Talofa lava, kia ora and greetings to you from this tiny island in the middle of the ocean; no wonder we have a motto; SAMOA IS FOUNDED ON GOD. We are determined to continue (in duet) fanning the flame which Euphrasie Barbier lit over many years ago in the lands of Samoa. It is definitely a very different island now from when Mother Foundress first came here. With the effect of global warming, Samoa is changing like all other countries in the world.
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We, Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions, are committed in a special way to working with women and with the young because we believe that when you educate women you help to educate families and to build a better world.
We invite you to work with us
- to be in solidarity with our mission works
- to share in our dream of building a brighter future
through love, justice and peace for all
Spend some time with us and visit the 20 countries we live and work in.
Share our history and spirituality and be sure to sign our guest book before you leave!!
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Celebrating 150 Years Treasuring Our Past: Shaping Our Future Notre Dame Des Missions 1861 - 2011 Green C/leaf: Celebrating 150 years of RNDM mission. Globe: That is Our Internationality - the mission of the Congregation world- wide “Women Working Beyond Boundaries”. Emblem: Placement of the emblem - moving beyond all possibilities / risk taking. Flame: Light and hope that we have given over the past 150 years as well as the light and hope of the RNDM mission that will continue into the future “Treasuring Our Past: Shaping Our Future” *********** *********** ********** Mission in Kulaman, Philippines A Vietnamese Sister, missioned to the Philippines, holds a Manobo baby and monitors its health while visiting the family. Sister is involved in health care, visiting the local hospital and advising the women on the care of their children. Three Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions live and work in Kulaman among the Manobo people, in Mindanao, in Philippines. Their ministry is the empowerment of the local people, particularly the women. Education is vital to raising the standard of living of a people and the Sisters have a dormitory where the children can stay during school term time so as to attend school daily. The Sisters encourage a family spirit among the children, they supervise their homework times and monitor their health and development. It was a great joy for them when their first student graduated from university. Developing the skills of the local women raises the level of their self confidence and also gives them some financial independence. Sisters work with the women in bead-making sessions, enabling them to be creative and also providing a source of income. *********** *********** **********
Samoa is Founded on God
Talofa lava, kia ora and greetings to you from this tiny island in the middle of the ocean; no wonder we have a motto; SAMOA IS FOUNDED ON GOD. We are determined to continue (in duet) fanning the flame which Euphrasie Barbier lit over many years ago in the lands of Samoa. It is definitely a very different island now from when Mother Foundress first came here. With the effect of global warming, Samoa is changing like all other countries in the world.
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Central Business Area Remains Closed - Six Weeks after the Earthquake
Much destruction was caused by the major earthquake that occurred in Christchurch, New Zealand on 22nd February 2011, which caused the death of almost 200 people. The city suffered much destruction and still the Central Business area is closed to all except the official army and engineers who are working to make businesses secure before people are allowed back into the area. People who own businesses in the Central Business Area have not been allowed back into their buildings and this is frustrating for them
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When the Earth Groaned and Twisted!
At 12.51 p.m. on 22 February 2011, as I walked through a large store in South City Mall, I heard a MIGHTY BANG and was then thrown to the floor unable to remain upright during the violent shaking that followed. Six weeks and 1100 aftershocks later, I realise how fortunate I was to be in a building that did not crumble to the ground.
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Another world is Possible
The world social forum which took place in Senegal in February 2011 made us see and be in touch with those who are suffering and with those in difficulties.
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RNDM Ministries in Latin America
Life in Ilo on the Pampa is hard. There are no trees in this very dry environment and many families live in houses made from woven matting and less permanent materials.
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Devastation in Bihar, India
We witnessed flood on the 24th -25th August 2010 which seemed to be the heaviest flood compared to the previous years. This happened because of the overflowing of two rivers of the neighboring countries of Nepal and China.
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Ministries & Empowering Women in Vietnam
The Sisters in Nha Trang have as their focus the promotion of the issues of young women - raising the level of their education, including their faith education, giving them some vocational training and promoting their human development. Educate a woman and you educate a nation(Phumizile Mlambo-Ngeuka).
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When I am in Prison, You Visit Me
When I attended the Charism & Spirituality course in St Rambert in 2000, I was inspired by the Holy Spirit in a dream which felt like a call to be a companion with women who are disadvantaged and marginalized.
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