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
DURAND Denise
Born in La Méaugon (22) Age: 103 years Religious name: Marie-Madeleine du Calvaire Year of religious profession: 1943 The funeral will take place in Saint-Brieuc, Maison-Mère, on Friday 6 November 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Its main obediences were: - Pontrieux - Quintin -...
ROUDAUT Marie
Born in Plouguerneau (29) Age: 87 years Religious name: Maria Marcelle Year of religious profession: 1962 The funeral will take place in Plestin-les-Grèves, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Its main obediences were: Saint-Brieuc - Brest - La Roche-Maurice,...
BIHAN Eugénie
Place of birth: born in Lanrivoaré (29) Age: 96 years Name of nun: Marie Emmanuel de Saint Joseph Year of religious profession: 1950 Date and place of the funeral: the funeral will take place in Plestin-les-Grèves, on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM Its main...
Pilgrimage: wonder, thanksgiving
St. John Bosco said: "Never postpone until tomorrow the good you can do today. For you don’t know if tomorrow will exist for you" The idea of a pilgrimage in a General Council team was born from a question:- How will we mark in an exceptional way the jubilees of...
LE HIR Anne
Born in Lannilis (29) Age: 93 years%Religious name: Claire Year of religious profession: 1958 The funeral will take place in Plestin-les-Grèves, on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Its main obediences were: Plonévez-du-Faou - Roscoff - Brest - La Roche-Maurice,...
CLOITRE Jeannine
Born in Ploumoguer (29) Age: 91 years Religious name: Anne-Thérèse de Marie Year of religious profession: 1955 Date and place of funeral: the funeral will take place in Plestin-les-Grèves, on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Its main obediences were:...
Mission Day
On this morning of October 17, pilgrims for a day arrive in Querrien*; they come from all the diocese of Saint-Brieuc and Tréguier -in Brittany, FRANCE- to celebrate the 100th World Mission Day. We are greeted by the sound of the tam-tam that rhythms the steps of a...
Living communion and bearing witness to it
From 1 to 4 October, in Maroua, CAMEROON, our usual annual meeting was held at the vice-provincial house.This assembly began with the opening prayer, followed by a word of welcome from Sister MAMMA Catherine, vice-provincial, who invited the sisters to enter the...
Great celebration
On October 3, 2026, the entire community of the "Marie Balavenne" Catholic college in Ilogbo, Nigeria, celebrated a day of faith and gratitude to God. It was a remarkable day as the school community gathered for an extraordinary "six in one" celebration. presenting...
Mass of the Holy Spirit
On Monday, October 5, 2026, to mark the beginning of a new academic session, the votive mass of the Holy Spirit was celebrated at the major seminary of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, in Bodija, Nigeria. It was a great privilege for the Daughters of the Holy Spirit from...