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...
A encounter with Christ in the poor
Life is a precious gift from God, yet many people are unable to enjoy even the basic necessities of life. Every day, countless individuals struggle to find food to eat, clean water to drink, clothes to wear, and a safe place to rest. As Christians, we are reminded in...
Bursars’ meeting!
Since Friday 10th April l’Ile Blanche -in France- has had some special guests: the bursars of the different Units of the congregation of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit (DHS). They are gathered for five days, from the 10 to 16 April. Those present are: Sisters Amelie...
A great privilege…
What happiness on this morning of February 27 in CAMEROON: the novitiate received a bus capable of containing all its members! Although we had been informed that our request for a means of travel more suited to our number would be granted, we did not expect to see it...
Easter… in a camp for displaced people
On Saturday, March 28, 2026 we went to Boussouma, in the diocese of Kaya, BURKINA FASO, some 80 kms from Ouagadougou, the capital, to visit a camp for internally displaced persons. This visit was organized by the USMBN (Union of Major Superiors of Burkina Faso and...
Synodality…
Synodality as a response to violence and injustice: this was the topic that brought us together at this meeting of the network «Justice and Peace» in Ouagadougou, BURKINA FASO, on Saturday-Sunday, 14-15 March 2026. On Saturday, the synodality was developed by Abbot...
Event “Night to shine”
The "Night to Shine" program is a global initiative sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, Georgia, USA. The event is dedicated to honor and celebrate people with special needs by affirming their dignity, their value and the values given by God. This year the...
Winter solidarity
Having taken note of the appeal for generosity launched by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, we found that it was possible to make donations of warm clothing during this winter period in favor of the most disadvantaged. This collection, organized at the Basilica...
Our projects
DHS Solidarity Projects
What we cannot do alone, we are able to do together. Thank you for being there.
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...
JNVIC
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...
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:...
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...
Experience of service, encounter, living heritage
Going to France for two months in order to serve at the Welcome House of l'Île Blanche was for me a great opportunity to put myself at the service of our Sisters and to live a fraternal experience within our Congregation. This stay was also to have a particular...
Special session “Rule of life”
From September 1 to 9, 2026, a special "Rule of Life" session coordinated by Sister Agnès STÉPHAN (France/Belgium) was held at the Mother House of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, in Saint-Brieuc, France. It brought together the Sisters: Gertrude LANOUETTE (USA),...
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...
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...