In Spiritual Family
Pilgrimage to the Sources in Taden
On 26 April, a group of Associates of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit travelled to Taden in Brittany, near Dinan, to follow in the footsteps of the ‘Charitable Spouses’ Claude Toussaint Marot (1675-1755) and Marguerite Picquet de la Motte (1681-1757), Count and...
Transfer
Thanks to Philo and her team!Welcome to Françoise and her team! This handover took place in the chapel of the Mother-House of the Congregation in Saint-Brieuc, France, on Sunday 22 June, with the sisters from neighbouring communities and from further afield who, for...
The Associates of Nigeria
Every year in Nigeria, Associates from different areas and dioceses meet to reflect together on their experiences in their services, in relation to the charism and spirituality of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit. This year, in preparation for the...
Chile. News from the Associates
In the first quarter of this year 2025, the group of Associates in Conchalí, Santiago de Chile, resumed their activities, with the joy of getting together to plan what they wanted to experience during the year. Haydeé Lagos reminded us that, according to the operating...
Pilgrimage of hope
On 27 April 2025, in the city of Antofagasta, some of our associates set off on a pilgrimage from Calle Matta -at the monument to Father Alberto Hurtado- to the Holy Door -the cathedral of Antofagasta-. We were welcomed to receive forgiveness and reconciliation with...
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
‘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…
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....
Encouraging communication
‘Everyday life is our first place of formation. The Spirit educates us and guides us through the realities of life. He forms us through the life of the human and Christian communities to which we belong, particularly through our involvement with others’. Rule of Life...
Burkina Faso, 8 March…
As part of its annual activities, including the ‘Spiritual Exercises,’ the Aspirat des Filles du Saint Esprit in Diébougou, Burkina Faso, marked 8 March, International Women's Day, in the spirit of this liturgical season of Lent. As women, the Aspirants, old and new,...
In memory of …
SMITH Eileen
Name in Religion: Sister Mary Joseph Date of Birth/Age: December 31, 1921 age 103 years Date of Profession: August 20, 1945 Date of Death: June 17, 2025 Place of Death: St Joseph Living Center, Windham, CT Date and Time of Funeral: Tuesday July 1, 2025 11:00 Place of...
DOYON Rachelle
Consecrated Secular in US Province Date of Birth/Age: February 8, 1941 Date of profession: 1961-2003 as a sister; in the Secular Branch since 2003 Date of Death: May 9, 2025 Place of Death: St Joseph Living Center, Windham, CT Date and Time of Funeral: Saturday June...
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
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
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,...
BOURT Raymonde
Name of religious sister : Sister Marie Pierre du Saint-Esprit Year of religious profession: 1951 Date and place of birth: Brest (29) Age: 95 years Date and place of death: Monday 1 April 2025 in Saint-Brieuc, Maison-Mère, Communauté Maison de Retraite Date and place...
ENEZ Marie-Denise
Name of religious: Sister Marie Denise de Jésus Year of religious profession: 1954 Age: 90 Born in Tréflaouénan (29)) Date and place of funeral: Thursday 20 March 2025 at 2.30pm in Plestin-les-Grèves.. Her main obediences were: Angers - Landerneau - Hennebont -...
Agustín Ramos VILCHERREZ
In the early hours of 22 February 2025, our brother Agustín Ramos VILCHERREZ set off to meet the Lord. Born on October 7, 1958, he joined our congregation as an Associate on November 7, 1999. During his time with us as an Associate in the community of the Diocese of...
MOYSAN Yvonne
Religious Name: Sister Marie Madeleine de Saint Jean Year of religious profession: 1944 Place of birth: Plougar (29) Place of death: Sainte-Anne d'Auray, Ker-Anna/Lann Eol retirement home community Age: 102 Date and place of funeral: Saturday 1 March 2025 at 10.30am,...
LE GRAND Yvette
Name of religious: Sister Alain Dominique Year of religious profession: 1963 Age: 88 Born in Romainville (93) Date of death: Thursday 20 February 2025 (road accident) Date and place of funeral: Friday 28 February 2025 at 2.30pm, in Saint-Brieuc, Maison-Mère. Her main...