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As she leads our Congregation with faith and dedication, we thank God for the gift of her life, her vocation, and her generous “yes” to serve the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing in this role of leadership.

Her feastday is not only a moment to honor her, but also an invitation for us to join her in prayer and mission — to live our charism with renewed zeal, to walk together as sisters in unity, and to serve as true “pilgrims of hope, rekindling the gift of God.”

We ask the Lord to bless Mother Rosann with wisdom, strength, and joy in her service, and we entrust her to the loving care of Our Lady and St. Benedict.

Happy Feast Day, Mother Rosann!

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The ceremony featured prayers, scripture readings, and blessings for the seedlings and the land. A passage from Genesis 2:8-9 served as a poignant reminder of the sacredness of nature: “The Lord God planted a garden in Eden and there he put the human being whom he had formed. Out of the ground the Lord God made to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food.“

Led by M. Rosann, the blessing emphasized the hope that these trees would grow strong, offering shelter and sustenance for generations to come. Members of the Generalate planted olive trees, while Junior Sisters participating in IJP 2025 planted fruit trees as acts of love and dedication to environmental restoration. This embodied the powerful message of Psalm 24:1: “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”

The service concluded with a shared prayer, urging all to embrace their role as stewards of the planet. This inspiring event not only planted trees but also sowed seeds of hope and commitment for a sustainable future.

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The International Junior Program 2025 officially began at the Casa Community in Rome on March 5th.

The participants are: Sr. Noeline Nakaliri (GD/ Jinja, Uganda), Sr. Oliver Nansudbga (GD/ Jinja, Uganda), Sr. Serena (Su-min) Jung (Daegu Priory/ Korea), Sr. Mary Claudia Kasoki (Nairobi Priory/ Kenya), Sr. Mary Joachim Iiyambo (Windhoek Priory/ Namibia).

Sr. Mary Claudia arrived on December 27, 2024, for a two-year exposure at the Casa Community. The welcome ceremony for the other four sisters was held during midday prayer on 12 March. Following a prayer led by M. Rosann, all the sisters blessed the junior sisters with a song while holding lights in their hands.

May their time in Rome be blessed with growing intimacy with Christ, rekindling the gift of God, and witnessing our Charism as Pilgrims of Hope!

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In the evening, a farewell ceremony and celebration took place. Each group enjoyed a carefully prepared program, and everyone shared their heartfelt farewells. I would like to extend my gratitude to Mother Maoro and the General Councilors for their dedicated service to the Congregation last 6years. M. Maoro Sye will return to Daegu Priory on January 20 after the installation of the 14th Prioress General M. Rosann Ocken.

Sr. Regina Tesch depart for Bulgaria, her new assignment place on January 21 and will be installed as the superiors of the Community on February 25. Sr. Vania Maria Toscano return to the Olinda Priory, Brazil on January 24. Sr. Lumen Gloria return to the Manila Priory, Philippines, on January 27 and will be installed as the Prioress of Manila on February 4. and Sr. Katharina continues to serve for our Congregation as a member of the new generalate.

We thank to the 13th Generalate for your dedicated service and hope that God will bless your new path.

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