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"Great little women": Sisters Maria Javier and Guillermina
The story of Sisters Maria Javier and Guillermina who gave their lives caring for those suffering from the bubonic plague.
New Leadership Team for the North American Region
Congratulations to the New Leadership Team for the North American Region
Self-denial
A text on the spiritual path of self-denial, in the light of the Bible and the experience of Francis of Assisi, exploring wonder, conversion, and trust in God.
Presentation of the New Council of the Brazil Region
The Congregation joyfully announces the new Council of the Brazil Region. We entrust this service of leadership and animation to the action of the Holy Spirit, so that the Region may continue to grow in fidelity, creativity, and unity.
A time of grace - Madagascar
In this Jubilee year, this September, the Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Region experienced a time of grace with the celebration of the 25-year Jubilee of Religious Life of Sister Noëline, Sister Juliette, and Sister Emma, and the perpetual profession of Sister Georgette, as well as the entry of young people into the novitiate and postulancy.
Feast of the congregation- 30 may 2025
Appointment of the first Superior General-Mother Louise
III Regional Assembly - Portugal
The Sisters of the Region of Portugal gathered for the III Assembly of the Region from April 24 to 27, 2025 with the theme: “Praise and bless my Lord, give thanks to him and serve him with great humility”.
April 29, 2025, in memory of the Easter of Mother Louise
Let us meditate on the excerpt from her circular: "Union of Mind and Will" of January 18, 1860
Rome-Assisi Pilgrimage, April 6-12, 2025
The pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, on this Jubilee of Hope, helped us return to the roots of our Christian faith and our Franciscan spirituality. Contact with the sources is an oasis to continue the inner pilgrimage.
Echoes from the Enlarged Council
As this extended Council draws to a close, hymns of praise and feelings of gratitude spring from our hearts. Following Mary's example, we can say: "The Lord has done great things for us..."!
"Happy Easter"
We are called to be signs of hope and joy, to spread the "Good News" with gratitude, and to give thanks for all the small miracles around us.
Sister Lilian Bernard Lynch September 27, 1936 - April 3, 2025
Sister Lilian Bernard Lynch, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, went to her eternal home on April 3, 2025. Sister Lilian, a native of Cork, Ireland, was born September 27, 1936, to parents Mary Elizabeth "Lilian" and Bernard Lynch. She grew up in a loving Catholic family which influenced her faith and vocation.
COUNCIL ĖLARGI - 2025
From April 2 to 14, 2025, we at FMND will be holding an Enlarged Council in Paris.
Message from the President and Chief Executive Officer FMOL - USA
Franciscan Missionaries of Notre-Dame - United States
Perpetual Vows of Sister Conceição Thcicomba - Region of Portugal
Consecrated forever in the love of God!
Meeting of Local Ministers - Portugal Region
On 23, 24 and 25 August, the annual meeting of local ministers was held at Quinta da Azenha in Gondomar to open the pastoral year.
Perpetual Profession - Ethiopia August 22, 2024
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady (FMOL), Ethiopia is delighted and grateful to God to made the final Profession of Vows of Sr. Andualem Adem, Yemeserach Bekele, Medehanit Nure.
Perpetual vows - Madagascar region August 15, 2024
Testimonies: Four sisters make their perpetual profession: “I decided to leave everything for the love of Christ”
Perpetual religious profession - North America region
Story of Sister Theresa Trang Do, FMOL