We present the new website in its trial phase

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.

Bogotá: Launch of the Process for Reviewing the Missionary Presence

Bogota (Colombia), 07/15/205, Sr. Adriana Marcela Rojas.- On July 15, 2025, the Province of Bogotá convened all its communities for a virtual meeting to present the proposed project for reviewing the missionary presence. The gathering brought together sisters from the general government, provincial sisters, and lay collaborators from the different missionary presences. The process centers on spiritual transformation and returning to Jesus, actively promoting the participation of both sisters and laity in discernment and decision-making processes. This initiative seeks to generate new vitality and viability in the life and mission of the Province, responding to current challenges and envisioning its future.

International Community at the Mother House

Tours (France), 05/31/2025, Sr. Yeli Aidé Aristizábal Zuluaga.- On the occasion of the Feast of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, the official opening of the International Community – Mother House took place. This event, experienced in an atmosphere of recollection, prayer, and fraternity, was held in the Chapel of La Grande Bretêche during Vespers, presided over by Sr. Mariamma Paul, Prioress General.

New Pope, new book: Leo XIV has already written a book in three days

Barcelona (Spain), 05/08/2025, Sr. Gemma Morató.- The election of the new Pope, Leo XIV, has marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Church. His appearance on the balcony of St. Peter’s has stirred many questions, hope, and also inspiration for all the faithful and for our Congregation.

Meeting of delegates from the Social Media of the Congregation

Online, 04/03/2025, Social Media Team.- With a spirit of communion and commitment, the meeting of the Congregation’s Social Communications delegates—coming from various provinces and vice-provinces—was celebrated.

An ideal that marks lives

Churuquita Chiquita, Penonomé, Coclé  (Panama), 03/31/2025, Churuquita Chiquita community.- When Sister Donatila González Gómez was a child, she used to walk through water and mud to get to school. She wore sandals—not out of carelessness, but because it was customary in her community, which only had dirt paths. Yet she knew that what truly mattered wasn’t what she wore on her feet, but what she carried in her heart and mind: a deep faith, dreams, and a commitment to prepare herself to become a teacher and serve her homeland.

Chile: Santa María Goretti Parish School in Concón Begins the School Year

Concón (Chile), 10/03/2025, Santa María Goretti Parish School.- Santa María Goretti Parish School in Concón officially began its 2025 academic year on Monday, March 3rd, with the arrival of teachers and educational assistants. The opening day was marked by a time of formation and reflection on the charism of the Congregation that inspires the school’s educational mission. It was also an opportunity to delve into the meaning of the Jubilee of Hope that the Church celebrates this year, encouraging the entire educational community to live this time as a moment of encounter, spiritual renewal, and solidarity.

Report on the Inter-provincial JPIC Meeting and Solidarity Projects

Medellin (Colombia), 03/10/2025, Sr. Jacintha Gracy Miranda, coordinator JPIC; Sr. Elsa Myrian Londoño V. and Sr. Nícida Díaz Leal.- With the strength of the Holy Spirit and guided by our Charism that inspires us, the delegates of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)- Solidarity Projects (SP), from the different provinces of Colombia and the Caribean gathered in the Province of Medellín. This meeting was held from January 31, 2024 to February 2, 2025, was organized and accompanied with fraternal enthusiasm by our General Coordinator of JPIC, Sr. Jacintha Gracy Miranda. The main objective was to develop the Strategic Plan for JPIC for the period 2025-2030, ensuring its integration into the Congregation's spiritual, pastoral, educational, health and social missions. Additionally, this gathering marked the conclusion of Sr. Jacintha's visit to the provinces of Colombia. 

Synodality and the Conversion of Relationships: Online Conference with Sister Rosmery Castañeda

Online, 03/04/2025, Sr. Rosmery Castañeda.- On March 3, 2025, an online conference entitled “Relationships and Bonds: Synodality as Communal Conversion” was held, led by Sister Rosmery Castañeda. In the context of a Church committed to walking together, her profound and prophetic reflection invited participants to renew community life through listening, mutual care, and a Gospel-inspired way of relating.