UISG has a new President and Vice-President

19/09/2023

News

Several General Chapters held in recent months resulted in leadership changes which directly affected the UISG. In accordance with the UISG Statutes, the President of UISG must be a Superior General of a member congregation.

Therefore, we formally announce the following changes in the leadership of the UISG from 4 th September 2023 until the UISG Assembly in May 2025:

Sr. Mary Barron OLA, Superior General of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles, who was serving as Vice President, will now assume the role of President of the UISG;

and

Sr. Graciela Francovig FI, Superior General of the Hijas de Jesús will now serve as Vice President of the UISG.

We are very grateful to both for assuming these important roles in the service of religious life worldwide. We also wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Sr. Nadia Coppa ASC for her commitment and dedication during her time as President of UISG.

We assure Sr. Mary Barron and Sr. Graciela Francovig of our prayerful support as they lead the UISG in the coming years.

The new President, Sr. Mary Barron, addressing the UISG members, said: “It is a great honour to be asked to serve as the president of UISG at this particular moment in time. As female Consecrated life, we are growing in our awareness of the need for this interconnected global Sisterhood that lives deep solidarity and communion, collaborating with and furthering the mission of God in the world, particularly among those peoples who are often most forgotten by societies.

The call to synodality is particularly strong and important for Consecrated life at this time. As the global Church prepares for the upcoming Synod in Rome, it is a great privilege to be able to participate in the Synod as President of UISG.

We, the members of UISG, must keep up the momentum and play our part, continuing the journey at all levels, opening ourselves to this radical call of the Spirit, to a renewal of our understanding of what it is to be the people of God, the Church in our day, collaborating in bringing to fruition God’s dream for our world."

For more information about our President and Vice President, please visit the following link.

25/09/2023

Janete Soares dos Santos

Parabéns queridas Irmãs por este sim à Vida Religiosa Consagrada e obrigada pela disponibilidade em serví-la. Que o ES as conduzam e nos faça crescer em comunhão sinodal.

25/09/2023

Maria da Consolação Rocha Coelho

Bom dia, é uma Graça de Deus poder contar com Irmãs -mulheres corajosas capazes de darem o seu "Sim" em todas as épocas e estágios da vida. Obrigada, contem com nossas orações. Abraço com ternura.

23/09/2023

Theresia Supriyati

Dear Sr. Mary and Sr. Graciela, thank you for your availability as the President and Vice President of UISG. Hearty Congratulations dear Sisters.

23/09/2023

Tecla Chitula

Nós MICM, Filhas d'África saudamos a nova direcção da UISG pela disponibilidade em dirigir a vida religiosa feminina no mundo. Contem com a nossa oração.

22/09/2023

María guadalupe

me.intetrsaria no perderme este weebinar me parece súper interesante.

21/09/2023

Marina

Me gustaría participar en este comversatorio

21/09/2023

Sr. Alphy Elanjikal

Sr. Mary and Sr. Graciela congratulantions and God's blessings for your new role. At this juncture of time may your leadership in UISG bring lot of blessings to the Church and to the world. Be courageous and we all are with you.

21/09/2023

Maria Yaneth Moreno Rodriguez

We are united with our new Leaders Sr. Mary and Graciela, the Holy Spirit Assists them in their new role. We are supporting also with our commitment and it is a great service to the Religious life in the world. Thank you for accepting this responsobility. Maria Yaneth

20/09/2023

Sr. Joanne Bierl MMM

Mary, Congratulations on your new role! We are all fortunate to have you, both of you. Thank you for all you do for us around the world!!

20/09/2023

Julia Blázquez

Siento gran interés por el despliegue del Sínodo y la sinodalidad. Desde el equipo de sinodalidad diocesana de Salamanca, interés por nuestra visión internacional, más universal. ¡Gracias!

20/09/2023

María Pilar Pazos

Mi oración por la nueva Presidenta y Vicepresidenta. El Espíritu las guíe en la nueva misión.

20/09/2023

Anastasie Misago

Heureuse d accueillir les nouvelles responsables qui continuent à nous accompagner sur le chemin de la synolidarité.

20/09/2023

Sr. Alphy Elanjikal

Congratulantsions and God's blessings to our UISG new President and vice-President . At this juncture of time may your leadership bring abundance of blessings to the church and UISG. Thank your for your daring step and we are with you.

20/09/2023

Sr. Alphy Elanjikal

Best wishes and God's blessings for the UISG new President and vice-President. At this juncture of our time may the new leadership in UISG bring lot of blessings to the church. We all are with you to collaborate. Congrats for your willingnesss and courage to accept the new leadership. Sr. M. Alphy Elanjikal 20/9/2023

20/09/2023

Erundina

Desde España. Que el Señor ,acompañe y bendiga a la la nueva Presidenta la acmpañaremos con la oracion. Gracias por esta oportunidad de formacion que nos ,dan,es una riqueza.

20/09/2023

Luz Marina Amaru

Agradecer la disposición de las hermanas para este servicio. Que Dios acompañe e ilumine con su sabiduría su misión y hacer de este espacio un encuentro como UISG de reflexión, iniciativas y compromiso.

20/09/2023

Moira Flynn

Sigo abierta y deseosa de una profunda renovación para permanecer abierta al Espíritu y signos de este tiempo.

20/09/2023

Ines Zambrano

Saludos desde Ecuador. Deseo participar en el conversatorio sobre el Sinodo.

19/09/2023

Maria Justina Câmbizi

Em nome das Irmãs Dominicanas de Santa Catarina de Sena agradeço por esta e tantas outras informações que temos recebido. Auguramos êxitos no serviço da nova Direção da UISG, a quem asseguramos a certeza da nossa oração. Com os melhores cumprimentos.

19/09/2023

Maria Pilar Polo fma

Gozo de las noticias. Doy gracias a Dios por la nueva presidenta y vicepresidenta. Deseo cuente con mi oración ¡que Dios las bendiga y ayude día a día Pilar FMA.

19/09/2023

Irmã Maria do Disterro Rocha Santos

Gratidão pelo seu generoso sim! Muita fecundidade nesse ministério de amor e doação!

19/09/2023

milagros Doncel Muro

Gracias de todo. sigo las sesiones siempre pero la hermana que me lo prepara está en otra comunidad. procuraré poder hacerlo para seguir aprovechar y gozar de tanta riqueza.

19/09/2023

SOR CARMEN FERRER, HCCS

AGRADECEMOS A NUESTRAS HERMANAS SU DISPOSICION Y GENEROSIDAD PARA SERVIR A LA UISG. UNIDA EN ORACION CON NUESTRA NUEVA PRESIDENTA Y VICE-PRESIDENTA. ORAMOS AL SEÑOR POR SU MISION. Y CON DESEOS DE COLABORAR CON AMBAS.

19/09/2023

Cássia Lara Neves de Araújo

Que Deus abençoe a cada uma das Irmãs nesta nova frente de trabalho e seguimos caminhando juntas, como leigas, contribuindo na missão tão linda e importante realizada por cada uma das congregações, em especial nesse momento, Irmã Graciela - Superiora Geral das Filhas de Jesus, onde compartilho a missão educativa há vários anos.

19/09/2023

Marisela García Reyes

Me interesa conocer el proceso de síntesis del Sínodo UISG-USG y participar en la reflexión sobre la Misión, escuchar las voces de los diversos continentes sobre el tema que dará mucho luz para los procesos propios y locales que se van desarrollando desde nuestro propios espacios