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, […]
Sr. Carine Devogelaere: Listening to each sister, forming young people, and promoting peace
Sr. Carine Devogelaere is the Superior General of the Annunciate Sisters of Heverlee in Belgium. She shares with the UISG how they live hope, which is the theme of the Plenary Assembly and of the current Jubilee: “Our Congregation has chosen to adopt the same theme of Pilgrims of Hope as the Universal Church. We […]
Sr. Dorina Zanoni: Hope is the DNA of consecrated life which is Christ
“Hope is in the DNA of consecrated life because Christ is our Hope! There is no consecrated life without Christ!”This is what Sr. Dorina Zanoni, Superior General of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, shares with UISG in view of the Plenary Assembly, and of the current Jubilee of Hope. Therefore, the motto of the […]
Sr. Irena: We were busy with activities, let us focus on motivations and go deeper now
“We are becoming fewer in number and it is important to strengthen our small flock a little more and to go deeper. We were busy with activities and the Spirit was running away from us.”This is the observation of Sr. Irena Kopanicová, Superior General of the Sisters of Mercy of St. Vincent de Paul, the […]
Sr. María Margarita Hernández: Also thanks to the Assembly, religious life would be a true hope that transforms in a wonderful way
Sr. María Margarita Hernández, of Cuban nationality, has lived in Montreal, Canada, since 2022, as Superior General of the Sisters Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary. She shares with the UISG her hopes in view of various events this year. Firstly, we seek to maintain the passion of serving the little ones by living […]
Sr. Katsu Hitomi: We want to receive the energy of everyone’s hope and be transformed
Sr. Katsu Hitomi, of Japanese origin, is Superior General of the Missionary Sisters of Christ the King in Canada. She expects a mutual transformation regarding the upcoming UISG Plenary Assembly as well as the Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope: “As a pilgrim of hope, I expect this meeting to be a precious opportunity for mutual transformation. […]
Sr. Gemma Boschetto: The Assembly of simple faithful, but rich in faith
The Plenary Assembly will be “an assembly of consecrated people, simple faithful, but rich in faith.” This is how Sr. Gemma Boschetto, Superior General of the Ursuline Sisters of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, views the great event of the UISG. She hopes to walk in faith, to renew her trust in the Lord, as well […]