One of the significant moments of the General Chapter is the election of the new Superior General and Council. The 66th General Chapter elected Rev. Sr. Vandana Fernandes, as the Superior General. She hails from Goa the land of scenic beauty and undaunted faith. She is the 3rd Indian Superior General with an innovative vision …
Oct 13
66th General Chapter 2021 of the Ursulines of Mary Immaculate
The 66th General Chapter of UMIs was held in our Generalate Rome from 22nd September to 8th of October 2021, using computerized and Telematic means with the Theme ‘Awakened to be Sowers of Prophetic Hope’. We celebrated our General Chapter in the most constraining context of the Covid-19 Virus. This sacred event was a powerful …
Jan 22
Adieu to our beloved Mother Giovanna Alberoni – A great Italian Missionary
“Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world”.t: 25/34 On 18th January 2021, the Lord has called to himself our dearest Mother Giovanna Alberoni to gift her with the crown of eternal life which he has prepared for her from all …
Oct 21
50 years of grace – of our Superior General Sr. Elvira Mattappally
It was a jubilant morning of great rejoicing and thanksgiving as we, the Generalate community celebrated the golden jubilee of our dearest Sr. Elvira on 15th October 2020. The solemn Eucharistic celebration was officiated by Monsignor Pier Giacomo De Nicolò along with Fr. Graziano Battistella and Fr. Vanni Bortignon. In his homily Monsignor highlighted the …
Aug 29
Visit of the Superior General to the Indian Provinces
The Superior General, Sr. Elvira Mattappally along with the General Councilor & Secretary, Sr. Mabel visited the 4 Indian Provinces from January 10th to 18th July 2020. The General Treasurer, Sr. Jaya Kunnel left for India on 13th January 2020 to participate in the Inter Province Finance meeting held from 20th to 22nd January 2020 …
Oct 12
Congratulations to Sr.Yvonne De Lima Fernandes
With great joy and gratitude to God we celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Sr. Yvonne D’ Lima, the Superior of Brazil Delegation on 16th September 2019. The Eucharistic celebration officiated by the Bishop of Calicut Most Rev. Dr. Varghese Chakalakal was very meaningful and enriching. He appreciated the commitment and the missionary spirit of Sr. …
Oct 02
Enlarged General Council Meet 10th – 13th September 2019, Rome
Enlarged General Council Meet 10th – 13th September 2019, Rome An Enlarged General Council meet was held at the Casa Generalizia, Rome, from 10th -13th September 2019. There were 26 participants from the Italian Province, the 4 Indian Provinces, from the Delegation of Brazil and the African Mission . Sr. Elvira, the Superior General welcomed the participants …
Nov 15
With grateful hearts to the Bishop of Allahabad.
We were very happy to welcome Most Rev. Raphy Manjali, Bishop of Allahabad diocese accompanied by Monsignor Santiago and Fr. Ronald of Allahabad diocese in our Generalate house Rome on 10th Nov 2018. His short visit was a blessing and an enriching experience for all of us. Our fellowship meal with him was a relaxed …
Nov 15
An appreciation and thanks to our Chaplain Rev. Fr. Alfredo Gonsalvez
“ saying thank you, or offering other words of appreciation, along with sincere compliments and other grateful or kind words are the best way to fortify relationships.” Chris Johnston. With grateful hearts we bid farewell to our Chaplain Rev. Fr. Alfredo Gonsalvez, the Vicar General of Scalabrini Fathers, on for journeying with us spiritually by …
Oct 09
Visit to Tanzanian Mission
Deep sentiments of joy and thanksgiving arise from our hearts to the Lord for our mission in Tanzania says Sr. Elvira our Superior General, after her visit along with her Councilor Sr. Mabel to all the communities of Tanzanian Mission in the month of September 2018. The Lord has done marvelous things…praise be His name! …