News

Want to know more? Here’s news from the Generalate and from our locations around the world, as well as information about life in our Congregation.

German Province

Saying Good Bye

09.23.24 | Some impressions of the General Chapter journey

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A Day of Thanksgiving

09.22.24 | Closing Mass at the Motherhouse: Looking back in gratefulness

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Sharing some insights

09.21.24 | Statements by some of the Capitulars

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Closing of the 21st General Chapter

09.20.24 | Closing Document approved and signed

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Setting the course for the future

09.19.24 | Editing of important documents, and first meeting of the new General Council

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Team work

09.18.24 | General Chapter guests and supporters

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Chapter of Affairs continues

09.17.24 | Analysis and history of the Congregation

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Opening of the Chapter of Affairs

09.16.24 | Revision of the General Constitutions

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Installation of the General Council

09.15.24 | Ceremony in the Motherhouse Church

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Election of the General Superior and Council

09.14.24 | Second term of office for Sister M. Margarete Ulager

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Day of Silence and Prayer

09.013.24 | Spriritual preparation for the election day

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In the Spirit of St. Francis

09.12.24 | Young international Sisters visit a girls’ school and the zoo

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Working behind closed doors

09.10.24 | Capitualrs and interpreters continue their work

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General Council Reports and Farewell

09.10.24 | Gratitude and Respect from the Capitulars

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Prayer, music and the facts: Sharing culture and insights

09.09.24 | International liturgy and reporting

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Official Opening of the 21st General Chapter

09.08.24 | Mass at St Paul’s Cathedral and start of meetings

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Final Preparations for the 21st General Chapter

09.07.24 | Welcome to the Chapter Hall at the Borromaeum

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Strong roots to build on: Visit to Telgte

09.06.24 | Trip to the Congregation’s founding place

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Second day in Bremerhaven

09.05.24 | Vistit to the German Emigration Center in Bremerhaven and return to Muenster

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First day in Bremerhaven

09.04.24 | Follow the delegates and guests on a two-day trip to Bremerhaven

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Arrival and first meeting

09.03.24 | Settling in at the Borromaeum, and in Muenster

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Places of Interest: Introducing ‘Borromaeum’ Seminary

09.02.24 | Guests of the 21st General Chapter arriving at the venue

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Places of Interest: Introducing St. Paul’s Cathedral Muenster

09.01.24 | Find out where the 21st General Chapter will be opened in one week’s…

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Places of Interest: Introducing the Motherhouse Church

31.08.24 | Find out where the new General Superior will be installed into office

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Countdown to the General Chapter: First Guests at the Motherhouse

08.30.24 | Arrival of Japanese delegation and guests tonight

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21st International General Chapter of Hospital Sisters in Muenster

08.28.24 | Sisters from all over the world will gather in Muenster

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New Generalate website now online

Successful completion of an intensive development process

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“Living heritage full of the future”: Hospital Sisters of St Francis and St Francis Foundation celebrate anniversaries in Telgte

Anniversary celebrations of the German Province in Telgte on July 2, 2024

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New team member in the Generalate team: Sandra Mergenthaler

Sandra Mergenthaler joined the Generalate’s “Finance and Controlling” team in June 2024

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International Visitors: Sister M. Jincy and Sister M. Jeena visit Münster

Easter vacation in Muenster for Indian Sisters M. Jincy and M. Jeena

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Back to the Roots: Pilgrimage to Assisi

From April 5-10, Claudia Berghorn from the Generalate team traveled to the hometown of St….

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