The 60, 50, 25 years of religious profession arrive and you find yourself in the full spirit of the feast organized by your sisters, wondering: is it I who have travelled such a long way? This was the question, which the sisters who celebrated the jubilee seem to have asked themselves.

Sr. Bernarda Alvarez and Sr. Leandra Desideri celebrated their first 60 years of religious consecration.

Sr. Paola Dotto Superior General 50 years of profession together with

Sr. Anna Bizzarri and Sr. Diomira Cavasin.

Sr. Mini Alex celebrated her "young “25 years of Religious Profession.

The Eucharistic Celebration was presided over by the parish priest of "San Filippo Apostolo” Father Antonio Saturno and the assistant-parish priest, Fr. Joseph. The mass was well animated by the choir of the community sisters and the juniors with very meaningful hymns, which gladdened of our hearts and raised our spirits.

The Word of God of the day, on September 18, invited us to renew our fidelity and to "present ourselves to the Lord with exultation" (Ps.). The celebrant invited us to dig deeper the soil of our heart, so that the Word of God may take roots and bear much fruits and perseverance. (Lk 8:4-15)

Together we thanked "The Almighty, Most Holy, Most High and Highest God”.. we renewed our Religious Profession and expressed our happiness to belong to the Congregation of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart.   Our Founder, Venerable Fr. Gregory gave us the response, "Rejoice, my dear sisters, in the graces that God grants you in religious life... But make it clear that yours is a joy full of fidelity to the graces that you receive and above all a fervent joy of zeal for your salvation".

The hyms sung, in various languages, made us taste the internationality of our Religious Family and the prayer of the faithful opened our hearts to the needs of the whole world.

The presence of the Provincial Superior of the Province St. Mary of the Angels, Sr. Stefania Bandiera and Sr. Giordana Marta, made us taste the closeness of the Mother House, which is always in our hearts. The presence of Sr. Christina Bottan and Sr. Federica Imperatore the provincial councillors, who represented Sr. Marta Camerotto the Provincial Superior from the Province Mary Immaculate   added our joy in living the fraternal communion. The sisters from Assisi and Grotte di Castro with the jubilarian, Sr. Mini Alex,   got here in the morning itself.  

Lunch was a highlight! Simple and familial...!

In the afternoon, we had the joy of a recreational, felicitation section together with    the sisters of all the   provinces and vice-province.  They were virtually present in greeting and expressing their joy, alternating with the colourful dances and songs performed in presence by the juniors and the community sisters of  Asisium. We saw and listened to the wishes addressed to all of us and, with special gratitude and affection to Sr. Paola the Superior General, from communities all over the world. The variety of languages and expressions of gratitude and good wishes moved our hearts. Each video transmitted with simplicity and enthusiasm, expressed the love of each sister for the Congregation and for Sr. Paola, who now represents us all.

The song of Vespers ended this beautiful and serene day.

Lord, let us continue our journey with joy, while waiting to contemplate your Face in the eternal joy, give us the strength to love and forgive each day with the support of your Word and the Eucharist. Thanks to all of you!