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The guest is always a gift
The open doors to groups of pilgrims, tourists, and conferences offered by the “Bakhita Hospitality” Guest House in Ottavia - Rome provide the community of the General Curia with opportunities for encounters and dialogue, which enrich and broaden the horizons of the...
The Pope’s new Encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pope Francis’ encyclical “Dilexit nos” reflects on the human and divine love of the Heart of Jesus, urging a rediscovery of authentic devotion to address the challenges of the contemporary world. The Pope highlights the significance of this devotion as a synthesis of...
A ray of hope in suffering…
Hello everyone! I am Sr. Oksana, a Canossian. I come from Ukraine. I would like to share my joy in knowing that in this time of great difficulty and trial for my people, there is a safe place for many refugees and people who are suffering and have to face great...
“I am the mission on this earth and for this i am in this world”
These words of Pope Francis, which we find in the document Evangelii Gaudium at n. 273, situate us in our being missionaries, which does not consist in feeling only sent "Ad Gentes", but is a universal identity. The vocation "ad gentes" in my life was a choice, when...
For the world: missionary witness
I am grateful for this beautiful opportunity to honour the memory of so many Sisters who have formed my heart as a Daughter of Charity, Servant of the Poor. Attracted by a call beyond the "known", with courage and trust they embarked without looking back, in a...
Light up your life. Hymn to Saint Magdalene of Canossa
At the end of the Jubilee Year Celebration, we want to continue to live the invitation of Saint Magdalene who invites us to light the gift of charism in our hearts, to reactivate charity as a gift of love and freedom. “Charity is a fire”, says Saint Magdalene: we want...
Brazil: Family celebration
On Friday 20th September, at the Monsignor Quércia-Canossianas College, in the city of Araras-BR, the family celebration was held with the theme: “Light up life: 250 years since the birth of Saint Magdalene of Canossa”. The children of the nursery school and primary...
M. Erminia and Mother Celeste: martyrs for love
Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the MARTYRDOM of our Canossian Sisters, M. Erminia Cazzaniga and M. Celeste Carvalho, killed in East Timor in 1999. Their testimony has left an indelible mark on our Institute and invites us to believe that Love conquers death and...
Ignite Conference Brisbane 2024
The Sisters of the Delegation of Australia participated in the wonderful annual event “Ignite Conference Brisbane 2024”. The event began on Thursday 19th September in the afternoon, and concluded on Sunday 22nd September bringing together thousands of young people for...
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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, for pastoral reasons, the Solemnity of All Saints is celebrated on the Sunday following November 1 and therefore this year 2024, the feast fell on November 3. It was on this day that six Congolese girls entered the Postulancy,...
Eight World Day of the Poor
“The World Day of the Poor has now become an event for every ecclesial community. It is a pastoral opportunity not to be underestimated, because it challenges every believer to listen to the prayers of the poor, becoming aware of their presence and needs. It is a...
A marvelous experience: together with Pope Francis
"Christ Glorious, Christ Glorious, Christ, Christ Our Lord" The beautiful lyrics of the song enlivened the Gelora Bung Karno stadium Jakarta, the parishioners cheered and welcomed the Holy Father's arrival. On September 5, 2024 Indonesian Catholics celebrated the...