The children on/off the streets looking towards the future with hope
What is Tikondane?
Tikondane is the project of Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa in Lilongwe, Malawi, that works with and for the children on/off the streets. We work with close to 700 children per year of which more than 400 are newcomers on the streets.
The future of our Congregation depends on what we do today
All the sisters of temporary vows from the different mission countries met in Nairobi from June 29 to July 14, 2018. The meeting was animated by the General Council. It allowed us to share, to listen to one another and to let ourselves be enthused by the experiences of each one.
Official hymn for the jubilee of 150 years
Here is the official hymn – the song that won first place in the competition of the 150th anniversary of the foundation of our Lavigerie Family.
A generous response to God’s initiative
“I called you by your name: you are mine” Isaiah 43:1
This is the Bible text that Marie Ange Ndayishimiye chose as the center and spirit of her perpetual vows.
Prayer for the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Lavigerie Family
Prayer God, our Father, on leaving this world, your son Jesus entrusted to his disciples the mission of proclaiming his message to all nations. A hundred and fifty years ago, inspired by your Holy Spirit, and led by a deep love for Africa, Cardinal Lavigerie founded our two missionary institutes for which we give you thanks. Under the protection of Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Africa, we have served you in love and joy. Forgive us our errors in the mission. Let your blessing protect all the peoples of Africa who proclaim your glory to the whole world. Renew us by the power of your Spirit, so that we may continue with zeal and passion the work that our Founder and our missionary ancestors have initiated. Amen
Perpetual vows of Sister Marie Ange Ndayishimiye
Sr. Marie Ange Ndayishimiye made her perpetual profession on 15th April 2018 in Burundi, her native country,
in Christ the King Cathedral, Gitega Archdiocese.
Final commitment of Sr. Hien Franceline in Burkina Faso
“The Lord has done wonders for me. Holy is his name … “
On April 28, 2018, in the Parish Church of St. Therese of Avila de Pouloba in the Diocese of Diébougou, I pronounced my definitive “Yes” following Christ.
Women with women – victims of human trafficking
After many years spent in Africa (Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Mozambique) Sr. Begoña Iñarra Spanish was
sent for mission to Paris where she is working with Aux Captifs, la Libération, an organization helping women get out of prostitution. Sister is also a member of RENATE, Religious in Europe Networking Against Trafficking and Exploitation.