Daughters of the Holy Spirit
We are an international Catholic religious congregation, moved by the Spirit of Jesus at work in the world.
As a spiritual family and with others, we seek to respond to the needs of the peoples among whom we live.
The congregation has committed to a policy for the prevention of abuse of minors and vulnerable persons.
Marie Balavenne
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One more step towards the love of Christ
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, we had the joy of being welcomed as new novices, all 4 from Burkina Faso. We share with you the experience of this new stage of our official entry into the novitiate. For this official entry, we began with an Ignatian retreat, guided...
One more step towards the love of Christ
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, we had the joy of being welcomed as new novices, all 4 from Burkina Faso. We share with you the experience of this new stage of our official entry into the novitiate. For this official entry, we began with an Ignatian retreat, guided by Sister Pauline Maïssenso, the mistress of the novitiate. Immersed in a deep silence, we were inspired by the Holy Spirit during...
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One more step towards the love of Christ
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, we had the joy of being welcomed as new novices, all 4 from Burkina Faso. We share with you the experience of this new stage of our official entry into the novitiate. For this official entry, we began with an Ignatian retreat, guided...
Adjust our desires…
"We must abandon all our desires to God and only want what He wants, when He wants it and as He wants it" says Father Louis Lallemant, SJ, in "Spiritual Doctrine". After the beautiful day of celebrating the White Island Centennial, my mind was turned to Nigeria for...
Burkina Faso: a memorable day.
On Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9 a.m. in the community of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit in Koudougou, Burkina Faso, the commitment by the profession of vows was held for novices BASSINGA Estelle Rose, ZAGRE Sylvie, and PAGBELEGUEM Anne. On the evening of...
Justice and solidarity
In connection with the charism of the congregation, find our main actions “Justice and solidarity”.
Celebration of the 80th anniversary of Secours Catholique
During the month of June, throughout France, the SECOURS CATHOLIQUE* celebrated the 80th anniversary of its foundation. How many families are supported, how many actions carried out with others, in society, in the Church! The Diocese of Saint-Denis was associated...
Training Center “Renée Burel”
Reopened in October 2023 by the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, and placed under the responsibility of Sister Justride who was the director for the year 2023/2024, the "Renée Burel" Training Center in CAMEROON welcomed 20 "female learners" from the Mayo-Moskota district...
Training year: closing ceremony
On May 30, 2026, the Vocational Training Center for Young People and Women of the Catholic Mission of Touroua, located in the Northern Region of CAMEROON, under the Archdiocese of Garoua, celebrated the closing of its year of formation during a ceremony rich in joy...
Into the World
The congregation listens to the “cry of the earth and the poor”
Ile Blanche: “the anchor land of our faith”
We would like to return to the official opening of this "land" for 100 years by the Superior General of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, Sr. Ann ALMADOVAR: she places us in an enchanting site that we can admire, "land of our ancestors, between sun...
Unforgettable day for our famille…
What a chance to have a community of friendly sisters to give thanks! It was August 29: my mother, Thérèse VEILLḖ, turned 100 years old! My mother has been at the nursing home in Lann Eol, Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, Brittany region, France for 5 years. I live in Plescop, a...
Pilgrimage. “What I saw and heard…” *
The pilgrimage to the Sources of twenty African sisters, scheduled from August 2 to 28, 2026, had to be canceled. Is that a disappointment? Yes, because it required a long period of preparation. In reality, for the past two years, financial, material, and human...
Partnerships and projects
DHS Solidarity Projects
Charity, “a gift and a call” RL 2, that is always relevant.
LATIN AMERICA
The Mission in Perú: A chapter closes,but the DHS Spiritual Family continues the mission.Dear donors, We would like to inform you that after 46 years of faithful presence and generous service, the Daughters of the Holy Spirit in Peru have completed their mission...
BURKINA FASO
Beekeeping in Bondigui, PhariyagoSince 2006, the community of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit has been inserted in Bondigui, in Saint John the Evangelist Parish of Phariyago. In Bondigui, the population is exposed to the consumption of chemical products. Concerned...
CAMEROON
Touloum Girls’ Training CenterThe Touloum Girls’ Training Centre, created in 2000 by the Daughters of the Holy Spirit and PIME priests in the diocese of Yagoua, has been supporting young girls who are vulnerable, under-schooled or out of school for more than twenty...
NIGERIA
Support for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the Camp in Kishi, Oyo State.In 2009 when the Boko-Haram’s insurgency began gaining traction in Nigeria, many Nigerians have experienced violence, massacre, and displacements. IDPs camps were established...
KENYA
Daughters of the Holy Spirit: A New Missionary Chapter in KenyaOn September 2, 2025, the Daughters of the Holy Spirit from Nigeria opened a new missionary chapter in Kenya. A few weeks later, on October 25, our Congregation was officially recognized in the Diocese of...
In memory of …
ANNE Aline
Born in Lanarvily (29) Age: 91 years Religious name: Marie Thérésa Year of religious profession: 1956 Date and place of funeral: the funeral will take place in Plestin-les-Grèves, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM Its main obediences were: Névez -...
SIMON Anne-Marie (Annick)
Name of nun: André Christine Place of birth: Plouguerneau (29) Age: 90 Year of religious profession: 1956 Date and place of funeral: the funeral will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in Saint-Brieuc, Maison-Mère. Its main obediences were:...
BERTHIAUME Anne Marie
Name in Religion: Sister Lawrence Marie Date of Birth/Age: April 8, 1935 - Age: 91 Date of Profession: April 13, 1955 Date of Death: September 3, 2026 Place of Death: St Joseph Living Center, Windham, CT Date and Time of Funeral: Saturday September 12, 2026 11:00 AM...