Pilar Casas, Superior General of the Sisters Adorers, Handmaids of the Blessed Sacrament and of Charity, together with sisters of the General Government, visited several countries in Asia from July 7-19, 2024.

Our Superior General was accompanied by Sister Rosaura Patiño, Vicar General, and Sister Gabriela Valot, Consultor of the General Government. In all, the sisters of the General Government met with 15 Adorers living on the Asian continent.

Philippines, upcoming opening of the Novitiate for Asia

The Philippines, together with India, is part of the Province of Mumbai and has 2 communities, one in Manila and the other in Angeles. In this country, the sisters of the General Government met with Cardinal José F. Advincula, Archbishop of Manila; and Mgr. Florentino G. Lavarias, Archbishop of San Fernando.

Sister Pilar Casas has announced the decision to open the Novitiate for Asia in the Community of Manila-Philippines. For this purpose, the General Government has appointed Sr. Filomena Fernandes of the Province of Mumbai as novice mistress.

Visits of knowledge of the General Government

Pilar Casas and the sisters of the General Government were elected by the XXXI General Chapter of the Congregation on October 8, 2023. Following the celebration of the Provincial Chapters of the Adorers in January and February 2024, our Superior General and the General Government are scheduling these visits to get to know personally the countries of the Provinces and Delegation of the Congregation.

These visits are a wonderful opportunity to show first hand to the General Government of the Congregation the life and work of Adorers in the different parts of the world where Adorers are present.

The Congregation of the Adorers is present in 24 countries on 4 continents (Europe, Africa, Asia and America), and is structured in 4 provinces (Europe-Africa, America, Kolkata and Mumbai) and one Delegation (Japan).