Sr. Simonette, from Madagascar, has arrived in the Philippines to begin her studies at the Institute of Formation and Religious Studies (IFRS). During the day of integration, November 9, 2019, Sr. Joyce, from Papua New Guinea, helped Simonette find her way around the IFRS. The students welcomed the new arrivals with traditional dances and costumes.
Happy Birthday Sr. Angèle! On October 22nd the Mother House community gathered together for a day of jubilation and thanksgiving for Sister Angèle Blain's 100th birthday. "You are probably saying that all is prepared because on the 17th of this month we celebrated Sr. Félicité and the tone was set!" Yes, the tone was set, but each person is unique and a party can adjust to the person it celebrates. Angèle, surrounded by her three sisters: Anne-Marie, Germaine and Geneviève took their places early, sitting in the…
This Saturday, the 26th of October, the party continued with the Blain family well represented. After giving thanks during the Eucharist with the community, the "festivities" moved to the sisters' community room, well decorated thanks to some talented people. In a warm and relaxed atmosphere, Angèle could probably feel God winking at her, making her continually say, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! So many memories were brought back, filled with life and humour to animate the day! What wonders were told! Angèle has joined the centenarian club…
Happy 100th Birthday, Sr. Félicité! On the morning of October 17, the sun pierced through grey clouds. In our hearts and on our lips, throughout the corridor to the chapel, good news was being spread: "It's today that Sr. Félicité turns 100! Do you think she will be in the chapel for mass?" Yes, a health care worker is pushing the wheelchair of our centenarian, accompanied by Sr. Suzanne. Here we are, gathered together around our sister in joyous thanksgiving. Father Dréano chose readings to fit the…
