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Shaping the Heart in Summer: Life Lessons from the Canossian Schools’ Summer Camps
In the schools of Northern India, summer carries the fragrance of smiles, discovery, and the jubilant voices of students who, in keeping with a cherished tradition, take part in the summer camps organised by the Canossian Schools and the Canossian Sisters. These camps...
Sowing Seeds of Freedom: In Lauriya, Northern India, the Canossian Sisters Guide the Community to Live from the Land and Walk with Hope
In the rural heartlands of northern India, where agriculture remains the lifeblood of daily life and sustenance, the Canossa Social Centre of Lauriya has launched a remarkable initiative intertwining cultivation, education, and creativity—a celebration of holistic...
“Come and See!” – The Diocesan Jubilee of Lisbon Transforms Estoril into an Oasis of Faith, Hope and Joy
On Saturday, 31 May, under a sun-kissed sky and amid an atmosphere of boundless enthusiasm, more than seven thousand people gathered to celebrate the Diocesan Jubilee of Lisbon, entitled “Vem Ver” (“Come and See”). A true feast of faith, the event welcomed people of...
A Craft for a New Dawn: The Faizabad/Ayodhya Social Centre Celebrates Young Women Graduating in Tailoring, Hairdressing and Beautician
A radiant day of joy and dignity was celebrated at the Canossa Social Centre in Faizabad, also known as Ayodhya, as young women received their certificates upon completing vocational training in tailoring, beauty, and hairdressing. This milestone, the fruit of months...
Four Cities, One Family: Mother Josemary’s Visit to the Canossian Communities of Venice, Treviso, Porto San Giorgio and Foggia
In recent weeks, Mother Josemary, member of the General Council of the Canossian Daughters of Charity, carried out her canonical visitation to the religious communities established in four emblematic locations across the Italian peninsula: Treviso, a key Canossian...
In the Footsteps of Magdalene: Mother Albertina’s Canonical Visit to the Canossian Communities of Lombardia and Lazio
In an atmosphere of warm welcome and deep family spirit, the canonical visit of Mother Albertina, member of the General Council of the Canossian Daughters of Charity, took place in recent days. Her journey led her through the Canossian religious communities of...
The Canossian Mothers in Tokyo: A Bridge of Faith Between Cultures
Tokyo, 6 May 2025 In a polarised world where towering skyscrapers, cutting-edge technology, and districts seemingly plucked from the future coexist with profound social isolation—exemplified by the phenomenon of hikikomori, individuals who voluntarily withdraw from...
ARIWARA, 25 YEARS LATER: a hospital, a Saint and a land that hopes
In the province of Ituri, where nature—vast and untamed, still vibrant from the recently ended rainy season—seems to whisper of a deep connection with all of creation, the Canossian Sisters of the Democratic Republic of Congo gathered in the small town of Ariwara to...
MAGDALENE OF CANOSSA shares Her Marian Experience
The last time we met in this way, I shared how I experienced Easter. Today, I want to tell you about one of my greatest joys: considering myself a daughter of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since I was a child, I’ve had a tender and profound devotion to her—a devotion that...
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MAGDALENE OF CANOSSA shares Her Marian Experience
The last time we met in this way, I shared how I experienced Easter. Today, I want to tell you about one of my greatest joys: considering myself a daughter of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since I was a child, I’ve had a tender and profound devotion to her—a devotion that...
Habemus Papam: A New Shepherd to Guide the Church in a Time of Hope
After days of eager anticipation, yesterday the bells of St. Peter’s rang out joyfully, and the sky over Rome turned white: the long-awaited smoke signal announced to the world that the Church has a new Pope. Habemus Papam—ancient words, rich in meaning, that echo...
May 8, 2025: The Gift of St. Magdalene of Canossa
Let us ignite life with the Charism of Saint Magdalene of Canossa on the day dedicated to our Foundress, May 8. To...
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