16 September 2016 By Sr. Ann Schulte, SHCJ The instructions on the paper read “The two sisters will move forward to the Altar, the rest of the sisters will stand and stretch their hands over them”. We had gathered in the Chapel at Keffi Street, with representatives from the 5 communities in Lagos, Nigeria (Keffi […]
7 September 2016 By Sr. Stephanie Ugwu, SHCJ The SHCJ came to Africa in 1930, and by 1946 we began the foundation in Ghana. We started work in Cape Coast then spread to Takoradi, Bolgatanga, Accra and Walembelle. We have opened communities in Goaso, Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. That seed sown 70 years ago […]
6 September 2016 For some days in August, Holy Child Sisters traveled from all parts of Nigeria, Ghana, Tchad, all rejoicing to see each other and to find their places in Keffi Street, Obalende convent and the new school hall. [vimeo id=”181666330″]
25 August 2016 By Sr. Ann Schulte, SHCJ On Saturday 13th August, 2016, there was an air of expectation as a group of sisters and family members walked from Holy Child College to St. Gregory College’s beautiful new Chapel. A rousing hymn from Dodan Baracks choir, Lagos accompanied the SHCJ sisters with the two candidates […]
17 August 2016 By Stella Envulu, SHCJ In a fast, growing, technological world ruled by materialism and individualism like ours, it is a joy to realize that young people are still willing to give their lives to the service of God and humanity. It is a noble call that is worthwhile. God is worth chasing. […]
10 August 2016 Is Mercy our Charism? This question was the center of reflection this year by the Temporary Professed members of the Society. It was the occasion of our annual workshop and meeting. This year, sisters in Temporary Vows from Ghana, Tchad and of course the host country Nigeria, precisely 40 in number, gathered […]
10 August 2016 … Generally, one may ask; why do people graduate from school? Graduation at this level for pupils is very significant because it concludes the first stage of their education and begins another. It is a worthwhile experience that can never be wiped away from the sands of time. It is a special […]
Losing Track in Discipleship (Matthew 20:20-28) By Gifty Abane, SHCJ The Zebedee brothers left their father to answer the call to be disciples of Jesus of Nazareth, a radical decision of abandoning who they were and who people knew them to be in order to follow the unknown Messiah. They went to Jesus with great […]
20 July 2016 There was a stir of excitement in the Chapel and outside, on Saturday 9th July, 2016, as a group of beautiful young ladies filled into their places, to the admiring looks of their parents and friends who had come to join them in the celebration of this, their special Graduation Day! Most […]
