Interview: Sr. Dominique du Christ, archivist of the Congregation - 3

La Grande Bretèche (Tours-France), Summer of 2016, Srs. Gemma Morató and Conchi García.- We offer the third chapter of the series that we are preparing on archives and mission of archivist.

The Canonical Visit of the General Government in Los Andes

Lima (Peru), 10/1-25/2016, Sr. Amparo Vélez Pérez.- The canonical visit of the General Government was a time of grace for us in the Province of Los Andes. It was a very special time to share with them the journey of the Congregation in Peru and Bolivia during the past 51 years, a mission accomplished with audacity, creativity and risk taking and in simplicity, work and poverty.

Aconcagua: Formation Meeting of the Lay Missionaries of the Presentation

Putaendo (Chile), 11/01/2016, Sr. Gabriela Vergara.-From October 28 to 30 the Missionaries of the Presentation were gathered at Marie Poussepin High School in Putaendo (Chile) for their annual formation meeting with the theme “go and preach”.
 

Clinical Laboratory in Haiti: a new response of Marie Poussepin Pediatric Center for the needs of this people

Haití, 12/10/2016, Sr. Ana Patricia Londoño Flórez, administrator.- Surely all of us are tempted to think that Nature is teaching Haiti a lesson, but it is something that we are not so sure; on the contrary, yes, we are sure that that the Congregation and the Province have earnestly engaged and committed themselves to the people of Haiti and are in continuous discernment to give renewed responses according to the needs identified in our places of mission. On this last October 10, during the celebration to mark the functioning of “Marie Poussepin” Pediatric Center in Haiti for a year, we set up a clinical laboratory for the service of the community around. It will take care of not only the children who come for consultation at this center but also the children and adults coming for this service from other institutions as well.

Interview: Sr. Dominique du Christ, archivist of the Congregation - 2

La Grande Bretèche (Tours-France), Summer of 2016, Srs. Gemma Morató and Conchi García.- On the day of the feast of Marie Poussepin, we offer the second chapter of the series that we are preparing on archives and mission of archivist.

14 October: Happy Feast Day of Marie Poussepin

10/14/2016.- We wish you a happy feast of Marie Poussepin, our foundress. "Lord Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we praise you, we bless you, we adore you, grant that by the imitation of Blessed MARIE POUSSEPIN we may be firm in faith, unwavering in hope, and generous in charity. Establish our souls in a living community of love and holiness, so that henceforth we may sing eternally a hymn of praise: Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son, Glory to the Holy Spirit. Amén."

The cyclone Matthew: a new challenge to the legendary hope of the Haitians

Haiti, 10/08/2016, Community of Notre Dame de la Présentation.- In the early days of October, we heard of Hurricane Matthew, passing through the Colombian coast and the force of its assault. The Haitian people were more focused on the long-awaited presidential elections finally fixed on Sunday 9 of the current month.

The arrival of the general government at Los Andes

Lima (Peru), 10/01/2016, Srs. from Los Andes.- With joy and a sincere attitude of communion, we welcomed Hna. Maria Escayola Coris, superior general, Sr. Mariamma Paul Ollukaran, Hna. Diana Gisela Dolorita, Hna. María Fabiola Duque Cifuentes and Hna. Rosario Garcés del Castillo, general councilors who have come for the canonical visit of the province of Los Andes.

Canonical Visit of the General Government to Manizales

Manizales (Colombie), 09/02-25/2016, Srs. province of Manizales.- Radiating with joy, the sisters of the Province of Manizales prepared to receive the “Congregation” in a unique way in our Superior General and her council, who came to us as messengers of peace to share the life of each sister and each local community. They encouraged us to live consecrated life in a radical way from its different dimensions.