Beyond the ordinary
This is where our journey begins. Get to know our East Africa Project
Our story
In addition to that I would like to say we have 35 formand postulants 40 Novices who will profess this year. 45 Junior sisters who are preparing for perpetual vows to be ready for the mission. As Jesus said to his disciples, in Matthew 9: 35-38 The harvest is plentiful, but labors are few In North America (Canada/Europe) we have few but a lot of mission.
Our history
We are the Carmelite Missionary Sisters of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, established in 1925 in Santa Marinella, Rome, Italy. We are a female religious institute dedicated to the instruction and Christian education of children, with a particular emphasis on impoverished and abandoned individuals. With 277 professed members distributed across 52 communities, we actively serve in 12 countries. Africa, Tanzania, Keyna, Uganda and Kongo. Asia, Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia Europe, Italy, Malta and Romania. South America Brazil and North America Canada.
Our institute is approaching its centenary this year 2025 and has so far expanded its international presence, engaging in various activities across various cultures. Our primary charism encompasses prayer, fraternity, and service, with a focus on cultivating the flourishing of Carmelite spirituality and rejuvenating humanity. Our spirituality is guided by the Holy Spirit and the commitment to proclaiming the Gospel to all peoples.
On a daily basis we focus our missionary endeavors on evangelizing the impoverished, engaging with their circumstances, challenges, and aspirations, and serving all individuals as brothers and sisters in Christ. We also aim to provide Christian education for young ladies and youth, particularly the poor and needy.
In most of the countries where we serve, we engage in apostolic endeavors primarily within small communities, often situated in remote areas and mission territories, through productive partnerships with families. Besides, we provide an educational, cultural, and recreational environment for students, and welcome collaboration with individuals and organizations that share their Christian values and educational philosophy.
In light of our pressing apostolic requirements and constrained resources, we respectfully solicit your support for our ministry. Contributions and donations from this year mission appeal will be allocated towards evangelization efforts, catechist training, aspirant and novice education, vulnerable child protection, and the establishment of a catechetical center in Tanzania.