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.

Marie Balavenne

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‘Hope does not disappoint’

‘Hope does not disappoint’

We are only in the first half of the year, and heaven never ceases to give us concrete opportunities to give thanks to God for the charity of our hearts. ‘Hope does not disappoint’ said St Paul (Rom 5:1-2.5): Pope Francis reminded us of this when he opened the Holy...

‘Hope does not disappoint’

We are only in the first half of the year, and heaven never ceases to give us concrete opportunities to give thanks to God for the charity of our hearts. ‘Hope does not disappoint’ said St Paul (Rom 5:1-2.5): Pope Francis reminded us of this when he opened the Holy Door of St Peter's Basilica for the year 2025. For us, hope is divine providence! In April 2025, three of our youth promotion...

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In Spiritual Family

News from the Spiritual Family

In attitude of formation throughout life

In attitude of formation throughout life

Coming apart to listen to each other, that's what we did from 9 to 10 April 2025 at the Maison d'accueil - Procure of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Garoua. The young sisters of the Vice-Province of Cameroon took an interest in this meeting, and each of them was...

Belonging and responsibility

Belonging and responsibility

‘Sense of belonging and responsibility’ was the theme of the usual session of young sisters from different congregations in Cameroon, who met from 10 to 13 April 2025 at the guest house in Garoua *  Father Ferdinand, from the Oblate province, led this session of 36...

The waves of the sea tides restore hope…

The waves of the sea tides restore hope…

On the evening of April 2nd, 2025, members of the Council of Congregation (CC) gathered at the Île Blanche Welcome House in Locquirec, Côtes d’Armor, Brittany, for their yearly meeting. The newly nominated leaders of France/Belgium and Nigeria were also in attendance....

Justice and solidarity

In connection with the charism of the congregation, find our main actions “Justice and solidarity”.

‘Hope does not disappoint’

‘Hope does not disappoint’

We are only in the first half of the year, and heaven never ceases to give us concrete opportunities to give thanks to God for the charity of our hearts. ‘Hope does not disappoint’ said St Paul (Rom 5:1-2.5): Pope Francis reminded us of this when he opened the Holy...

Daily solidarity and fraternity

Daily solidarity and fraternity

Because we are all linked to each other in the mission, the visit to Touroua - a town in the North Region of Cameroon - of Sister Angèle SILIKAM HARANGA, the person most responsible for the vitality of our charism in this country, gave us the opportunity, from 24 to...

Training in psychosocial support

Training in psychosocial support

In agreement with the National Conference of Major Superiors of Cameroon, the Association Foi et Justice organised a training session for religious and lay people from the ecclesiastical province of Garoua with a view to strengthening their capacities in psychosocial...

Into the World

The congregation listens to the “cry of the earth and the poor”

“Service Above Self”

“Service Above Self”

A three-day district conference was held at the Digital Bridge Institute in Lagos, Nigeria, on leadership *: Rotarians (adult Rotary members), Interactors (young Rotary members).  Special guests from various schools and communities were also present. One of the main...

A time of grace!

A time of grace!

Since 5 May 2025, 950 Superiors General from 90 countries on 5 continents and 75 nationalities have gathered in Rome for the International Assembly of Superiors General, held every 3 years. This year it was the 60th anniversary of the UISG (International Union of...

A few flowers as symbols…

A few flowers as symbols…

It was a wonderful initiative on the part of the catechetical accompanier, Sister Cynthia Azughara, DHS, to plant, with her 47 candidates for the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation, a few flowers as symbols of love and joy. This beautiful gesture...

Partnerships and projects

DHS Solidarity Projects

What we cannot do alone, we are able to do together. Thank you for being there.

DHS Solidarity Projects

DHS Solidarity Projects

DHS Solidarity Projects - 2025 “Whenever you did it to one of these little ones who are my brothers and sisters, you did it to me.” (Mt 25:40) The year 2024 has enriched us with the testimonies of various commitments, but it has also marked us with numerous trials and...

PERU

PERU

LATIN AMERICA News from the Huaura Community Center - Peru Thank you to our donors and to all the people of good will who do everything to help and support others. The money we had for food aid or the local canteen, to support women in their activities and the...

NIGERIA

NIGERIA

Grant application for the purchase of ocular equipment for paediatric eye examinations at the Holy Spirit Clinic, Iree, Osun State. The Congregation of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit in Nigeria has been ministering in Iree and its suburbs for over 15 years. Their...

CAMEROON

CAMEROON

Dormitory equipment project at the Catholic Mission’s Vocational Training Center for Youth and Women in Touroua. The Center for the professional formation of Youth and Women in Sainte Monique parish, Touroua, was created in 2001. It is a vocational establishment....

BURKINA FASO

BURKINA FASO

Project to help internally displaced people. Over the years, Burkina Faso has been plagued by insecurity, with armed groups appearing throughout the country, especially in the East and North. These groups sow terror, attacking villages and burning everything in sight:...

In memory of …

LE BELLOUR Eliane

LE BELLOUR Eliane

Name of religious; Sister Pascale Marie Year of religious profession: 1957 Place of birth: Caudan (56) Age: 89 Place of death: Sainte-Anne d'Auray, Retirement Home Community Date and place of her funeral: Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 14h30, in Sainte-Anne d'Auray Her...

TRACEY Norah Mary

TRACEY Norah Mary

Name of religious sister: Sister John Bernadine Nationality: IRISH Year of religious profession: 1956 Date and place of Birth: 18/07/35, Inchicore, Dublin, IRELAND Date and place of Death: 15th April 2025, Burlington Care Home Date and place of Funeral: 16th May 2025,...

LESNḖ Anne

LESNḖ Anne

Religious name: Sister Anne Isabelle Year of religious profession: 1958 Place of birth: Landujan (35) Age: 92 Place of death: Saint-Brieuc, Maison-Mère, Communauté Maison de Retraite Date and place of funeral: Thursday 10 April 2025 at 2.30pm, in Saint-Brieuc,...