The Jubilee Year 2025 calls us to be Pilgrims of Hope—and this theme feels so personal to me. My life has been a mix of ups and downs, but through it all, one thing has remained constant: my trust and hope in God’s loving care. I still remember one of the most painful chapters of
During his audience on Wednesday 20 September 2017, Pope Francis said: ‘Dream! Dream of a world not yet seen, but which will certainly come…’. These words made me reflect deeply on hope and how it has illuminated my life, especially at a crucial moment, such as when choosing my vocation. Before making a concrete decision,
My name is Scolastica I live in Italy, I am 98 years old. As a teacher, I have always received so much hope from the children at school. The young people I also met in the parish, the world going on with them, gave me hope. A young man was waiting for me every day
The Jubilee Year 2025 is a special period of grace in the catholic church, in the congregation of Jesus, as well as in my own personal life. This jubilee year the church has given to us, the Catholics a special theme ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. This theme emphasizes a journey of faith inviting each believer to
In the trials and tribulations of history, not only the Congregatio Jesu came into being, but also a second branch, the IBVM, also known as the Loreto Sisters, can be traced back to Mary Ward’s institute plan. One of the leading figures in the creation of this second branch is Mother Teresa Ball. She was
Some of our sisters had the special opportunity to be present during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, 18 May 2025 and celebrete this special Mass together with faithful from all over the world. They went early so they could get a very good glimpse on the new Pontiff on his way
We are in the middle of our common Spiritual Journey to Becoming One. The two branches of Mary Ward’s Institute prepare for the merger of their congregations and pray for the unity of minds and hearts that our constitutions point out so well. Many of you have asked us if we could provide an overview
Here I am writing about my experiences as to how I lived so far with hope. Till I reached class X, I never had thought of becoming religious. I did not have any inclination to become a sister. I had heard about sisters working in North India, in faraway places, for the poor people, living
As I reflect on the message of hope planted in my life, I am reminded of a prayer I offered during a 30-day retreat in my second year of Novitiate. “I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts.”— Jeremiah 31:33 While meditating on this passage, Jesus led me
Sister Deepa Madathumpadickal CJ is the new Provincial Superior of Delhi Province. She took up her office on 1st May 2025. We wish Deepa and all her fellow sisters a blessed time, courage and hope while following Jesus in the footsteps of Mary Ward. Venerable Mary Ward, pray for us and give us your spirit.
The Mary Ward Family worldwide was grateful for the election of the new Pope Leo XIV. Some of our sisters have been specially moved by the choice of the cardinals during the conclave: The sisters in Peru have got to know Cardinal Prevost much better then most of us, as he was first their local
When I was a child, my uncles studied in Japan. They brought school supplies when they came home. Watching them, I dreamed of going to school. I also sang and danced with my older brother, imagining his school life as mine. During the Korean War, my uncle who was a dancer went missing. Our whole
Sisters of the Congregatio Jesu and of the IBVM had the joy to be present at Saint Peter’s Square when the world heard the famous words: “Habemus Papam.” Sisters Pratima, Annamaria, Lucy and Deepa (who arrived from Delhi just in time) went to greet the newly elected Pope Leo XIV together to celebrate, pray and
On May 1-5, 2025, Provincial Superior Júlia Milčová, Provincial Assistant Klarisssa Baníková and Kristina Ratochka, Superior of the community in Uzhhorod, visited the CJ Sisters in Kiev. “The purpose of the trip was to meet the sisters, to express closeness and solidarity. We were mainly carrying help (medicines and hygiene supplies) for the people whom
While the cardinals gather for the conclave, Sr Jane Livesey wrote down her memories of a meeting with Pope Francis during a special year for the Mary Ward Family: “In 2015, the year in which we celebrated the fourth centenary of Mary Ward’s vision of the Just Soul, it was agreed that the Generalate would
As this Jubilee Year began, I was inspired by Pope Francis opening a holy door in Rebibbia prison with the words, “I wanted each of us…to have the possibility of opening the doors of our hearts and understanding that hope does not disappoint.” Hope is resurrection, the opening of the sealed tomb and the experience
Greetings of Peace, Joy and Hope from Kiran Tirkey, the youngest CJ of Allahabad Province , privileged to be incorporated into the Congregation by Vows in this Jubilee year. My reflections on – Pilgrims of Hope- transformed my negativity to positivity, challenging me to be a ray of hope where its flame is dim, to
Golden Jubilee celebrations were held for Sister Hildegardis Chimhanda and Sister Magna Maminimini, the first African members of the Congregation of Jesus in the Zimbabwe-Mozambique Region. The Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Robert Ndlovu, with Fr Mukwewa and Fr Daka concelebrating, inspired all in attendance. In his homily, the Archbishop encouraged the sisters to embrace St.
We continue our journey to Becoming One with the material for May 2025. In this month, the core activity features the Open Circle:
