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Dedication of MIM Chapel to Blessed Angèle-Marie and Bibiane, Martyrs of Algeria
On this day dedicated to Mary, under the title of Mother of the Church, a joyous celebration was held, attended by SMA priests, members of two religious congregations, and lay friends of the Society of African Missions (SMA). The event, marked by spiritual fervor and communal solidarity, took place at the cradle of the SMA,…
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Re-Election of Sister Perpetua Cecilia Acquah as Provincial Leader of the OLA Ghana Province
Sister Perpetua Cecilia Acquah has been re-elected as Provincial Leader of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA), Ghana Province, for another five-year term. The announcement of her re-election was made this afternoon during the 7th Provincial Chapter, currently being held at the Ghana Provincial Formation House in Cape Coast. The…
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Celebration of the Life of Sister Jacqueline Rollet: A Journey of Faith and Service
In the subdued sanctuary of the chapel, where shadow and light intermingle, a solemn assembly gathers in reverence, paying tribute to a life that has reached its mortal limits. Here, within the embrace of sacred walls, echoes the elegy of Sister Jacqueline Rollet, her spirit now integrated into the celestial choir. Sister Victoria Zirra, recently…
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Easter at Pradines: A Retreat of Spiritual Reflection and Serenity
At the Benedictine Abbey of Pradines, the Easter celebrations were marked by a blend of elements: silence, prayer, biblical reading, liturgy, psalm, conference, sharing, smiles, joy, contemplation, simplicity, vigil, night, calm, rest… Each word evokes a dimension of the experience lived by the Fraternity of Lay Missionaries (FLM) and its accompanying Father, Dominic Wabwireh.Arriving to…
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International SMA Contest for the 2025 General Assembly: A Call to Imagination and Creativity
As the 2025 General Assembly of the Society of African Missions draws near, an enthusiastic call is extended to all members to participate in creating a distinctive logo and evocative hymn. Under the inspiring theme “Set Apart to Proclaim the Gospel in Africa, with Africa and from Africa,” this assembly offers a unique opportunity for…
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“New Provincial and Council Elected: Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles (OLA) Welcome Diverse Leadership”
In a historic moment marked by anticipation and reverence, billows of white smoke ascended this evening as the Provincial and council of Our Lady of the Apostles sisters in the French province elected new leadership. Sr. Victoria ZIRRA, hailing from Nigeria, assumes the role of Provincial Superior, while Lynn SAINT-AURET from France and Suzanne YEBOUA…
