025

    Eucharist of thanksgiving for the life of our sister Maggy Kraentzel

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  • Thank you Marie Philippe

    on 11th Mar, 2025

    Thank you so much for being with us all these years.

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  • Letter to the Congregation February 2025

    on 11th Mar, 2025

    We arrived on February12th from Belgium, England, California and Uganda.

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  • March 6 Message

    on 5th Mar, 2025

    2025 years ago, after the world discovered the face of mercy expressed in the goodness, love and forgiveness that God shows to sinners, hope was reborn.

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  • Sister Maggy RIP

    on 1st Mar, 2025

    After 103 years spent in this Life, Maggy went back to the Lord for her eternal Life this afternoon.

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  • SR MARIE PHILIPPE

    on 26th Feb, 2025

    Our Sister Marie Philippe entered in the joy of eternal life on 26th February 2025.

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  • Congregational Leadership Team February 2025 Meetings in Uganda

    on 3rd Feb, 2025

    Please pray for the CLT meetings which will take place in Mbarara-Uganda.

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  • Funeral of Sister Emma

    on 19th Jan, 2025

    Welcome address at the funeral of Sister Emma Portael

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  • Funeral Arrangements for Sr. Helen Conway

    on 14th Jan, 2025

    The Requiem mass for Sr. Helen will take place in the Convent Chapel in West Wickham at 10:30 on 4th February.

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  • Sr Helen Conway RIP

    on 10th Jan, 2025

    Sr. Helen Conway passed away at 2.15am this morning 10th January 2025. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

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  • California Region 2024 Jubilee Celebrations

    on 7th Jan, 2025

    California 2024 jubilee celebrations

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  • Sr. Emma RIP

    on 5th Jan, 2025

    In the morning of Saturday 04/01/2025, our Sister Emma joined God in her new life.

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  • The Feast of Mary Mother Of God

    on 31st Dec, 2024

    Happy Feast Day of Mary Mother of God!

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  • CLT Christmas Message 2024

    on 23rd Dec, 2024

    We celebrate the LOVE, JOY and PEACE

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  • California Christmas Message

    on 19th Dec, 2024

    Daughters of Mary and Joseph in California Christmas message

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  • English Region News

    on 13th Dec, 2024

    Dear Sisters, It has been a while since we let you know what is going on here in England. We have had a very busy time since September! First there was the Associates Days from 17th-19th September in a beautiful Conference Centre called High Leigh. Six sisters and twelve Associates took part. ...

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  • Greetings from Ireland

    on 3rd Dec, 2024

    Our Region gathering at Margaret Aylward Centre on November 14th, 2024

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  • 1st December 2024

    on 30th Nov, 2024

    Dear Sisters, Today marks the beginning of December and the beginning of Advent, for us DMJ the 1st of December is also a time to remember our Founder on the anniversary of his death. Today we are invited to pray with gratitude for his life and vision. We also remember all the sisters who have gone before us, and we are conscious of a number of sisters who have recently lost relatives and friends.

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  • Africa News Letter November 2024

    on 21st Nov, 2024

    Greetings of Love Peace and Joy to each one of you dear sisters!

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  • Message to the Congregation, October 2024

    on 20th Nov, 2024

    Message to the Congregation

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  • Jubilee of Sister Emma Portael: August 15, 1964-2024

    on 4th Nov, 2024

    Sister Emma in celebrating her jubilee of 60 years of religious life.

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  • October 14, 2024

    on 12th Oct, 2024

    On this, the birthday of our Founder, we reflect, not only on his life and legacy, but on our own life.

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  • California Jubilee Celebrations 2024

    on 5th Oct, 2024

    Jubilee celebrations in California

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  • Sr. Ellen Mary Conefrey, DMJ Funeral Arrangements

    on 12th Sep, 2024

    Sr. Ellen Mary Conefrey funeral arrangements

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  • Sr. Ellen Mary Conefrey RIP

    on 3rd Sep, 2024

    Sr. Ellen Mary Conefrey has gone to God.

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  • Taking the Chapter home - Ireland

    on 18th Jul, 2024

    On Tuesday, 2nd July last, the sisters of the Region met , ‘to take the Chapter home’.

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  • Funeral Details for Sr. Mary Pauline Bleach

    on 10th Jul, 2024

    The Requiem mass for Sr. Mary Pauline will be at 10am on 23 July, in the Main Chapel, Layhams Road, West Wickham.

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  • Sr. Mary Pauline Bleach RIP

    on 6th Jul, 2024

    Sr. Mary Pauline Bleach died peacefully this morning, 6th July 2024, in St. Joseph’s Convent, West Wickham.

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  • Chapter Booklet

    on 29th Jun, 2024

    Chapter Booklet

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  • Closing Ritual - Better Sound

    on 25th Jun, 2024

    Closing Ritual with improved sound

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  • Closing Comments

    on 24th Jun, 2024

    Some of the sisters gave little interviews before the closing ritual.

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  • Day 13

    on 20th Jun, 2024

    We are moving towards the end of the Chapter. Today we had our last Faith Sharing in our Consensus groups. We were very appreciative of the depth and sincerity of the sharing...

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  • Day 12, June 19, 2024

    on 19th Jun, 2024

    New Congregational Leadership Team for the next 5 years

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  • Day 11, June 18

    on 18th Jun, 2024

    Continuation of the discernment process

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  • Day 10

    on 17th Jun, 2024

    As usual, we began the day with faith sharing We then took some time for individual prayer and discernment before moving into the election for the Congregation Leader. As we already announced earlier, Sr. Marie Claire Nakayiza is our new Congregation Leader

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  • Day 9

    on 16th Jun, 2024

    Yesterday was a rest day but we did meet in the evening to celebrate the two jubilarians among us; Grace, 25 years and Mary Enda 70 years! Thanks to the Social Group it was a lovely evening with music and dance. A taste of which is shown here.

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  • Day 7

    on 14th Jun, 2024

    Consensus Groups tried to find commonalities between the suggestions from Base groups with regard to governance structure.

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  • Day 6

    on 13th Jun, 2024

    Finalising the themes

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  • Day 5

    on 12th Jun, 2024

    We began as usual, with faith sharing and then reflected on the reports heard over the last few days....

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  • Day 4

    on 11th Jun, 2024

    The day began with faith sharing...

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  • Day 3

    on 10th Jun, 2024

    Day 2 and Day 3 of the Chapter

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  • Opening Ritual

    on 7th Jun, 2024

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  • Link to Sr. Julia Costello’s Funeral Mass

    on 29th May, 2024

    Link to Sr. Julia's Mass

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  • Sr. Sheila Moloney -Hospital Chaplaincy

    on 14th May, 2024

    Sr. Sheila talks about her work as a Hospital Chaplain

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  • Letter to the Congregation - May 1, 2024

    on 1st May, 2024

    The Chapter Planning Group - have met through Zoom on 8th, 9th, 10th April and most recently on April 23rd.

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  • Feast of St. Joseph the Worker 2024

    on 29th Apr, 2024

    As we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, in his title of “Worker”, we bring to mind all that St. Joseph means to us as Daughters of Mary and Joseph.

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  • INVITATION FOR A DMJ ZOOM MEETING ON LAUDATO SI

    on 9th Apr, 2024

    The DMJ Laudato Si working group is delighted to invite you for a zoom meeting wish will take place on 25th of April at 4 pm GMT.

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  • Celebration of Sister Marie Antoinette's 100th birthday

    on 5th Apr, 2024

    On Sunday March 24, the Sisters of the Belgium Region gathered to celebrate Sister Marie Antoinette's birthday

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  • AN EASTER REFLECTION 2024

    on 27th Mar, 2024

    “He is risen as He said, alleluia, alleluia.”

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  • Annunciation 2024

    on 23rd Mar, 2024

    All of us here wish you a happy solemnity of the feast of the Annunciation

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  • Africa Region News Letter, March 2024

    on 21st Mar, 2024

    Warm greetings to you dear sisters!

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  • St. Francis Project News

    on 16th Mar, 2024

    Dear Friends of St. Francis Family Helper Programme, in various corners of the world, from Africa, Europe, North America, Canada and Asia

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  • IRISH REGION GREETINGS

    on 5th Mar, 2024

    Greetings from the Irish Region.

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  • Foundation Day March 6

    on 3rd Mar, 2024

    We celebrate Foundation Day and the Feast of Saint Colette

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  • REQUEST FOR PRAYERS: BLESSING FOR THE SCHOOL AND THE NEW COMMUNITY IN BURUNDI

    on 2nd Mar, 2024

    We are requesting for prayers as Burundi opens officially a P1 to S3 School

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  • Sr. Maggy on her 102nd Birthday

    on 26th Feb, 2024

    How amazing to think that Maggy was born in 1922

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  • Perpetual Vows of Sister Juliette Zabibu M'Pute

    on 10th Feb, 2024

    Final Vows of our first Congolese

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