Justice and solidarity
Close bond of solidarity
During the development of the year orientation, our EHPAD community of Ker-Anna, in Sainte Anne d'Auray -in Brittany, FRANCE- had decided, among other things, to open up more to the outside world, asking: "How can we act in solidarity with others?" We first noted the...
Love for the poor
In order to be effective in carrying out our mission with vulnerable people, including internally displaced persons, the office of the network "Justice and Peace" which brings together representatives of all religious institutes, offered us a training session in...
Nigeria. World Disability Day
On 3 December, the St. Mary Rehabilitation Center celebrated the World Day of Disabled Persons according to this point: to advance social progress, "Fostering inclusive societies for people with disabilities" On that day, the St. Mary’s Rehabilitation and Development...
Jubilee of the Detainees
On the occasion of the jubilee of the inmates, this Sunday, November 16, 2025, what a joy to take part in the Eucharistic celebration at the central prison of Ngaoundéré -CAMEROON-!This Sunday was not like any other for us, from the community of Marza: as one of its...
KENYA, day of Mazingira
In KENYA, we, Daughters of the Holy Spirit, encourage environmental protection and we are delighted to take advantage of every opportunity: on October 10, 2025, the day of Mazingira* provided us with one of those beautiful opportunities! We had left to plant trees...
… Lazare
‘This is an important day for our community,’ said Father Pierre yesterday, 28 September, in Ngaoundéré, Cameroon, at the beginning of his homily, ‘because it is the start of the catechetical year for the students, but also the day of the sacraments of initiation into...
KOZA Training Centre
During the 2024–2025 academic year, the"RENÉE BUREL" Training Centre in Koza, CAMEROON, welcomed 89 female learners (single mothers, displaced girls and vulnerable indigenous girls) from the districts of Far North Cameroon - Mayo-Moskota Koza. Although the cost of...
Days of the African Child
‘Let the little children come to me, do not hinder them...’. Mark 10, 14From 12 to 15 June 2025, the 3rd Provincial Days of the African Child (JPEA) took place in Maroua, the capital of Cameroon's Far North region. Every two years, one of Cameroon's dioceses hosts...
Proud of their training…
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the end-of-year ceremony was held at the Vocational Training Center for Youth and Women of the Catholic Mission of Touroua, in the Archdiocese of Garoua, in northern Cameroon. On that day, five “learners” received their training completion...
Tremendous joy at the Touloum CPJF
On 30 May 2025, the girls in the 23rd year of the ‘Centre de Promotion de la Jeune Fille’ (CPJF) in Touloum, Cameroon, received their certificates of completion. In a festive and emotional atmosphere, many people came to support them and celebrate the achievements of...
Our projects
DHS Solidarity Projects
What we cannot do alone, we are able to do together. Thank you for being there.
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...
DHS Solidarity Projects 2026
Charity, “a gift and a call” RL 2, that is always relevant.It all begins with the simplest of gestures! Simple gestures that become charitable acts, which gradually soothe, console, heal, transform, and ultimately give life! Gestures so simple, yet sometimes carrying...
JNVIC
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...
AC’H Marie-Jeanne
Name of nun: Germaine de l'Immaculée Place of birth: Plouguerneau (29) Age: 95 Year of religious profession: 1951 Date and place of funeral: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in Plestin-les-Grèves. Its main obediences were: Locquirec, Ile Blanche - Quimper -...