19th August 2025 with Cardinal Lavigerie
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Inauguration of a Memorial Monument for the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa in Boxtel
On June 3, 2025, the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa (White Sisters) inaugurated a commemorative monument at the Munsel Municipal Cemetery in Boxtel, marking a historic milestone in their presence in the Netherlands. A Solemn Tribute to 500 Missionaries Sent to Africa In the presence of Mayor Ronald van Meygaarden and members of the General Council from Rome, the monument was unveiled with a drum roll, as African fabrics covering it were ceremoniously removed. This event paid tribute to the 500 missionary sisters who departed from Boxtel and Esch to serve in Africa—young, devoted, and unconditionally committed to their missionary calling. The End of the White Sisters’ Active Mission in the Netherlands Today, only seven White Sisters remain in the Netherlands. The unveiling of the monument also symbolizes the completion of their congregation’s active mission in the country, while preserving a legacy of faith, service, and missionary dedication.…