The Sisters of St Louis are about to embark upon a new ministry in Savé in the Republic of Benin, with the construction of a new school in the educationally-disadvantaged area currently underway, thanks to funding from Misean Cara. Last February the long-awaited new community was officially opened and blessed in the city of Savè, Republic of Benin. Part of the Nigeria Province, Constance Dibie SSL and Theresa Peter Sheyin SSL have been missioned there from Nigeria.
Thanks to the support of Misean Cara we received funding for two blocks of seven classrooms and an administrative office. The construction is being supervised by trained architect Kehinde Agnes Ojo SSL, and is now near completion.
The convent has yet to be constructed, and the Sisters currently live in a rented apartment. It is our hope that very soon we will get support from a funding agency to help with the building of the convent.
We are grateful to God for the generous donation from Misean Cara, and the support of the Central Leadership Team, Provincial Leadership Team, the Institute and Provincial Development Desk, and all who are involved in the project.
To read more about the construction of the new school in Savè, click on the latest edition of Musings, our monthly newsletter – Issue 90.