In Spiritual Family

In Spiritual Family

Celebration of temporary commitments

Celebration of temporary commitments

‘Nothing can separate us from the love of God’ (Romans 8:39).  Romans 8, 39. It was this statement by Saint Paul in his letter to the Romans that sisters Delphine SOME and Jessica NAON took as the light that would guide their lives as followers of Christ, on 28...

Celebration of entry into the novitiate

Celebration of entry into the novitiate

On Sunday 22 September, at 5.30pm, in the beautiful chapel of the novitiate of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, in Ngaoundéré-Marza, CAMEROON, we joyfully celebrated the official entry into the novitiate of 4 novices from Burkina-Faso. In addition to sisters Pauline...

The year is launched…

The year is launched…

Dear sisters in the congregation - and all those who visit its site - we, the Daughters of the Holy Spirit of the Vice-Province of Burkina Faso, come to inform you of our Assembly for the beginning of the year 2024-2025. From Friday 6 to Sunday 8 September 2024, our...

A new associate

A new associate

In the Provine of England-Ireland, Ian Lakin has joined the Congregation of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit at the Provincial House in Northampton. Sister Anne Morris received him and he was accompanied by the Northampton group, several Sisters from the locality and...

Council of the Congregation

Council of the Congregation

From 10 to 14 August 2024, the Council of the Congregation was held at Ile Blanche, bringing together the Superior General, her Council, all the leaders of the Units and a Sister from the Latin American delegation. The setting of our host house - Ile Blanche, in...

Nigeria.  Nine professions in religious life

Nigeria. Nine professions in religious life

Thursday 25th July 2024.  As we were about to take our vows, we kept silent in order to remain connected to God in prayer. And thanks be to God, we were able to welcome all our families, some of whom were worried about travelling. At 6 p.m. sharp, the prayer began...

Cameroon: Jubilee retreat

Cameroon: Jubilee retreat

From 23 to 30 June, almost all the Daughters of the Holy Spirit in the Vice-Province of Cameroon came together for their annual spiritual retreat at the Procure des missions in Garoua, under the theme "Being at peace with God, with oneself and with others".  As part...

Jubilee celebrations in the USA

Jubilee celebrations in the USA

On Sunday 2 June, the American Province of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit was invited to gather at St Joseph's Church in Willimantic, Connecticut, to honour the Sisters and Associates who together celebrated a total of 380 years of service to the congregation and to...

Chile.In the “Spiritual Family

Chile.In the “Spiritual Family

On Sunday 26 May, the feast of the Holy Trinity, the spiritual family of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit gathered in the chapel of Saint John XXIII: Sisters, Secular Branch and Associates from La Pintana and Conchalí. We began our day of retreat...

At the school of Leadership and Management

At the school of Leadership and Management

From 17 to 19 May 2024, community leaders, bursars and all the sisters responsible for the various structures (educational, health and social) of the Vice-Province of Cameroon met at the Vice-Provincial House in the town of Maroua for a formation session about...

In memory of …

BOULCH Anna

BOULCH Anna

Name of religious: Sister Anne de Notre-Dame Year of religious profession: 1957 Age: 89 Born in Sizun (29) Date of death: Friday 27 September 2024 Date and place of funeral: Wednesday 2 October 2024 at 14h30, in Plestin-les-Grèves, Maison Notre-Dame, followed by...

RICKIS Patricia

RICKIS Patricia

Name in Religion: Sister Rose Francis Date of Birth/Age: December 18, 1942 - 81 years Date of Profession: June 1, 1962 Date of Death: September 21, 2024 Place of Death: Putnam, CT Date and Time of Funeral: Monday September 30, 2024 - 10:00 AM Place of Funeral: Most...

LE SAUX Denise

LE SAUX Denise

Name of religious: sister Madeleine de Jésus Year of religious profession: 1952 Age: 95 years old Born in Langolen (29) Date of death: Monday 23 September 2024 Date and place of funeral: Friday 27 September at 2.30 pm, in Saint-Brieuc, Maison-Mère followed by burial...

DUTELLE Lorena

DUTELLE Lorena

Death of Associate in US Province: DUTELLE Lorena Date of Birth/Age: Jan 7, 1939 - 85 years Date of /Covenant: May 3, 1998 Date of Death: Sept 6, 2024 Place of Death: South Windsor, CT Date and Time of Funeral: Wed Sept 18, 2024 Place of Funeral: St Margaret Mary...

HAUTE Jeanine

HAUTE Jeanine

Age: 90 years Date of death: Monday 9 September 2024 Date and place of her funeral: Friday 13 September at 10h30, in Pordic. Jeanine was a member of the Congregation des Filles du Saint-Esprit from 1954 to 2003, before joining the Secular Branch, Europe Region. You...

GALLIOU Thérèse

GALLIOU Thérèse

Name in religious life: Sister Anne de l'Emmanuel Year of profession: 1948 Age: 97 years old Born in Plouguerneau (29) Date of death: Sunday 1 September 2024 Date and place of funeral: on Thursday 5 September at 14h30, in Plestin-les-Grèves, followed by burial in the...

MARTIN Marie-Jeanne

MARTIN Marie-Jeanne

Name in religious life: Sister Aline Marie du Christ Year of profession: 1949 Age: 99 years old Born in Pleyber-Christ (29) Date of death: Sunday 11 August 2024 Date and place of funeral: Wednesday 14 August at 2.30pm, in Plestin-les-Grèves, followed by burial in the...

GRALL Marie-Thérèse

GRALL Marie-Thérèse

Name in religious life: Sister Thérèse Michel du Christ Year of profession: 1949 Age: 96 years old Born in Hanvec (29) Date of death: Thursday 8 August 2024 Date and place of funeral: Monday 12 August at 2.30pm, in Plestin-les-Grèves, followed by burial in the...

BOUDONNET Elisabeth

BOUDONNET Elisabeth

Year of profession: 1973 Age: 77 years ol Born in Lassay-les-Châteaux Date of death: Tuesday 6 August 2024 Date and place of funeral: Friday 9 August at 2.30 pm, in Saint-Brieuc, Maison-Mère, followed by burial in the cemetery. His main obediences were:...

JEGARD Jacqueline

JEGARD Jacqueline

Name in religious life: Sister Bernadette Lucie Year of profession: 1962 Age: 86 years old Born in Noyal-Pontivy (56) Date and place of funeral: on Monday 29 July at 14h30, in Saint-Brieuc, Maison-Mère followed by burial in the cemetery. His main obediences were:...