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First Profession of Vows takes place for two novices in Ghana Region
On July 25, 2026, Gifty Gyabeng SSL and Helena Abena Atia SSL professed their first vows in the Institute of the Sisters of St Louis, Ghana. For them, it was not just a ceremony but our personal “Yes” to the Lord. To read more about the two...
Production of drinking water in the St Louis Ghana Self-Reliance Project for the needy
St Louis Ghana Self-Reliance Project for the needy employs approximately 15 people and is currently managed by Joyce Eyiah SSL. There are two aspects to this project: the production of water in bottles and sachets, and the pastries and juice unit....
St Louis Day celebrated in Rathmines community
The sisters in the Rathmines community, Ireland, had a wonderful St Louis Day celebration in their convent on August 25. Among their guests were members of the Central and Regional Leadership Teams, and sisters from Monaghan and the outlying...
Annual Nigeria Province Refresher/Renewal Programme takes place
The Sisters of St Louis Nigeria Province held its annual refresher/renewal programme from July 27 to August 3 at the Louis Bautain Retreat Centre, Ijebu-Itele. It was a refreshing, relaxing and renewed time for the sisters as it brought about a...
Sister graduates with a master’s degree in Mental Health Nursing
Congratulations to MaryJo Abba SSL who graduated with a master’s degree in Mental Health Nursing from Manchester Metropolitan University earlier this month. In addition to her degree, she received multiple awards in recognition of her outstanding...
Sisters united against child labour, child trafficking, abuse, and exploitation
To mark World Day against Child Labour, three sisters - Clara Azubuike SSL, Agnes Abba SSL and Theresa Peter Sheyin SSL - joined the Civil Society Network and other stakeholders in a march from the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment to...
A spirit of unity at the heart of palliative care
Eugenia Raymond SSL from the Grigny community in France, recently attended the 32nd National Congress for Palliative Care. She attended in her role as a volunteer hospital chaplain (aumônier bénévole en milieu hospitalier). Following the...
Sisters lead advocacy for inclusive education and disability in Ondo State, Nigeria
The Sisters of St Louis Community-Based Rehabilitation (SSL-CBR) Programme and the Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology have called for stronger commitment to inclusive education in Ondo State to ensure that children with...
A farewell distinguished by gratitude
The Brazilian people and the entire AAVE family bid farewell to Margaret Hosty SSL, who concludes her mission in Brazil after 41 years of dedication, love for others, and service to the poorest and most vulnerable. To read about the farewell to...
Sisters in California honoured in several ministries where they have served over the last 75 years
The sisters in California have been remembered and honoured in several ministries where they have served the last 75 years. This includes: four sisters who are acknowledged in a video commemorating the 75th anniversary of Mater Dei High School;...
Following up on graduates from the Skills Development Programme at the Sisters of St Louis Fashion Centre, Accra, Ghana
The Sisters of St Louis Fashion Centre in Accra, Ghana, was established in 2013 as a commercial enterprise, to produce and sell a range of high-quality and unique fashion products. In 2021, it diversified and set up a Skills Development Programme,...
The summer pause of Catholic pastoral activities in France
Mary Jo Abba SSL reflects on the closure of Catholic pastoral activities during the summer months in France. Far from being an empty period, it can become a valuable time of renewal for individuals and communities. The pause invites Catholics to...