In Freetown, Sierra Leone , The Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny (SJC), Province of West Africa, has embarked on a month-long program of spiritual renewal and personal growth for its Temporary Professed Sisters. The initiative, aimed at deepening the spiritual lives and strengthening the communal bonds of the young Sisters, brings together 13 Temporary Professed Sisters from The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Ghana.
The gathering is being held at Javouhey House, Leicester Peak in Freetown, from August 12th to 20th, offering the Sisters an enriching opportunity to grow in faith and deepen their understanding of the Cluny charism.
In his homily during the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist, Rev. Fr. Joseph Karbo, Rector of St. Paul’s Major Seminary in Freetown, encouraged the Sisters to remain open to the workings of God in their lives. He advised them not to allow their painful or bitter experiences to define them negatively, but instead to transform those experiences into opportunities for becoming the best versions of themselves.
Special appreciation was extended to Sr. Angela Bangura, Provincial Superior, and her Council for their support and commitment in organizing this formative encounter. The program also benefited greatly from the presence of Sr. Marie Madeleine Lepcha, who travelled from India to accompany the Sisters on their spiritual journey, and Sr. Josephine Kamanda, Mistress of Temporary Professed Sisters in the West African Province.
The spiritual renewal is part of the congregation’s ongoing efforts to nurture and strengthen the vocation of young Sisters in the Cluny tradition of service, prayer, and community life.
Sr. Francisca Akolgo/Sr Emmanuella Dakurah (sister communicators)
