"Moved by our passion for God's reign, to discern the calls of the Spirit in the signs of the times, especially….by being alert to all that destroys and threatens the life of our planet; to work as a body, in close collaboration with the other members of our Family and with others to ensure... Read more
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17/04/2010
Chad is a beautiful country with a great diversity of landscapes and ethnic groups. The Holy Family community has been inserted in Gounou-Gaya for some time. Gounou-Gaya is a small town ... Our Presence in Chad Chad is a beautiful country with a great diversity of landscapes and ethnic groups. The... Read more
15/04/2010
The UISG (International Union of General Superiors) challenged religious institutes to confront the different forms of human trafficking prevalent in our world today: forced migration, political exiles, organised prostitution, human slavery, trafficking in human organs, paedophilia and... Read more
03/04/2010
In Spring, the power of nature causes the sap to seep out of the maple tree, producing a liquid which humans will transform into something delightful. The sap is a symbol of strength, energy and vitality and shows us the wonders and power of creation. WOMAN WHO ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I began to walk... Read more
31/03/2010
How do ecological issues, such as global climate change, impact on our celebrations of the Eucharist? How is eucharistic worship related to ecological action and life-styles? What is it to live an ecological vocation before the God of Jesus Christ? EUCHARIST AND ECOLOGY (Denis Edwards) How do... Read more
29/03/2010
Towards the middle of March of this year, we realised a dream that we have had for over a year. We set up a community vegetable garden with the collaboration of three mothers who participate in the catechetical formation in one of the chapels of the parish in the district of Primavera. COMMUNITY... Read more
20/03/2010
Since the 9th of March the contents of all the boxes and cases that were blocking up the corridor have been put safely away and we are learning how to open and close the many doors leading from one place to another. /*--> */ We’re off…Martillac’s new community has been launched…. Since the 9 th of... Read more
18/03/2010
International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the... Read more
06/03/2010
“I am Mee. It means ‘beautiful’ but I don’t feel beautiful now. For four years I’ve been working in this place, sewing trainers... International Women’s Day A Reflection “I am Mee. It means ‘beautiful’ but I don’t feel beautiful now. For four years I’ve been working in this place, sewing trainers... Read more
05/03/2010
The sisters of the Holy Family work for the promotion and liberation of women. This work forms part of our common mission and our option for life. There is no better way to describe our work than by sharing these photographs with you. 8 March – Women’s World Day The sisters of the Holy Family work... Read more
24/02/2010
A centre for the formation of the visually impaired was recently opened in the parish of Mokolo Mboua in the North of Cameroon. The centre is for children and adults from the ages of 7 to 35 and is open to people of all faiths. THE BLIND SEE A centre for the formation of the visually impaired was... Read more
16/02/2010
How is the refurbishment of Martillac progressing? This question has been frequently asked by many people and not only by the sisters and we can give the following optimistic response. How is the refurbishment of Martillac progressing? This question has been frequently asked by many people and not... Read more
15/02/2010
The Holy Family Sisters arrived in Embilipitiya on the 17th of February 1985. Embilipitiya which belongs to the Galle Diocese was then a fast growing town due to the development of irrigation of agriculture as well as industries such as the paper corporation and river valley development board. A... Read more
12/02/2010
Sr. Thresa Perera, the delegate of Pakistan sent us an email giving us the situation of the country. We share with you the information sent on 7 February: NEWS FROM PAKISTAN Sr. Thresa Perera, the delegate of Pakistan sent us an email giving us the situation of the country. We share with you the... Read more
03/02/2010
In 1880 Mother Josephine Batide went with some Sisters to Wennappuwa in search of a place for Foundation. It took them a week to go from Kurunegala to Wennappuwa. In September that same year Mother Josephine was transferred to Jaffna and Mother Celeste Marchal took her place. 125TH JUBILEE OF HOLY... Read more
01/02/2010
« The Eucharist is not an object; it is a Person. It is the Saviour - Christ himself in the very act of saving us » - (Eucharistic Congress, Seville, 1993, 11 Basic Text) COMMEMORATION OF THE MIRACLE « The Eucharist is not an object; it is a Person. It is the Saviour - Christ himself in the very... Read more
28/01/2010
The Holy Family Sisters began working in Katuneriya in the year 1885. In the year 1870, when Sri Lanka was still under British governance, permission was given to open Government Assisted Schools. Holy Family Convent, Katuneriya Reaches the 125 th Milepost The Holy Family Sisters began working in... Read more
25/01/2010
Olga Sacoccio is an Italian sister and a member of the Holy Family. She has been working for years with refugees, immigrants and travelling people. INVISIBLE WOUNDS Olga Sacoccio is an Italian sister and a member of the Holy Family. She has been working for years with refugees, immigrants and... Read more
14/01/2010
The celebration of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees once again gives me the opportunity to express the Church's constant concern for those who, in different ways, experience a life of emigration. MESSAGE OF BENEDICT XVI This year's theme -- "Minor migrants and refugees" 17 January 2010 The... Read more
10/01/2010
Nanattan is a village surrounded by natural beauty. The Church of our Lady of Health is very close to the convent. This church was built on 1895. The people of this village are of great faith. THE HOLY FAMILY SISTERS OF NANATTAN CELEBRATES THE GOLDEN JUBILEE OF THE FOUNDATION Nanattan is a village... Read more