Sisters in Botswana had been awaiting the arrival of Sister Stella Kaiprampatt for over two years. With restrictions due to the pandemic leaving her travel uncertain, Sister Stella waited with patient endurance to finally reach her destination on May 3, 2022. All six...
We, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, are impelled by the love of Christ “to work for justice in solidarity with oppressed people, especially the economically poor and women and to care for the earth” (SCN Mission Statement). We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian...
2021 Graduation at St. Bakhita Preschool, Kanye and St. Mary’s Preschool, Lobatse Every year the month of December has been very busy for all the preschools in Botswana. For St. Bakhita and St. Mary’s, it was no different. It was a great day for parents, staff and...
In Botswana, members of the SCN family celebrated Sister Sunila Erumangallathu’s 40th Ruby Jubilee on Oct. 23, 2021. It was a wonderful time together, and took place just weeks after her actual Jubilee anniversary which is Sept. 27. Blessings on Sister...
Father Antony Rebello, SVD, (pictured above) a great friend of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth has been appointed as the Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Francistown, Botswana. He has helped us in the development of our missions, especially in Metsimotlhabe. He also...
In Botswana, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Associate members officially welcomed six lay-women to begin the Associate formation program, a special commitment to make a real difference in the world. They lit candles expressing their desire to fully enter the...
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Botswana accompanied Sister Vinaya Chalil and Sister Philomina Hembrom, the Kenyan pioneers, to SSK airport in Gaborone, Botswana. Bishop Frank Nubuasah, Father Andrew Makgetla the Vicar General, and a few friends gathered to say...
The Welfare Association of Botswana had its annual general body meeting on Dec. 12 in Metsimotlhabe with all the COVID-19 protocols of the country in place. All except one member was present for the meeting.
On SCN Foundation Day, Sisters in Botswana gathered at Metsimotlhabe for multiple reasons. As they thanked God for the SCN Congregation, Sister Vinaya integrated into the prayer a welcome and birthday of Sister Nalini and the handing over of three positions. Sister...
Mission McNeill is a US-based charitable organization who had been to Botswana in August 2019 to help the children in need. This year they raised funds for the COVID-19 affected families in Botswana where Sisters are ministering. Due to coronavirus travel...
This year’s independence day comes at a time when Botswana’s social and economic life is disrupted by the pandemic. The nation continues overcoming these challenges by retaining the faith that has characterized Botswana’s nationhood of 54 years of...
After a long lockdown from March 23 to Aug. 31, St. Mary’s Preschool in Lobatse and St. Bakita Preschool in Kanye resumed educating on Sept. 1 after the completion of the requirement of the Department of Health Service and Ministry of Basic Education procedures...
Help Sisters Empower and Educate The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have always believed in the importance of education and empowering others, especially women. In Botswana, Sisters have selected four women to receive support for continuing their education. Formal...
Happy Foundation Day to Botswana! We celebrate 20 years of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s compassionate presence to the people of Botswana in the continent of Africa. Today the Sisters celebrated 20 years of SCN presence in Botswana. On this special...
Sheltered, supported, and encouraged by God’s strong and enduring love At the Mexico border, SCNs Brenda Gonzales and Rosemarie Kirwan were halfway through their service experience at the Humanitarian Center in McAllen, Texas, when the coronavirus began to grip the...
Sisters and Associates in Botswana pay tribute to Mary Virginia (Tootsie) Gish, SCNA The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, SCN Associates, and all those who knew Mary Virginia (Tootsie) Gish SCNA in Botswana were shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of their dear...
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth at Pabalelong Hospice were featured on Botswana National TV along with their staff on Saturday evening. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Botswana televised the services of the hospice as a contribution of the CSR is a national...
In order to show their solidarity and oneness during this time on this Palm Sunday, the Catholics in Botswana tied green branches on their windows, doors, or gates.
In this issue of The Journey, you can read more on our Kenya initiative, as well as other stories that flow from our engagement in other parts of the world. The inspiring stories of Sisters Margaret Lillian Davenport, Blanche Correia, and Rose Plathottathil, will give...
Prayer for Laetara Sunday March 22 The UISG (International Union of Superiors General) has designated Sunday, March 22 as a Day of Worldwide Solidarity and Prayer for those impacted by the pandemic. We are invited to join in this plea for an end to suffering and death...
