Happy Foundation Day to Botswana! Today, we celebrate the Congregation’s compassionate presence to the people of Botswana on the continent of Africa. For more than two decades, Sisters have engaged in ministries in Botswana, including education, hospice care and...
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, was a day of joy and celebration for the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Associates of Botswana Mission. In Kanye, the Thapalelong Parish celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Ann Muthukattil, SCN, honoring her 22 years of committed service to...
In a special way, the Congregation at Nazareth blessed Central Leadership as they embark on their journey to Botswana and Kenya, the Africa Mission of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Sister Barbara Flores, who led the service, spoke of the ancient proverb,...
I wish and pray that more of our Sisters will have these types of experiences, which are life-giving, memorable, and one of a kind Amrita Manjaly, SCN, recently traveled abroad to experience the Africa Mission in Botswana and Kenya. There, she was greeted...
A project in Botswana is helping break the cycle of poverty for many families and providing access to clean water. This post from Famvin Homeless Alliance highlights the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s response to this issue threatening the quality of lives for...
Amrita Manjaly, SCN, arrived safely in Botswana and was greeted at the airport by fellow Sisters. Sister Amrita is visiting Botswana and Kenya this month, staying in each location for a few weeks with the goal of experiencing the ministry of these African...
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Botswana celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Ann Muthukattil, SCN, on June 9, the date of Sister Ann’s first commitment 50 years ago. The celebration was small and private, with just Sisters. A large celebration is anticipated in...
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...
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...
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...
