The Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ) Sierra Leone Zone made up of Freetown and Pendembu Communities have successfully concluded a spirit-filled, two-week spiritual gathering held from 1st to 14th July 2026.
This special time of prayer and community building ended on a very happy note, the Sisters are grateful to God, their partners, and everyone who helped make the event a success.
During her canonical visitation, Provincial Superior, Sister Judith Magbity,HHCJ engaged with the sisters to share and enlighten them on the decisions made at the 9th Provincial Chapter of the Ghana Province.
This information is highly important because the Ghana Province covers three countries: Ghana, Togo, and Sierra Leone.
The Sisters in Sierra Leone warmly welcomed Sister Judith, taking the opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the rich international divert of their congregation.
As a crucial part of their preparation and development, the gathering also featured a vital orientation on the HHCJ Policy on Human Rights and Safeguarding, reinforcing the Congregation’s commitment to ethical care, protection, and advocacy.
This training helps the Sisters protect the people they serve and do their work safely and professionally.
The Sisters also do vital work in the Region, running an orphanage, a health clinic, and a hostel for girls. These services provide essential care and education to people in need across the Archdiocese of Freetown and the Diocese of Kenema.
The Congregation described the two-weeks Spiritual Gathering as a deeply spiritual and successful experience that ended to the glory of God. In closing, the Sisters expressed gratitude to the leadership of their Congregation, all collaborators and community partners whose support and contributions made the spiritual exercise a success.
By Sr. Sheila Adombire, HHCJ ( Catholic Sister Communicators Network Ghana, Cascon-Gh
