News and Events

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.

Concón (Chile), 09/27/2025, Felipe Collet Gaete, Pastoral Coordinator, Santa María Goretti Parish School.- From Concón, on Chile’s central coast, we traveled with 12 pilgrims from Santa María Goretti Parish School to Rome, to take part in the Jubilee of Youth. For 10 days (from Sunday, July 27 to Tuesday, August 5, 2025), we shared our faith with millions of young people from around the world, gathered with Pope Leo XIV. It was a profound experience that marked us forever.

Panama, 09/26/2025, Sr. Rosmery Castañeda.-  On Sunday, September 20, the catechists of the Archdiocese of Panama gathered together. Our Archdiocesan Church is organized into six pastoral zones, which bring together vicariates and parishes for administration and pastoral services. Each zone gathered in one of the famous squares of the Old Quarter, filling it with joy and color according to the chosen color of their t-shirt, which turned the Old Quarter into a true “festival.”

Sainville (France), 08/30/2025, Sr. Lisa Kadampattuparambil.- August 22, 2025 was a journey of excitement and hope where the daughters of Marie Poussepin from different parts of the world converged in the cradle of the foundation to drink the water from the well of Sainville. We were warmly welcomed by our Superior General Sr. Mariamma Paul, Sr. Maria Escayola, Sr. Marta Mendieta, Sr. Anula Suguna and the community of Sainville.

Barcelona (Spain), 07/30/2025, SMC Team.- We are pleased to announce that the new website of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation is now online. This is a trial phase, and we invite you to explore the site, discover its content, and let us know of any comments, suggestions, or errors you may come across.

Bogota (Colombia), 07/15/205, Sr. Adriana Marcela Rojas.- On July 15, 2025, the Province of Bogotá convened all its communities for a virtual meeting to present the proposed project for reviewing the missionary presence. The gathering brought together sisters from the general government, provincial sisters, and lay collaborators from the different missionary presences. The process centers on spiritual transformation and returning to Jesus, actively promoting the participation of both sisters and laity in discernment and decision-making processes. This initiative seeks to generate new vitality and viability in the life and mission of the Province, responding to current challenges and envisioning its future.

Tours (France), 05/31/2025, Sr. Yeli Aidé Aristizábal Zuluaga.- On the occasion of the Feast of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, the official opening of the International Community – Mother House took place. This event, experienced in an atmosphere of recollection, prayer, and fraternity, was held in the Chapel of La Grande Bretêche during Vespers, presided over by Sr. Mariamma Paul, Prioress General.

Barcelona (Spain), 05/08/2025, Sr. Gemma Morató.- The election of the new Pope, Leo XIV, has marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Church. His appearance on the balcony of St. Peter’s has stirred many questions, hope, and also inspiration for all the faithful and for our Congregation.

Online, 04/03/2025, Social Media Team.- With a spirit of communion and commitment, the meeting of the Congregation’s Social Communications delegates—coming from various provinces and vice-provinces—was celebrated.