WHO ARE WE? (By Sr Dorcas Simiyu, MSE)
Background: Our Congregation is called Missionary Sisters of Evangelization, an institute of Pontifical right, dedicated to different forms of apostolate such as Pastoral work, Education, Social work and Health care.
The foundation began in Anoia Superiore, Reggio Calabria, in the southern part of Italy. Our Founder is Rev.Fr Vincenzo Ida’. He was a figure inspired by God and founded our congregation. He guided and gave inspirations to the sisters.From the group of the youth who went to the parish, he trained some as catechists and from that group there came twelve ladies. These twelve ladies later on were called “The Living Host”.
The first to receive the habit was Mother Pasqualina Condo’, who became the Co-foundress of the congregation.
The Charism of the Missionary Sisters of Evangelization is contained and shines forth in just one saying of Jesus: “I am the Bread of Life” (Jn 6:34).We BELIEVE, We LIVE together as a community and go out to PREACH the word of God to all nations through our services and draw them to the Eucharistic table.
Our Motto is: “Ave Verum corpus, natum de Maria Virgine”. (Praise be the true Body, born of the Virgin Mary).
We are present in Italy, Mexico, Philipines, Kenya, Israel, Argentina, and Madagascar. While in Kenya we are in Ngong Diocese, Eldoret Diocese, Muranga Diocese, Malindi Diocese, Kericho Diocese and Nairobi Archdiocese.
THE STAGES OF FORMATION are: Aspirancy – First stage of search in, Postulancy – Period of Discernment, Novitiate – Deepening one’s love with Christ, Juniorate – A period of apostolate, prayer and study.
If you feel the calling of the Lord and you are 18 to 25 years old, attained mean grade of C in Form 4 or did a course, and have a sincere desire to commit one’s life to God, have a passion to serve Christ in our brothers and sisters, especially those most in need, contact us at:
VOCATION DIRECTRESS, MISSIONARY SISTERS OF EVANGELIZATION,
P.O.BOX 15189 – 00509 LANGATA, NAIROBI. Tel. +254114081188.