Five more Sisters of Mater Dei Africa make their First Profession
Today we welcomed five more Sisters into our community. We now have a total of eight Sisters who have made their First Profession.
Additional Housing for Formators
As we struggled to keep up with the housing needs for our growing congregation, we were fortunate to have the house next to our novitiate come up for sale. The house was already finished and in good shape with three … Read More
New Vehicle for a Grateful Congregation
Our community was recently blessed to receive a new vehicle for our use by a very generous donor from St. Louis, Missouri in the United States. We now have a way to transport our Sisters, as well as to take … Read More
The New Convent Gets a Roof
We have been working hard to raise funds for our new convent. Progress continued this Spring when the building got a roof. We are happy to have the space enclosed, though there is much more work to be done on … Read More
Three Sisters of Mater Dei Africa make their First Profession
Today, on the first day of January, 2024, we welcomed the first three professed Sisters of Mater Dei Africa: Sr. Miriam Kyalo, Sr. Purity Musilivi, and Sr. Brenda Mumia Were. Their vows were received by Mother Josepha, the Mother Superior … Read More
Construction of a Permanent Convent for the Sisters of Mater Dei Africa
Our congregation continues to grow and develop. On January 1, 2024 three of our novices will make their first profession, becoming the first Sisters of Mater Dei Africa. To accommodate our new Sisters, we have dedicated land and begun construction … Read More
Expansion of the Temporary Convent (Novitiate)
Our new congregation of women is growing quickly and has already filled the temporary convent we have built. Fortunately, due to the generosity of many supporters, we have finished an expansion of the building, adding four new double rooms and … Read More
Challenges and Accomplishments During Covid
The past three years have been filled with challenges, but we managed to make significant progress during the Covid pandemic. In particular, we finished the temporary convent and welcomed our first group of postulants and novices there, along with two … Read More
New Members for the Development and Oversight Committee
At a recent meeting of the Priests of the Same Diocese, Rt. Rev. Bishop Rogath Kimaryo appointed new member to the Sisters of Mater Dei Africa Oversight and Development Committee. Those new members are: Fr. Phamphil Mbwambo Fr. Jonathani Mkwizu … Read More
Update on Temporary Convent
Construction of the temporary convent for the formators from the Sisters of Mary of Kakamega (SMK) continues. Much of the old structure was torn down and a new roof was recently added. The sitting room and the dining room were … Read More