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Twin Celebration: 150th anniversary of the FMA Institute and Perpetual Profession

The Immaculate Heart of Mary, Shillong Province celebrated the 150 years of the foundation of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) on 6 August 2022 at the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Shillong. Marking this beautiful event 16 Sisters made their Perpetual Profession offering their life as permanent members of the Institute. The Eucharistic celebration on this twin celebration was presided over by Most Rev. Victor Lyngdoh DD, Archbishop of Shillong and concelebr

  • 6
  • Aug
  • 2022
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Renewal Course for Temporary Professed Sisters

The 102 Temporary Professed Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Shillong Province gathered at FMA Outreach Shillong from 29 July – 2 August 2022 for the renewal course and renewal of the vows. The Sisters were able to meet for such meeting after a gap of two years due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Salesian Fr. Biji Thomas of Kolkata Province, Sr. Elizabeth George provincial, Sr. Celine D’ Cunha and Sr. Christina Kharkongor animated the Sisters through various sessions. The gathering of

  • 3
  • Aug
  • 2022
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Seminar on Embracing Psycho-Spiritual Wholeness held for Sisters

Thirty seven Sisters of the profession batches 2000 to 2009 gathered at FMA Outreach, Shillong for a three-day seminar from 18 – 20 June 2022 on Embracing Psycho-Spiritual Wholeness, The Midlife Journey… A Call to go deeper. Sr. Philomena D’ Souza FMA from Bombay province with her years of experience in the field of Youth Ministry and Women Empowerment had ably guided the encounter with meticulous follow up and strategic methods, which facilitated the group dynamics and sessions all throu

  • 22
  • Jun
  • 2022
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Meeting of the Candidates in Formation

The Formation Team of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Province of Shillong with a desire to create significant moments of interpersonal relationship among the candidates in formation organized a meeting of all the formees from 2 – 5 June 2022 at FMA Outreach Shillong. The theme that guided the encounter was ““Rooted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith” — (Col. 2:7). Sixty young and vibrant candidates - 19 Aspirants, 9 Postulants and 32 Novices participated in it. Sr. Elizabet

  • 7
  • Jun
  • 2022
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A Unique World Environment Day Celebration 2022 for Mawtnum Auxilians

Auxilium Higher Secondary School Mawtnum made an astounding impact by bagging many prizes during the inter school district level celebration of the World Environment Day 2022 at the headquarters of Ribhoi in Nongpoh. The celebration was organized by The Meghalaya Basin Management Agency in collaboration with the District Administration and District Project Management Unit from 2 – 6 June 2022. The students took part in the various events like the debate on the topic, “Advancement in scien

  • 6
  • Jun
  • 2022
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IV National Youth Conference held in Gujarat

Sr. Pherdalin Thongni FMA, Diocesan Youth Lady Animator (DYLA) of Nongstoin diocese led a representive of young people and attended the IV National Youth Conference at the Pastoral Centre, Nadiad Ahmedabad Gujarat from 26 April – 1 May 2022. This national event is the first face to face meeting since the time of the pandemic and saw over 450 youth leaders from around the country. The North East Region was represented by 56 delegates from Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Arunach

  • 3
  • May
  • 2022
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Christmas Greetings

Dear Sisters and Friends, Affectionate greetings of Love, Hope, Peace and Joy to each and every one of you as we welcome the dawn of the Christmas Novena which reveals to us that the day of our redemption is close at hand. Around us there is so much of apparent preparations for Christmas – the melodious carols, the festive decorations, the Christmas shopping, etc., feelings and emotions that are joyful and happy. Yet in the midst of the chaotic external preparations, the humble Saviour came t

  • 23
  • Dec
  • 2021
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A Presence of 100 years in India

FMA India is gearing towards the centenary of the arrival of the FMA Missionaries to India way back in 1922. The six pioneers who arrived in Tanjore on 24 November 1922 were Sr. Teresa Balestra the team leader, Sr. Consiglia Tarricone, Sr. Catherine Marnetto, Sr. Maria Angeleri, Sr. Teresa Merlo and Sr. Luigina Appiano. On the following year 1923, another band of six missionaries arrived at Guwahati Northeast India on 8 December 1923. They were Sr. Innocenza Vallino as the leader, Sr. Maria Bric

  • 30
  • Nov
  • 2021
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The Members of the General Council

The FMA General Council (2021 – 2027) Superior General - Mother Chiara Cazzuola Vicar General – Sr. María del Rosario García Ribas Councillor for Formation - Sr. Nilza Fátima de Moraes Councillor for Youth Pastoral - Sr. Runita Galve Borja Councillor for Salesian Family - Sr. Leslie del Socorro Sándigo Ortega Councillor for Missions - Sr. Ruth del Pilar Mora Velazco Councillor for Social Communication - Sr. Maria Ausilia de Siena Economer General - Sr. Ena Ver

  • 18
  • Oct
  • 2021
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Updates on General Chapter 24

The members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Shillong Province joins in spirit at the General Chapter 24 while being represented by Sr. Elizabeth George, Provincial and the delegate Sr. Celine D' Cunha at the venue in Generalate Rome. fma-institute-in-the-world https://www.cgfmanet.org/en/ifma-en/interview-with-chiara-cazzuola-moderator-of-gcxxiv/ https://www.cgfmanet.org/en/ifma-en/general-chapter-xxiv-online/ https://www.cgfmanet.org/en/ifma-en/general-chapter/gc-xxiv-weaving-networ

  • 14
  • Sep
  • 2021
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