Christy: "angel" rescued
Life, at a time like this in our country, especially for a family of humble background, could indeed be a difficult one.
Happy Independence Day !
“Marie Balavenne” Catholic College, at Ilogbo -Ogun State-, celebrating Nigeria at 58 and her various cultures!!!
Anniversary of Nigeria Independence
Nigeria became independent on 1st October 1960,a land rich in culture and blessed with both human and natural resources. The novitiate community as citizens of this beloved country joined the millions of others citizens to celebrate the 58th Anniversary today by chanting the national anthem and reciting the national pledge.
The Congress of Ages and Ageing
At the Nursing Home of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, in Saint Brieuc, France, where I have been a resident since 2004, I am involved with a group called "CITOYENNAGE"(citizenage), It is a group where the elderly express themselves and professionals listen. The group exists in our Nursing Home since 2013. At the beginning of this year 2018, during our meeting with other institutions, the director told us about the Congress of Ages and Ageing – "Changing our perception and acting on a daily basis"...
Pope Francis’ Visit to Ireland
In a letter addressed to the People of Ireland on 30 August, Pope Francis wrote: “I am excited at the thought of returning to Ireland.” In 1980, as a young Jesuit priest, he came to learn English in Ireland, and his experience there obviously left him with happy memories...
30 years in the service of the Congrégation
On the 15th of September 2018 was held, at the generalate of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit in Rennes, France, a beautiful party: Agnés Rozé was celebrated for her 30 years of service with the Congregation as a technical and communications secretary.
Chile. International Council of the Secular Branch
Sally Tolles, general moderator, Claire Heroux, moderator of the Americas and Christiane Rannou, moderator of Europe met in Chile from November 5th to November 9th 2018.
Visit to Chile
After our Vice-Provincial Assembly, which took place between September 26th and October 10th in Iquique, a city located in the North of Chile, we had the joy of visiting the communities of Antofagasta and Santiago, to meet the Sisters from the Vice-Province of Chile for the first time, we got to know them and share important moments…
US: 30th anniversary of the Associates
On Saturday, October 13th, members of the three branches of the Congregation gathered in force at the Provincial House in Putnam for their annual Province Day that was capped off with the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Associate Program.
DHS FAMILY
In memory of...
Odile BODENES
Name in religious life: Sister Anne Francis du Christ --- Date and place of funeral: Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 14:30, at Plestin-les-Grèves, followed by interment in the cemetery at Plestin-les-Greves.
Jeannine BRIAND
Name in religious life: Sister Jean-Michel Marie --- Date and place of funeral: Thursday, November 8, 2018, 14:30, at Saint-Brieuc, Mother House, followed by the inhumation in the cemetery of the Mother House.
FOR A RENEWED SOLIDARITY
Friends of the poor and the little ones, we continue to ask your support so that this fledgling work DHS Solidarity Projects can evolve in a humanitarian way...
Burkina Faso
Ø Project: To install a submerged solar pump in view of providing drinkable water to the benefit of the inhabitants of the sector. Ø Cost of the project: 6,250 €
Nigeria
To create a solidarity fund to help with the cost of schooling and the purchase of school supplies or books : 4850 €
Cameroon
Ø Project: - To complete the construction of a building containing three classrooms at the Formation Centre. - To acquire the necessary equipment for formation: tables, benches, chairs, cabinets, sewing machines, cooking utensils… Ø Cost of the project: 11,300 €
Latin America
Ø Project: To continue what was begun in 2017, financing the education of young, disadvantaged students for the 2018 school year. To help buy uniforms, books and school supplies for these students. Ø Cost of the project: 2,000 €
Other projects...
