News and Events

Duitama, Boyacá (Colombia), 10/29/2025, Sr. Rosa Elvira Carvajal Cifuentes.- With deep gratitude and joy, the community of the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin celebrates today one hundred years of presence in Duitama, Boyacá. A century of service, faith, and education that has left a lasting mark on generations of children, young people, and families in the region.

Koudougou (Burkina Faso), Sr. Viviane Compaore, 10/25/2025.- In order to continue its missionary impulse in the world, and especially within the framework of the Episcopal Conference of Burkina-Niger, the Vice-Province of Africa has lived an important stage in its missionary journey with the foundation of a new community in the Diocese of Koudougou. This community, placed under the protection of Saint Thomas Aquinas, is composed mainly of sisters who are students.

Reus (Spain), 10/22/2025, Sr. Conchi García.- On October 18, the Presentation School of Reus (Spain) experienced a very special day led by Sister Gemma Morató Sendra, dedicated to deepening the charism of Marie Poussepin and the spirituality of Saint Dominic de Guzmán — roots that continue to give meaning to the educational and pastoral mission we share as a community.

Rome (Italy), 10/13/2025, Sr. Patricia Gabriela Avendaño Álvarez.- From October 8 to 12, the provincial prioresses with the general government had the grace of participating in Rome, cradle of civilization and of the Christian faith, in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life—a deeply spiritual experience that allowed us to live the unity of the Spirit in the diversity of charisms, languages, and cultures.

Sainville (Francia), 10/01/2025, Sisters Rose Mary Kadampattuparambil y Lisa Kadamattuparampil.- With hearts full of excitement and expectation, we continued our pilgrimage to our Mother House in Tours, lovingly called Maison de Tous. The bus journey from Sainville to Tours was filled with joy as we grew closer to one another, sharing laughter and companionship along the way. For many of us, it was our very first visit to the Mother House—a place we had heard and read about over the years. The anticipation of finally seeing it, and above all, kneeling in prayer at the tomb of our beloved Foundress, Blessed Marie Poussepin, was reflected in the eager faces of everyone.

Concón (Chile), 09/27/2025, Felipe Collet Gaete, Pastoral Coordinator, Santa María Goretti Parish School.- From Concón, on Chile’s central coast, we traveled with 12 pilgrims from Santa María Goretti Parish School to Rome, to take part in the Jubilee of Youth. For 10 days (from Sunday, July 27 to Tuesday, August 5, 2025), we shared our faith with millions of young people from around the world, gathered with Pope Leo XIV. It was a profound experience that marked us forever.

Panama, 09/26/2025, Sr. Rosmery Castañeda.-  On Sunday, September 20, the catechists of the Archdiocese of Panama gathered together. Our Archdiocesan Church is organized into six pastoral zones, which bring together vicariates and parishes for administration and pastoral services. Each zone gathered in one of the famous squares of the Old Quarter, filling it with joy and color according to the chosen color of their t-shirt, which turned the Old Quarter into a true “festival.”

Sainville (France), 08/30/2025, Sr. Lisa Kadampattuparambil.- August 22, 2025 was a journey of excitement and hope where the daughters of Marie Poussepin from different parts of the world converged in the cradle of the foundation to drink the water from the well of Sainville. We were warmly welcomed by our Superior General Sr. Mariamma Paul, Sr. Maria Escayola, Sr. Marta Mendieta, Sr. Anula Suguna and the community of Sainville.

Barcelona (Spain), 07/30/2025, SMC Team.- We are pleased to announce that the new website of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation is now online. This is a trial phase, and we invite you to explore the site, discover its content, and let us know of any comments, suggestions, or errors you may come across.