Seminar in Chile: Big challenge of communication

Santiago (Chile), 04/27/2017, Sr. Gabriela Vergara.- On April 24th and 25th at the Extension Center of the Catholic University of Chile in Santiago, the IV Seminar on Church Communication was held, whose motto was "Communication in order to build a culture of Encounter". The seminar was prepared by the Episcopal Conference, along with the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. It had Speakers specialized in the area of Social Communication and Journalism. They contributed, in a very experiential way, with their visions and specialties to the achievement of the objectives proposed by this formation committee.

Visit of the Relics of Saint Rose of Lima in her Jubilee Year

Lima (Perú), 05/17/2017, Sr. Patricia Avendaño Álvarez.- The Pilgrimage of the Relics of Saint Rose of Lima, in the months of July through October, is one of the activities which the Dominican Family has organized in Perú as part of the celebration of the 400 Year-Jubilee of her death.

1917-2017: The history of a century… a vibrant presence in Rionegro

Rionegro (Colombia), 05/11/2017, Sr. Zabrina Llanos B.- The beautifully decorated Presentation High School of Rionegro opened its doors on April 26th to celebrate and commemorate 100 years of its foundation.

Medellín: San Miguel del Rosario School celebrates 125 years of History

Barranquilla (Colombia), 05/07/2017, Sr. Lina María Quintero.- San Miguel del Rosario High School prepares to commemorate 125 years of its foundation with a special ceremony on May 31, in the metropolitan cathedral, María Reina.

Paraguay: the awaited visit of the General Government

Mbocayaty (Paraguay), 04/28/2017, Sr. Adelaida Alba Botello.- On April 24th morning, the Community of Mbocayaty – Paraguay, welcomed with great joy to their house Sr. Maria Escayola Coris, Superior General, and Sr. Carmen Cecilia Flórez Montaño, Provincial Superior of Bucaramanga. This family event was marked by fraternal sharing, dialogue and acquiring of knowledge with regard to the life and pastoral work of the Community in this “land of coconuts”.

India: Mission in Dalmadih, Jharkhand

Dalmadih, Jharkland (India), 05/03/2017, Sr. Rosa Mary Kadampattuparampil.- Turbunga Tribal Community development initiative, a child focused community development programme, funded by Sweden ERIKS was inaugurated on March 11, 2017. After “7year” Dalmadih Tribal development Project was successfully and fruitfully completed, the project donors offered this new project as if to say as a token of appreciation for the sincere and dedicated hard work of Sr. Anney Chummar Maniyamkott and her committed team along with the community of Dalmadih.

Santafe: Shekiná Camp - presence of God

Petaluma (Colombia), 04/25/2017, Sr. María Odilia Gil.- From April 21st to 23rd, the groups who belong to the “Movimiento Juvenil Shekiná” (Shekina Youth Movement) from the different schools of the Presentation in the Province of Santafe, assembled in Nazaret-Petaluma, the house for Meetings. This Movement “enables the youth to experience being loved by God, grow deeper in relationship with God and commit themselves to personal and community growth by acknowledging the many gifts received daily.”

Guadalupe: Youth seduced by Christ

Jalisco (Mexico), 03/14/2017, Sr. Claudia Ruvalcaba.- On March 10, 11 and 12 about 80 young people gathered at the facilities of the parish of Zalatitan, Jalisco, to have a different experience in their lives. They left aside their vacations, family trips and friends parties to get into the adventure of living the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus in a youthful atmosphere. 

Santafe: Meeting of Formation for the Lay Dominicans of the Presentation

Santafé (Colombia), 04/19/2017, Sr. Gloria Mercedes Herrera.- A meeting of the members of the Lay Dominicans of the Presentation was organized by the coordinator of the Province of Santafé, on Saturday, March 25, gathering 48 members in the Provincial House. It began with the Eucharistic celebration. Once assembled together, Sr. Matilde Beltrán, provincial councilor, greeted them on behalf of the provincial government.