Called, Blessed, and Sent Forth

August 8, 2025

On Aug. 7, 2025, the Sisters from the SCN Provincial House and Arunodaya came together for a prayer service in deep gratitude for Sister Anita Murmu’s faithful and committed life as she prepares for her mission to Kenya.

The prayer service began with a procession, with Sister Anita Murmu carrying a candle as a symbol of hope.

During the blessing ritual, Sister Anita received a crucifix, seed, and salt—symbols of faith, missionary zeal, and courage to face challenges.

Sister Anita will travel to Mumbai on Aug. 8 and proceed to Kenya on Aug. 12, 2025. Let us keep her in our prayers as she prepares to begin this mission journey.

6 Comments

  1. Eugenie Coakley, scna

    Safe travel, and many blessings of courage, hope, faith, compassion, confidence in your skills, as you begin your new mission.

    Reply
  2. Sister Sarah Ferriell

    Anita, we are with you in the spirit of Catherine as you begin this new journey.

    Reply
  3. Christine Beckett

    Blessings, Anita, as you begin your journey to our Kenya mission! Prayers surround you!
    Chris

    Reply
  4. Blanche Correia

    Congratulation Anita .Assure you of my prayerful support .

    Reply
  5. Anima Pulukiyil

    Anita, may God continue to be with you, shower His blessings on you, remain with you as a source of strength and courage as you move forward to your new Mission in Kenya. Assure you of my prayerful support.

    Reply
  6. Beena Chirackal

    Congratulations and wish you all the blessings for your new challenging mission. Let the courage with which you have answered the call carry you forward always.

    Reply

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