Women of Hope: UISG Concludes Its XXIII Plenary Assembly with a Call for Transformation

The XXIII Plenary Assembly of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) reaches its penultimate day today, after an intense journey of work, prayer, and shared discernment under the theme “Consecrated life: a hope that transforms.” The day began with a morning prayer focused on gratitude, inviting participants to recognize the fruits of these days […]

Religious Life: Sowing Hope at the Frontiers of Pain and Exclusion

In a spirit of deep reflection and spiritual communion, the third day of the 2025 Plenary Assembly of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) took place on May 7 at the Ergife Palace Hotel in Rome, focusing on the theme “Religious Women: Bearers of Hope in Demanding Situations” The day opened with a moving […]

“Shining in the night”: Consecrated life as transforming hope

The second day of the UISG 2025 Plenary Assembly began with a moment of prayer, in deep listening to the Spirit. A prayerful synthesis helped reflect on the reality lived the previous day.   The assembly then warmly welcomed Sister Simona Brambilla, Missionary of Consolata, former Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life […]

The 23rd Assembly of the UISG: “Consecrated Life, a Hope that Transforms”

The 23rd Plenary Assembly of the UISG opened today in Rome at the Ergife Palace Hotel, with the participation of over 900 Superiors General from around the world. The event is taking place at a crucial moment for the Church, marked by the recent passing of Pope Francis and the anticipation of a new Pontiff, […]

Sr. Antonella Fraccaro: Religious life continues to make history, but there is a risk of overloading ourselves

“There is a risk of committing ourselves to organizing initiatives of spiritual life, of announcing the Gospel, of charity, concentrating instead on organizing events, taking for granted the care of fraternal relationships. Instead, we feel the need to live these initiatives by strengthening the evangelical quality of affective relationships, among ourselves and with others.” This […]

Sr. Claudia Cavallaro: Hope is not vague optimism, it is Christ

It is going to be the first time for Sr. Claudia Cavallaro to participate in the PlenaryAssembly of the UISG. She is the Superior General of the Congregation of theUrsuline Sisters, known as the Daughters of Mary Immaculate Virgin. This iswhat she expects regarding the big event in May:“To breathe a fraternal and familiar air, […]

Shalini Mulackal: A Prophetic Voice in Service of Consecrated Life and Synodality

Alongside Sr. Margaret, another key speaker at the UISG Plenary Assembly 2025 will be Sr. Shalini Mulackal, an Indian religious from the Sisters of the Presentation, who will speak in the afternoon of May 7. She currently coordinates the Formators’ Programme at UISG. She taught systematic theology for many years at the Vidyajyoti College of […]

Sr. Margaret Maung: Bearer of Hope in Difficult Situations

Another speaker at the UISG Plenary Assembly 2025 will be Sr. Margaret Maung, a religious from the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM), who will speak in the afternoon of May 7. Originally from Myanmar, Sr. Margaret is currently a member of the Congregation’s Leadership Team and continues to serve with a joyful […]