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In this issue….Encounter with the Provincial Leadership team in Dassa-Zoumé, Benin; 2-day midwifery academic seminar; Journalist Femke Van Zeijl visits Bakhita Shelter; A visit to the home for the elderly at Regina Mundi Catholic Church, Mushin, Lagos; A mother who nurtured many (Mama Martina Agum); Dare to Speak French; Safeguarding; Heart of the Matter; Editorial.

In this issue…St Louis Secondary School celebrates Confirmation and Graduation with Thanksgiving Mass; Dinner party held in honour of graduating Primary Six pupils in St Louis Nursery and Primary School, Akure; Bakhita Villa hosts priests and religious of Savé Deanery; Bakhita Shelter welcomes representatives of the Salvation Army; A shepherd who smelled like his sheep: Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze laid to rest; Burial Mass of Mr Valentine Greg Oluwanimodimu Akinwotu: A fitting farewell at St Matthew’s Catholic Church, One Padi, Ondo; Dare to Speak French; Safeguarding; Heart of the Matter; Editorial.

In this issue…The Acies: Our Solemn Pledge at Marywood Girls College; Commissioning of our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at Home of Mercy and Peace; A week of renewal and retreat in Akure cloistered; Celebrating life at 60: A day of gratitude with Sr Victoria Orifumishe; Vocational rally in Ijare; Health and Wellness; Dare to speak French; Safeguarding – Bakhita St Louis Empowerment Network holds Staff Safeguarding workshop; Heart of the Matter; Editorial.

In this issue…Unity in Mission: Religious Congregations meet with the Bishop His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Jude Arogunlade, the Shepherd of Ondo Diocese; An August Visit by my Sisters at Eko Hotel and Suites; Preserving Human Voices and Faces; Kaduna Ecclesiastical Province NCWR Provincial Day 2026; St Albert Chaplaincy, Federal University of Technology Akure celebrates Children’s Day 2026; Student Midwives handover leadership baton in heartfelt ceremony; Health and Wellness; Dare to speak French; Safeguarding; Heart of the Matter; Editorial.

In this issue…The journey back home of Madame Emilienne Akoto; Interhouse Sports 2026: Building Unity, Growth, and Team Spirit; Pedagogical Visit: Explore Civic Life Firsthand, Savé; Unity in Diversity: Cultural Day in Ijio; St Louis Akure Area Temporary Professed Sisters’ Weekend in Owo Community; 30 Years in Mind, just like yesterday; Health and Wellness; Dare to speak French; Safeguarding; Heart of the Matter; Editorial.

In this issue…Schools Development Support (SDS) Creative Teachers Training 2026; Elite Nurses Shine at St Louis College of Nursing Sciences Graduation Ceremony; A Journey Through Loss and Faith; A Life of Selflessness: Remembering Mrs. Juliet Abiona Alaba; Health and Wellness; Dare to speak French; Heart of the Matter; Editorial.

In this issue…Consecrated persons prophets of hope and reconciliation; Career Day at St Louis Nursery and Primary School, Ikere-Ekiti; Valentine gala night at St John Mary Vianney, Savé, Dassa Diocese, Republic of Benin; A legacy of faith: Sr Cecilia Olusanya laid her beloved father to rest; Funeral ceremony of Mama Elizabeth Aina Olaniyan; Empowering rural communities: Caritas Nigeria’s B-SLIC Project paves the way for sustainable livelihoods in Ekiti West; Health and Wellness; Dare to speak French; Heart of the Matter; Editorial

In this issue…Golden Jubilee of Priesthood and Ruby Anniversary of the Songhai Movement; A joyful beginning: Our matriculation at Veritas University, Abuja; The brighter side of uncertainties; The celebration of the Consecrated Day in Lagos Archdiocese; World Day of the Sick, Oyo Chapter; Visit to Bakhita Shelter; Health and Wellness; Dare to speak French; Heart of the Matter; Editorial

In this issue…Silver Jubilee of religious profession: Sr Theresa Peter, give thanks to God; Bakhita babies receive sacrament of baptism; matriculation and capping ceremony: 43 young women embark on nursing journey; St Mary Nursery/Primary School, Ijio Meso, Christmas Carol and closing Mass for the term; Healing from hurt; Dare to speak French; Heart of the Matter; Editorial

In this issue…A double celebration for Master Lanre Daniel Akinsehin; Appreciation to the Sisters of St Louis, Irish Region; Caring for our common home: lesson learned from Laudato Si for living cosmic synodality and the call for Nigeria’s Climate Future; Though your living was short; Mama Ekerin buried amidst mixed feelings; Safeguarding; Health and Wellness; Dare to speak French; Heart of the Matter; Editorial

In this issue…Visit of the Provincial Leader of the Sisters of St Louis, Rev Sr Christiana Kure, to Caritas Nigeria’s Ekiti Office; Bakhita driver celebrates a joyful union in holy matrimony; Caring for our common home: Lesson from Laudatory Si’ for living cosmic synodality and he call for Nigeria’s climate future; Celebration of half a century: Sr Roseline Bukola Familiade SSL; Silver Jubilee celebration: Sr Veronica Chinyere Okpara; Thanksgiving Mass pictures of Sr Chinyere Okpara; We remember the dead; safeguarding; Health and Wellness; Dare to speak French; Heart of the Matter; Editorial

In this issue…Nigerian Conference of Women Religious trained on trauma-informed care; A life of healing and devotion: celebrating Sister Titilayo Anthonia Abe, SSL @50; Thousands mourn as Chief John Chibuzor Ogu was laid to rest; safeguarding; Health and Wellness; Dare to speak French; Heart of the Matter; Editorial

In this issue…A joyful celebration; Welcoming new life: a glimpse into an ante-natal clinic at Our Lady Catholic Hospital, Iseyin; The dangers of assumptions in community living: A Reflection; The impact of the Sisters of St Louis on human empowerment and humanitarian development; Health and Wellness; Dare to speak French; Heart of the Matter; Editorial

In this issue…Sisters of St Louis Education Summit 2025; Career talk in St Louis Secondary School, Ondo; Spreading the Call: A Vocation Rally in Samo and Ayegun, Ijio; St Louis Secondary School, Ondo End of Session Ceremony; The closing and graduation ceremony of St Mary Nursery and Primary School, Ijop-Meso; Sr Louise Eziechi bids a final farewell to her beloved father; Rest on Baba Akinwotu; Dare to speak French; Heart of the Matter; Editorial

In this issue…Pilgrimage 2025 – walking in the footsteps of our founder and ancestors; The visit of St Ferdinand Catholic Nursery and primary school, Ipaja, to Bakhita Villa; Youths rally in Ijio; Canonical visit of the Provincial Leadership Team to St Louis SecondarySchool, Ondo; St Peter and Paul Catholic Church Baruwa, awards Sisters of St Louis Ipaja in appreciation for their pastoral involvement in the parish; Health and Wellness Talk – weight loss and carbs; Dare to Speak French; Heart of the Matter; Editorial

In this issue…St Louis College of Nursing Sciences Graduation Ceremony; Nurses Shine Bright in week-long programme; Inter house games 2024/2025 – Unity and good sportsmanship at LGSS Abuja; Events in St Louis Nursery and Primary School, Ondo; Children’s Day Funfair / Games in St Louis Nursery and Primary School Akure; One Faith, Many Cultures: Our Cultural Sunday Experience; SSL Safeguarding; Dare to Speak French; Heart of the Matter; Editorial

In this issue…The 29th National Conference of the Associates of Saint Louis Nigeria Province; Aspirants Weekend Held in SSL Novitiate Akure and Louisville Gwagwalada Abuja, March, 2025; Friends of Saint Louis Retreat- Lagos Zone; Birthday Celebration of Odion; Lent… Time for our Soul to Spring Forth; Opening Mass at Saint Louis Secondary School (Private), Ondo; Temporary Professed Sisters’ Weekend in Akure and Gwagwalada Areas; Special Award to Sisters of St Louis, Kolapo ISHOLA Community; Vocation Rally in Ondo; Health & Wellness; Dare to Speak French; Heart of the Matter; Editorial.

In this issue….Temporary Professed Juniors Weekend, Ibadan Area; Nigeria Conference of Women Religious (NCWR) Recollection  Seminar, Ondo Area; Women’s Day Celebration!; Louisville Mokola Celebrates Colour Day; Burial Ceremony of Mama Cecilia Tanimowo Lake Ogundijo; Health and Wellness; Dare to Speak French Language; Heart of the Matter; Editorial.

In this issue… St Louis Grammar School, Ikere-Ekiti celebrates 64th anniversary, Commissions new dormitory; ASA Day celebration at St Louis Grammar School, Ikere-Ekiti; Award for Scholarship; Monthly Recollection Report – March 2025; St Mary Catholic Nursery and Primary School, Ijio, hosts Interhouse Sports Competition; Interhouse Sports Competition: Showcasing talent and team spirit; Health and wellness; Dare to speak French language; Heart of the matter; Editorial.

In this issue…A New Chapter Unfolds; Reception of New Postulants; Veneration of the Relics of St Theresa of the Child Jesus in Dassa-Zoumé Diocese; A Shining Star Returns: Catching up with Zora  Abettor Ebhabha; Celebration of Consecrated Persons Day; Paths to Achievement: Thoughts on my Academic Journey; A Walk Against Human Trafficking; Opening Mass in St Louis Secondary School, Ondo; Provincial Visit to Bautain Rice Mill and Inaugural Meeting of Board of Directors; Health and Wellness; Dare to Speak French Language; Heart of the Matter; Editorial.

In this issue…Appreciation Note; Joyful Christmas Celebration at Mater Dei Catholic Vocational Training Centre; Saint Mary Catholic Nursery and Primary School Ijio-Meso Christmas Carol; Embracing the Puzzle: Supporting Children with Special Needs; Matriculation/Capping Ceremony at St Louis School of Midwifery, Zonkwa; The New Ewulu: Home of Nature; Our Lady Catholic Hospital Baby Show; Unbowed Vow, Graceful Dialogues; SSL Safeguarding; Dare to Speak French Language; Heart of the Matter; Editorial.

In this issue…Celebrating 30 Years of Grace and Excellence: St Louis Nursery and Primary School, Bida; Sr. Philomena William Awarded Best Graduating Student at Dominican University; Reflections on the Synod; Louisville Nursery and Primary School, Mokola Celebrate Christmas Carol Party; Graceful Dialogues; SSL Safeguarding; Dare to Speak French Language; Heart of the Matter; Editorial.

In this Issue…Annual General Meeting of the Friends of St Louis Nigeria; Sr Patricia Ebegbulem SSL saying THANK YOU; Sister Canon and Civil Lawyers in Africa; A Remarkable Visit to Save Community; Empowering Inclusive Education; Louisville Alumni Reunion; Sr. Ruth Orunpegun Laid Her Beloved Mother to Rest; Memorial Mass; Dare to Speak French Language; Heart of the Matter; Editorial

In this issue…Profession in the Republic of Benin; Friends of St Louis Ondo Zone honor pioneer members at 2024 Open Day; Eucharistic Celebration; Blessing of Ondo Community; Stella Maris at 3: A 4-in-1 celebration; SSL Safeguarding; Health & Wellness; Dare to Speak French Language; Heart of the Matter; Editorial.

In this issue…Farewell our Esteemed Diamond Set; We Revere St. Louis’ Name; The LORD’S Bride; Flag-off of the Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees; Retreat and Reconnect: Sisters’ Annual Getaway; The Opening Mass of St Ferdinand Nursery/Primary School, Boys Town Ipaja, Lagos; Renewal Course 2024; Seminar for SSL New Administrators; Health & Wellness; Dare to Speak French Language; Heart of the Matter; Editorial.