Information service of the Pontifical Mission Societies since 1927
Beijing (Agenzia Fides) - The month of May, dedicated to the popular devotion to the Virgin Mary, was chosen by several religious congregations to promote vocations and confirm their "yes" to the Lord, like Mary did, through the vows and the anniversary celebrations of consecrated life, confirming the vitality of women's vocations in the continent. According to information received by Fides, Sunday, May 8 a nun of the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Holy Spirit of the Diocese of Lan Zhou issued her perpetual vows and seven other religious renewed their temporary vows. More than 500 faithful took part in "this moment of hope and vitality of the Church. Even" The diocesan Bishop, who presided over the celebration, urged the religious to "carry the cross, giving a sign of courageous faith in the world. "
The diocese of An Yang in the province of He Nan celebrated 25 years of consecrated life of 11 nuns of the Congregation of St. Joseph, expressing gratitude for their service and their dedication, for their witness to the love of Christ and the response to the call. Twenty priests concelebrated the Mass of Thanksgiving with the diocesan Bishop, attended by about sixty nuns and more than 600 faithful. At the moment the Congregation, which was founded by an Italian missionary of PIME in 1920, has 116 religious women: 98 in perpetual vows and 18 in temporary vows. Most of the sisters are committed in evangelization and in social service, through a kindergarten, an eye clinic, etc.. (NZ) (Agenzia Fides 10/05/2011)
