HOLY THURSDAY Tonight, for so many of us, there will be no ceremonial washing of the feet, no solemn proclamation of the gospel. But in hospitals, homes, hostels and shelters, all over the world, washing, anointing, consoling, supporting, giving tender and urgent care is happening. We are celebrating the liturgy of Life as we […]
Some Second Term Highlights from Schools
17 March, 2020 It was great having the past pupils of Holy Child Model Nursery/Primary School for their 3rd reunion. The first year we recorded about 100, the last year was 100 plus and this year almost 150. We hope the Alumni will grow and contribute immensely to the school in the future. Also, one […]
2020 Designated the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife
27 February, 2020 The World Health Assembly, the governing body of the World Health Organization (WHO), designated 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife to advance nurses’ and midwives’ vital position in transforming healthcare around the world. Pope Francis has applauded the designation, suggesting that “midwives carry out perhaps the noblest of […]
Young Women Learn About Religious Vocation From SHCJ
3 February, 2020 The Vocation Director in the Society’s African Province and the formation team planned for a rally to create an awareness amongst young girls with the quest for religious vocation. The two-day programme focused on the religious life and experiences, religious life with emphasis on SHCJ, different stages of formation, and discernment. Day […]
Advent Reflections
4th Sunday of Advent The LORD’s are the earth and its fullness; the world and those who dwell in it. For he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. Psalm 24 Brother David Steindl-Rast talks about the overflow – which he describes as the ‘articulation’ or active response of thanksgiving, […]
Photos and Report: Reunion of Holy Child Old Girls, Calabar
By Ann Schulte, SHCJ 17th October, 2019 – “Back to School” and Greetings “My goodness I did not realize the school was so big!” someone exclaimed as we made our way to the school Assembly ground on 17th October, 2019. We then realized this was the “Back to School” with the Old Girls in their […]
Photos: Schools Celebrate Foundation Day
17 October, 2019 Teachers and students in schools across the Society of the Holy Child Jesus’ African Province spent Tuesday celebrating the Society’s founding dates of October 13 and 15.
Photos: Perpetual Profession in Nigeria
17 September, 2019 On 10th August, 2019, three Holy Child Sisters professed their final vows at Church of the Assumption, Falomo in Lagos, Nigeria. The perpetual profession celebrants were Sr. Abah Blessing, Sr. Felicia Ezeobi and Sr. Stephanie Ugwu. Officiating at the profession was the Archbishop of Lagos, His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale […]
St. Charles Lwanga School of the Holy Child Celebrates Kindergarten Graduation
30 July, 2019 St. Charles Lwanga School of the Holy Child in Walembelle, Ghana recently celebrated pupils graduating from kindergartens two to primary one. The school was founded on the 20th of October, 1998 with only 66 pupils enrolled into primary one. Today, the total population of the school is 489 pupils comprising of 98 […]
Holy Child Sister Publishes Book ‘Full of Hope’ for Youth
24 July, 2019 The Guardian (Nigeria) newspaper recently published an article about Holy Child Sister Antoinette Opara. Below is part of the article and a link to the item in full. “With Violet Oranges in Twilight, Rev. Sr. Antoinette Opara brings hope, valour and vigour to pupils and teenagers in the country who may be […]
