CONFHIC: Provincial Governments and Delegation of St. Joseph
Through the years 2024 and 2025, the Lord of the Harvest has blessed our Congregation, spread across the world, with Sisters who have embraced the Congregational path where the protagonist is the Holy Spirit. In this time of synodality and the Jubilee of Hope, Pope Francis reminds consecrated persons “that the service of authority should […]
Monthly Reflections
CONFHIC: 125th Anniversary of the Easter of Blessed Maria Clara of the Child Jesus
The 30th of November 2024, the eve of the Feast of Blessed Maria Clara of the Child Jesus, this year, marked the 125th anniversary of her eternal Easter. If 125 years ago Lisbon woke up sad and nostalgic for someone who had departed for heaven as one of the greatest figures of that time, today […]
CONFHIC: One Year After WYD with Blessed Maria Clara of the Child Jesus
One year after the 2023 World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon, a new chapter unfolded for a remarkable group of young people. On August 4 and 5, these youths gathered at the General Headquarters of CONFHIC to take part in a special mini-day event dedicated to Blessed Maria Clara of the Child Jesus, the Patroness […]
CONFHIC: Monthly Reflections
December – The life and vocation of Maria Clara January – Mother Clara, a Motherly Heart. February – Mother Clara, formator and guide. March – Mother Clara, a grain that sprouted on the Cross. April – Mother Clara, An Authority at the Service of God and Life May – Mother Clara, “Superior General, Sister and […]
CONFHIC: Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Provincial Government
Provincial Superior: Sister Cristiane Aparecida Mélis Sant’AnaAssistant Provincial: Sister Maria Helena da SilvaCouncillor: Sister Catarina Ana AlflenCouncillor: Sister Maria Eunice Clemente de DeusCouncillor: Sister Silvana da Silva FariasCouncillor: Sister Cristiane Reis Pereira May God bless them abundantly in their new Mission!
CONFHIC: Opening of the 125th Anniversary of the Easter of Blessed Maria Clara of the Child Jesus.
In a spirit of reverence and jubilation, on December 09, 2023, CONFHIC commenced the 125th dearth anniversary of its Foundress, Blessed Maria Clara of the Child Jesus. Maria Clara, Foundress of the Congregation of the Franciscan Sisters Hospitallers of the Immaculate Conception, deserves to be honored for her profound homage to the Church, because through […]
CONFHIC: 50th Anniversary of the Province of Santa Maria, Portugal
On October 21, the Province of Santa Maria celebrated the 50th anniversary of its existence. It was a memorable day and of great significance: 50 years of life, history, and achievements. Many lives have been built, realized, and given to the service of a charism bequeathed by our Founders, Maria Clara do Menino Jesus and […]
FRANCISCAN NEWS: Plenary Indulgence
X Plenary Council of the Congregation
The X Plenary Council of the Congregation was held in Linda a Pastora, Lisbon, from 15 to 29 August 2023, under the theme “Renew to Bear Fruit.” In a deeply spiritual setting, guided by God’s grace, and inspired by the legacy of the Founders, the Plenary members came together in a spirit of unity, simplicity, […]
