Called together by the CLAR (Latin American Confederation of Religious) and sent by our Provinces, we were able to take part in the mission “Pilgrims of Hope: A Mission in Step with Migrants”, in the Diocese of Apartadó, Colombia. The diocese welcomed CLAR’s initiative and...
The Santa Rafaela Maria Training Center in Sabang offers training for women in areas such as bakery, pastry, and manicures, to help them break the cycle of poverty. These courses provide professional skills and human and spiritual support. A certificate is awarded at the end...
From St Ouen l’Aumône, France, we would like to share an experience we had as a community: from January 22 to 27, 2025, we were in Calais.. Where is Calais? Located in northern France, it is the closest point to England and an area where many...
From January 23 to 26, the triduum for renewal of vows took place in Palmela, Portugal. Twelve Sisters from six countries gathered for three days of retreat led by Clara Lito, aci, and Joana Barbado, aci. But what is a triduum for renewal of vows...
At the end of the Eucharist marking the opening of the centennial, Sister Rosario Fernández-Villarán addressed a few words to us: “On January 6, 1925, Saint Raphaela entered into the joy she had long desired and prayed for throughout her life, not just in her later...
ACI Young Professed Sisters, East Timor and IndonesiaBenlutu, IndonesiaOctober 31 – November 3, 2024 We want to live out our mission by continuing the legacy of our beloved foundresses. This meeting has enabled us to deepen our spirituality, drawing inspiration from the fidelity and courage of...
Meeting, going out to meet, being met...
Some of the sisters who participated in the meeting of superiors of the Americas share with us their experience. They share with us how grateful they are and the calls they have received: to live the mission of superior as a service in the way...
From September 14 to 20, the gathering of new superior sisters from Asia took place in the city of Kochi, India. Participants included Rosario Fernandez Villarán, Marcela Sáenz, Inés Oleaga (General Team), Francia Opiana, Mary Sharon Francisco, Aline Barde (Philippines), Inmaculada Fukasawa, María Gracia Yoshiko,...
The September 28th has marked out to be an unforgettable day for the Province of Japan. On that day, the meeting was held in the University, Gotanda, where all the teachers and professors gathered together with the full-time office staff of Seisen educational centers....
