A Christmas celebration organized for the volunteers
A Christmas celebration was organized at the Mother House, Paris, for the volunteers who come each Tuesday after collecting bread and other food items from the stores in our area.
The sisters then create bags of food to be given to the homeless. The volunteers stay for a time of prayer with some of the sisters while a few other sisters go out to distribute the food to the needy living in tents nearby.
This gathering took place on December 16, 2025. The evening began with a prayer service in the main chapel, followed by a time of fellowship in the chapter dining room. After sharing the delicious refreshments, everyone joyfully joined in singing Christmas carols.
We pray for each of the volunteers as they generously share their time to help the poor.
*******************************
Eucharistic celebration and New Year wishes
On December 28, more than 70 sisters from nearby communities gathered at Mother House, Paris to wish Sr. Clare STANLEY, our Superior General, best wishes for the coming year.
The celebration started with Holy Mass at 11:00 a.m. It was a joyful and meaningful liturgy with hymns in different languages showing the diversity and unity of our congregation.
Afterwards, the sisters gathered for a meal together during which Sr. Agnès THEVENIN, the 1st Assistant, spoke on behalf of everyone, sharing words of appreciation and good wishes for Sr. Clare.
Sr. Agnès thanked her for her leadership, care, and dedicated service. Following the meal, a short entertainment program was presented. Sisters from different communities presented songs, games, and dance.
The gathering ended with Sr. Clare thanking all the sisters for their presence and loving wishes.
*******************************
Gathering of religious sisters from different congregations
On January 11, 2026, the second annual gathering of religious sisters from different congregations in our neighborhood was held at the Mother House in Paris. The event brought together approximately 70 sisters for a joyful time of fellowship and shared celebration.
The event began with words of welcome from Sr. Clare STANLEY our Superior General and Sr. Laurence LOUBIERES, the Superior General of the Congregation of the Xaverian Missionary Sisters of Jesus Christ.
Sisters then introduced themselves and their congregations providing an opportunity to learn more about one another and to strengthen bonds of communion.
The gathering was enriched by an abundance of food and drinks along with songs in different languages, joyful dances, and moments of laughter, creating a lively atmosphere of unity and sisterhood.
The evening concluded with the exchange of best wishes and blessings for the New Year, with each of us carrying home fond memories of a meaningful and enriching encounter!
*******************************
