New Provincial Leadership of the Japan Province Elected

Shortly after the conclusion of the Provincial Chapter of the German Province, the Provincial Chapter of the Japan Province began on October 10, 2025, in Himeji under the theme
“God Is with Us – Burning Hearts, Stepping Feet.”

Election of the New Provincial Leadership

On October 13, 2025, Sister Maria Fidelis Furukawa was re-elected Provincial Superior of the Japan Province for a second term of office.
As a Congregation, we extend our sincere congratulations and gratitude to Sister Maria Fidelis for her willingness to once again take up this important ministry.

Sister M. Nichola Truong Thi Hoang Oanh was elected Provincial Vicaress and First Provincial Councilor. We thank Sister M. Nichola wholeheartedly for accepting this service and for her readiness to serve the Japan Province in this new role.
We ask everyone to remember the newly elected Provincial Superior and Vicaress in prayer – they rely on our support.

In the afternoon of the same day, the Capitulars continued the election process and chose the following Sisters as Provincial Councilors:

• Sister M. Theodora Wakatsuki
• Sister M. Philippa Sato
• Sister M. Martina Du The Thanh

We warmly congratulate each Sister on her election and thank them for accepting the ministry of service in the Provincial Leadership.

On the evening of October 13, 2025, Sister Maria Fidelis and the newly elected Councilors were officially installed during Vespers.
Father Prof. Dr. Dr. Michael Plattig bestowed his blessing upon them, saying:

“The foundation of all our actions is the conviction that God is always with us.
May you walk in this faith and trust, guided by the Holy Spirit,
with a listening and loving heart.”

Sister Maria Fidelis, Sister M. Nichola, Sister M. Theodora, Sister M. Philippa, Sister M. Martina

Gratitude for the Former Provincial Council

We express our heartfelt thanks to Sister M. Vianney Kawaguchi, Sister M. Pacis Kyonoku, and Sister M. Goretti Vien Tran Nha Quyen for their dedicated service as Provincial Councilors during the past term.