The Province of Portugal of the Sisters Hospitallers Elects a New Provincial Government
In a spirit of prayer and discernment, the Province of Portugal has concluded its Provincial Chapter, inspired by the theme “Clothe yourselves with compassion”. This event, guided by the renewal dynamics outlined in the XXII General Chapter, offered an opportunity to reflect on the mission ahead and strengthen the commitment to the values of mercy and hospitality that define the Congregation.
Mental health is everyone’s issue
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 450 million people worldwide live with a mental disorder that impacts their daily lives, and it is estimated that 1 in 4 people will experience it at some point in their lives.
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We present to you Dr. Bonanni Maria Cristina, a rehabilitation technician at the nursing home of Villa San Giuseppe Hospital in Ascoli Piceno, who shares with us about psychiatric rehabilitation: the process they follow to evaluate patients, create personalized therapeutic plans, and the interventions they apply, such as psychoeducation, cognitive rehabilitation, and social skills training.
Hospitaller Family: Lendell Morrison, the Face of Hospitality at St. Teresa’s Home, London
At St. Teresa’s Home, a home for the elderly in the heart of London, the word “hospitality” takes on a profound meaning thanks to the leadership of Lendell Morrison, its manager. Under his direction, this home not only provides quality care to its residents, but has also become a true space of inclusion, where respect, understanding and a sense of community are fundamental pillars.
World Suicide Prevention Day: #Let’sTalkSuicide
Suicide is a global public health crisis. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 700,000 people lose their lives to suicide each year.
International Day of Charity: the legacy of Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Every September 5, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Charity, a day that invites us to reflect on the importance of serving others and to renew our commitment to the most vulnerable people.
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 2024: Wait and Act with Creation
Every September 1, the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, an opportunity to reflect on our responsibility as stewards of the Earth. This year, Pope Francis invites us to “Hope and Act with Creation,” a call to unite our faith with concrete actions that protect our common home.
Testimony of fidelity and faith: perpetual professions in India and the Philippines
August 15 and 24, 2024 marked moments of great joy for our hospital community, as two of our sisters of the Philippine Delegation have taken a momentous step in their journey of faith and hospital service by making their perpetual profession.
Celebrations of Faith in the Vice Province of Vietnam
On August 13, after a special period of preparation and charismatic and spiritual deepening at the Motherhouse in Ciempozuelos, the Vice-Province of Vietnam experienced a day of profound joy with the celebration of the perpetual profession of several sisters.
Hospitaller Family
This month, as we commemorate both the birth and death of our beloved foundress, María Angustias Giménez, we would like to share a special testimony from the Philippines. Manilyn Delatado, a dedicated collaborator of the Delegation in this country, tells us about her experience and how the legacy of María Angustias has influenced her daily mission.