Opening of the SMA/OLA Triple Jubilee in Egypt
Opening of the SMA/OLA Triple Jubilee in Egypt On Saturday, 30 August 2025, at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Shubra, His Beatitude Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac, Patriarch of Alexandria and President of the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops of Egypt, presided over a solemn Mass marking: 1. 150 Years of the Foundation of the Sisters of Our Lady Apostles (OLA) 2. 170 Years of the Foundation of the Society of African Missions (SMA) 3. 200 Years of the Birth of Father Augustine Planque, SMA, and Founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady Apostles. Among the many participants were: Monsignor Antoine Tawfik, Vicar of the Latin Church in Egypt, the SMA Fathers, priests, religious men and women, lay collaborators, as well as all the OLA Sisters of the Province of Egypt. The celebration began with a speech by Sister Marie Teresa, the Province Leader of Egypt, who highlighted the fulfillment of the Institute’s mission in Egypt, thanks to the generosity of the sisters, including those who have passed on as witnesses of service and sacrifice. In his homily, the Patriarch expressed his joy at being present at this historic event and congratulated the sisters and the assembly. He emphasized the value of work, listening to the Word of God, and mutual service. This anniversary, he reminded them, “Is not a time to rest but a call to continue the mission and bear more fruit”. Meditating on the Magnificat and Mary’s service, he recalled that true faith is expressed in [...]
