In Spiritual Family
Moving forward together
THE COUNCIL OF THE CONGREGATION is an annual moment of exchange, of sharing, of becoming aware of our realities which are so diverse from one country to another, from one continent to another. From Chile to Nigeria, from France to Cameroon, from the USA to Burkina...
To educate a child is to educate a nation
It has been three years since the kindergarten of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit of Koudougou in Burkina Faso opened its doors to welcome children from 3 to 5 years old and to accompany them through education, for their intellectual and human development. From May 1...
Let’s dare the future!
Yes, let's dare to continue the Adventure on the path taken twenty years ago. We have begun this journey with confidence, joy and enthusiasm and here we are at an important turning point: our companions Christiane and Sally are going to pass the baton, the march...
Viri: a great tribute to Sister Jacqueline
From 1976 to 2000, Sister Jacqueline RIVET, Daughter of the Holy Spirit, lived in Viri in the Wina country, in the Far North Region of Cameroon, on the border with Tchad. The Wina are an intermediate Massa-Tupuri group. This long stay among them earned him ceremonies...
Challenges of formation in religious life in Africa
From 23 to 27 January 2023, the international meeting of the initial formation teams of the international meeting of the initial formation teams of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit (first basic formation for entering religious life) and of the...
Full life of a rare pearl…
It is the Lord who gives life and death, the Scripture says. The Daughters of the Holy Spirit -DHS-, Vice-Province of Nigeria give thanks to God for a life well spent of a rare gem, Rev. Sr. Roseline Odunze DHS whom God called Home on the 1 of February, 2023 and whose...
“Together, responsible for the management of goods”
From time to time, we need to readjust ourselves, to see where we are in relation to everything in our lives. For this reason, in Vice-Province, we took time for an economic assembly. This assembly was held from 14 to 15 January 2023 in Maroua at the Vice-Provincial...
Poligny, 2nd February 2003-2023
"A little light born in the 12th century"… « It is the Holy Spirit who unites people together. It is he who brings union and peace to religious communities where all goods are in common, the temporal as well as the spiritual. » (p.91, book Jean Leuduger, Selected...
Cameroon: 18 new Associates of the DHS
On 8 January 2023, in the sacred area of the parish of Our Lady of Light of Touloum, Diocese of Yagoua, we had the grace and joy of celebrating the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, better still: the admirable manifestation of God to men.The officiant was Father...
Living in the Spirit, in the heart of the world
Profession of vows, in SECULAR BRANCH in Santiago de Chile, on Saturday 7 January 2023, by Laura Lara and Laura Oyanadel. Simplicity, fraternity, gratitude and a message full of faith and hope is what we can value from this beautiful liturgical act lived. Following...
In memory of …
MARREC Marie-Claude
Name in religious life: Sister Claude Michel Year of profession: 1962 Age: 85 years old Born in Morlaix (29) Date and place of the funeral: Friday 26 May 2023 at 2.30 pm., in Saint-Brieuc, Maison-Mère, followed by interment in the Maison-Mère cemetery. Its main...
BROUILLARD Giselle
Name in Religion: Sr. Jeanne Antoine Date of Birth/Age: November 20, 1932 age 90 years Date of Profession: August 23, 1952 at the Motherhouse Date of Death: May 6, 2023 Place of Death: St. Joseph Living Center, Windham, CT Date and Time of Funeral: Tuesday May 16,...
HENSELMANS Catharina
Name in religious life: Sister Marie Laetitia Year of profession: 1965 Age: 86 years old Born in Eersel. NETHERLANDS Date and place of the funeral: Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., in Saint-Brieuc, Maison-Mère, followed by interment in the Maison-Mère cemetery....
KERVENNIC Angèle
Name in religious life: Sister Marie-Claire d'Assise Year of profession: 1936 Age: 107 ans years old Born in Saint-Pierre-Quilbignon (29) Date and place of the funeral: Saturday April 8, 2023 at 10am, in Saint-Brieuc, Maison-Mère, followed by burial in the Maison-Mère...
GOUEREC Marie-Josèphe
Sister's name: Sister Marie Emmanuel Year of profession: 1966 Age: 80 years old Born in Ploumoguer (29) Date and place of the funeral: on Friday 31 March 2023 at 14h30 in Plestin-les-Grèves followed by burial in the cemetery of Plestin-les-Grèves. Her main obediences:...
MORVAN Marie-Louise
Sister's name: Sister Louis Monique Year of profession: 1967 Age: 80 years old Born in Lannilis (29) Date and place of the funeral: Tuesday 28 March 2023, at 14h30, in Plestin-les-Grèves, followed by burial in the cemetery of Plestin-les-Grèves. Her main obediences:...
ABGRALL Anne Marie-Louise
Sister's name: Sister Rose de St François Year of profession: 1946 Age: 98 years old Born in Landivisiau (29) Date and place of the funeral: Monday 27 March 2023, at 14h30, in Plestin-les-Grèves, followed by burial in the cemetery of Plestin-les-Grèves. Her main...
AUTRET Simone
Sister's name: Sister Marie-Simone Year of profession: 1959 Age: 89 years old Born in Tréflaouénan (29) Date and place of the funeral: Monday 20 March 2023 at 2.30pm, in Plestin-les-Grèves. Her main obediences: Brest - Saint-Pierre-Quilbignon - Saint-Pol-de-Léon -...
DELOGE Marie-Josèphe
Name in religious life: Sister Marie-Josèphe Christiane Year of profession: 1964 Age: 84 ans years old Born in Poulay (Mayenne) Date and place of the funeral: Tuesday 14 March 2023 at 2.30pm, in Saint-Brieuc, Maison-Mère, followed by burial in the Maison-Mère...
SULLIVAN Hannah Mary
Name of Sister: Sister Mary Ita Year of profession :1957 Age: 85 years old Date and place of birth: 20. 05. 1037 - Glengarriff, Co Cork, IRELAND Nationality: IRISH Date and place of death: 8 March 2023 - Milton Keynes Hospital Date and place of funeral: Date to be...