OUR HISTORY

YEAR OF FOUNDATION

The Missionary Congregation of the Evangelizing Sisters of Mary was founded in the year 1975 as the first pure African Congregation, dedicated to spreading the Gospel and serving humanity.

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PLACE OF FOUNDATION

The Missionary Congregation of the Evangelizing Sisters of Mary was established in Moroto Diocese, Uganda, with the aim of evangelizing Africa through Africa.

OUR FOUNDERS

Fr. John Marengoni

Bishop Sisto Mazzoldi

Served as Bishop of Moroto, Uganda. A founder of several missionary congregations including ours, with a deep commitment to education, evangelization, and pastoral care.

Bishop Sisto Mazzoldi

Fr. John Marengoni

A visionary missionary from Italy who co-founded the congregation in 1975. His life was dedicated to nurturing African vocations and founding missionary institutes.

OUR FORMATION HOUSES

KILACHA FORMATION HOUSE

KILACHA FORMATION HOUSE

This formation houses is located at Moshi Diocese, Tanzania

IT'S PURPOSE

It admmits candidates from Tanzania and helps them to discover their vocation and to shape their life in accordance with the charism and spirituality of the congregation,aspirancy and postulancy stage takes place in this house.

JINJA FORMATION HOUSES

RUBAGA HILLS FORMATION HOUSE

This formation House is located at Jinja Diocese, Uganda.

IT'S PURPOSE

It admmits candidates from Uganda, South Sudan and Congo and helps them to discover their vocation and to shape their life in accordance with the charism and spirituality of the congregation,aspirancy and postulancy stage takes place in this house.

RONGAI NAKURU FORMATION HOUSE

RONGAI NAKURU FORMATION HOUSE

This formation house is lacated at Rongai, Nakuru Diocese, Kenya

IT'S PURPOSE

It admmits candidates from kenya and helps them to discover their vocation and to shape their life in accordance with the charism and spirituality of the congregation, aspirancy and postulancy stage takes place in this house.

 NOVITIATE

NOVITIATE

Our novitiate house is located at Ongata Rongai, Ngong Diocese,Kenya

IT'S PURPOSE

To prepare individuals for religious life by helping them deepen their spiritual life, discern their vocation, understand the institute's charism and mission, and form the habits and virtues needed for vowed life.

currently we have one novitiate that trains formees from the three formation houses

OUR STAGES OF FORMATION

Aspirancy

ASPIRANCY

Postulancy

POSTULANCY

Novitiate

NOVITIATE

On going Formation

ONGOING FORMATION

Our Milestones

Its now 50 years since our foundation and as we celebrate this Golden Jubilee, we are greatful to God for His faithfullness and love which has enabled us to grow and to serve across three continents, that is:

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Africa

Missionary Presence Map

America

Missionary Presence Map

Europe

Our Charism

Moved by the Pierced Heart of the Crucified Christ, we are committed to announcing the Good News of the Risen Lord to non-Christians, especially in mission territories.

Our Spirituality

We live a spirituality rooted in the love of the Crucified and Risen Christ, animated by prayer, simplicity of life, and compassion for the poor and the marginalized.

Our Core Values

  • Holistic Dignity of the Person
  • Evangelization and Mission
  • Service to the Marginalized
  • Holistic Education & Formation
  • Compassion and Love
  • Justice and Peace
  • Equality and Inclusivity

Our Devotions

St. Joseph

St. Joseph

We honor St. Joseph as our spiritual protector and model of faithful service.

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Our lives are consecrated to the maternal care of Mary, Mother of Evangelization.

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sacred Heart of Jesus

We draw strength from the loving and merciful Heart of our Lord Jesus Christ.