I Am Because We Are’: The African Philosophy of Ubuntu Dearest Sisters, warm greetings, blessings and peace from Zimbabwe. Please be assured of my supporting prayers at this spiritual and important event in our history. May the Holy Spirit be with you in Christ Jesus our Lord. And may the spirit of Mary Ward and
Month: August 2022
Best wishes from Patna
The foundation of goodness
A JOY-FILLED MOMENT
REJOICE WITH US As many readers already know, in the first important canonical step on the path of Becoming One of the two branches of Mary Ward’s Institute, the IBVM leadership team submitted a petition to the CJ General Congregation on Tuesday 23rd August. The IBVM, also called Loreto, asked for a canonical fusion –
A message from Sr. Gonzaga Wennmacher CJ
Dear fellow Sisters, dear members of the Mary Ward family, we all know from the Painted Life the picture No. 10 “Mary Ward in prayer”. A very beautiful wood carving (relief) from Zimbabwe came to me on 20.08.2022 after our fellow Sisters from Bensheim had said goodbye: Maria Ward (after Painted Life No. 10) by
Good wishes from Elisabeth Cotter IBVM
Elisabeth Cotter IBVM, Vice Postulator and responsible for the Office of the Cause of the Venerable Mary Ward sent her greetings to all the members of the General Congregation. Please find here below her letter.
Lovely to be with you…
Wonderful to be with you in beautiful opening celebration of GC 2022. Inspiring and moving. Praying specially for all of you in your various discernments. Berna Fahy Loreto Dalkey Ibvm
Blessings and love from Toronto
Dear Sisters, Please be assured of my prayers that the Holy Spirit will be with you all as you gather in discernment and prayer over the coming weeks. May Mary Ward hold you close to her own heart and desires in this important time. Blessings and love, Helen Cameron, IBVM Toronto
A message from a “Friend of Mary Ward” Australia
Please accept my love and prayers as you commence your General Congregation. In Australia we are blessed with many signs of the approach of Spring. I will remember you all as I gaze upon these flickers of life and hope. May our good and gracious God be in all. Anne Muirhead – Friend of Mary Ward from Australia
From the IBVM Community of Southern Africa
Advice for difficult times
Our beautiful decoration – handmade by our Korean sisters
During our livestreams or in the picture gallery, you may have already discovered a special part of our decorations: a beautiful handmade quilt and little statues features the key virtues for Mary Ward and Mary Ward women. They were brought to the General Congregation by the Korean participants and have been handmade by our Korean
Allahabad Province
A greeting from the IBVM English Region
The IBVM English Region has sent a lovely message to all the Participants in our GC
God at work
Sorry, we are running a little late …
The livestream of the IBVM petition will start at about 17:30 CET. Please follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZE-ZQ7AOw0FnjVmgojQAQ
Loreto Sisters Australia & South East Asia send us their greetings
Dear Jane and all members of the GC Sending best wishes and assurance of thoughts and prayers over the days ahead. May your time together be enlivening and Spirit-filled as you gather together as women on mission, co-creating the future in the footsteps of Mary Ward.BlessingsWendy Hildebrand and all members of the Ibvm Province of
Message from Deirdre Bannon IBVM for the CJ General Congregation
Blessings to all meeting in Nemi. I will be remembering you every day in prayer. May the Holy Spirit guide you. With love Deirdre Bannon IBVM
Closer …
Livestreaming of the IBVM petition to the General Congregation of the Congregatio Jesu
As you all know, the two branches of Mary Ward’s Institute are on a path to Becoming One. As Mary Ward Women, we are determined to accomplish and celebrate this process that will lead us to the union of hearts and minds. One step of this process will take place during the second part of