Window on Social Justice
Window on Social Justice 44 December 2019[909] Article 44, December 2019 The importance of biodiversity
New General Council
The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, St Jacut les Pins, held their General Chapter from 14th July to 2nd August 2019 at the Ile Blanche Retreat Centre, Locquirec. France. They elected for six years: Sr Anne Chapell (France) Superior General (2nd mandate) Sr Marie-Madeleine Tual (France) Assistant General (2nd mandate) Sr Yvonne Pilarski (Great Britain) General Councillor (1st mandate) Sr Roselys Lalanirina (Madagascar)…
N’Gaoundéré: November 16
All the Sisters of the Region of Cameroon were in tune with the rhythm of the Congregation for three main events: • Commemorating the death of Angélique Le Sourd, the Foundress of the Congregation • The benediction of the new formation house in N’Gaoundéré • The opening of the new N’Gaoundéré community At the crack of dawn on November 16, the workers still present on the construction site painted the last brush strokes and then left as the invited guests arrived. Around 08:45 Monseigneur Emmanuel ABBO arrived…
Praying with Angélique – November 16
A Litany prayer Commemorating the Death Anniversary of Angélique Le Sourd Foundress of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Leader: Today, we commemorate the death of our Foundress, Angelique Le Sourd 184 years ago. On this death anniversary we pause to reflect on the fruitfulness and gift of her life. It is in and through her that we inherit a certain way to follow Christ, a way marked with humility, simplicity and compassion. 1. Angelique “was Providence made visible for the suffering and needy.” Angelique,…