News and Events

Lebanon, 12/10/2025, Text and photos: Sr. María Ángeles Flores.- When news of Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Lebanon began to circulate, the atmosphere was difficult to describe: something like skepticism, even a certain hostility on the part of some, or perhaps a fear of hoping that such an event could bring any change to the country. Some parishes offered preparatory conferences; privately, welcome songs were composed and publicity materials printed; joy began to emerge, timidly at first.

Panama City, Churuquita Chiquita, province of Coclé (Panama), 11/30/2025, Sr. Vanessa Arauz Guardia..- November is a month of deep significance for Panama. Each year, the National Feast fill the country with color, music, and patriotic fervor as fundamental events that shaped Panamanian identity are commemorated: the Separation of Panama from Colombia (November 3), the celebration of the National Flag (November 4), the First Independence Movement in La Villa de Los Santos (November 10), and Panama’s Independence from Spain (November 28).

Colombia, RJP, 11/25/2025.- During the month of October, the Presentation Youth Network prepared its heart with great joy to celebrate the Week of the Charism. Together we shared the novena to our Foundress, entitled “Firm in hope, in the heart of charity,” in which each day we wove the tapestry with Marie Poussepin, thread by thread, through small gestures of faith, hope, and love. Each day we discovered that we all have something to contribute to that great fabric of life that she began, and that God continues to complete through our young hands and our desire to serve.

Sr. Gemma Morató, Bellafila Community, Barcelona, 11/08/2025.- On November 8, taking advantage of Sr. Rosmery Castañeda’s stay in Barcelona for a few days, we asked her to give us a talk based on her experience as a synodal mother. With a full room of representatives from various congregations and some laywomen, she delighted us with a presentation entitled “Woman, Diakonia of the Kingdom, in the Synodal Church.” We were also joined by the delegate for consecrated life of the Archdiocese of Barcelona, Fr. Juanjo Moré, SDB.

Duitama, Boyacá (Colombia), 10/29/2025, Sr. Rosa Elvira Carvajal Cifuentes.- With deep gratitude and joy, the community of the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin celebrates today one hundred years of presence in Duitama, Boyacá. A century of service, faith, and education that has left a lasting mark on generations of children, young people, and families in the region.

Koudougou (Burkina Faso), Sr. Viviane Compaore, 10/25/2025.- In order to continue its missionary impulse in the world, and especially within the framework of the Episcopal Conference of Burkina-Niger, the Vice-Province of Africa has lived an important stage in its missionary journey with the foundation of a new community in the Diocese of Koudougou. This community, placed under the protection of Saint Thomas Aquinas, is composed mainly of sisters who are students.

Reus (Spain), 10/22/2025, Sr. Conchi García.- On October 18, the Presentation School of Reus (Spain) experienced a very special day led by Sister Gemma Morató Sendra, dedicated to deepening the charism of Marie Poussepin and the spirituality of Saint Dominic de Guzmán — roots that continue to give meaning to the educational and pastoral mission we share as a community.

Rome (Italy), 10/13/2025, Sr. Patricia Gabriela Avendaño Álvarez.- From October 8 to 12, the provincial prioresses with the general government had the grace of participating in Rome, cradle of civilization and of the Christian faith, in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life—a deeply spiritual experience that allowed us to live the unity of the Spirit in the diversity of charisms, languages, and cultures.

Sainville (Francia), 10/01/2025, Sisters Rose Mary Kadampattuparambil y Lisa Kadamattuparampil.- With hearts full of excitement and expectation, we continued our pilgrimage to our Mother House in Tours, lovingly called Maison de Tous. The bus journey from Sainville to Tours was filled with joy as we grew closer to one another, sharing laughter and companionship along the way. For many of us, it was our very first visit to the Mother House—a place we had heard and read about over the years. The anticipation of finally seeing it, and above all, kneeling in prayer at the tomb of our beloved Foundress, Blessed Marie Poussepin, was reflected in the eager faces of everyone.