German nun replaces Sister Nirmala as Missionaries of Charity head http://www.ucanews.com/2009/03/25/german-nun-replaces-sister-nirmala-as-missionaries-of-charity-head/
March 25, 2009 | IE06922.1542 | 266 words KOLKATA, India (UCAN) -- The Missionaries of Charity, the congregation founded by Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, elected Sister Mary Prema as its new superior general on March 24. 8069_2.jpg Picture of Sister Mary Prema pinned on the notice board in the Archbishop's House in Kolkata The German-born nun replaces Sister Nirmala Joshi, who was re-elected for a third time on March 13. Sister Nirmala has led the congregation since 1997, after taking over from its founder. "It is now officially announced that Sister M. Prema is the new superior general," Sister Christie, the congregation's spokesperson, told UCA News late on March 24. The Missionaries of Charity (MC) sisters usually use only one name. The election took place a day before the congregation's general chapter was scheduled to conclude. It began on Feb. 1. Sources close to the congregation said the nuns had to have a second election as Sister Nirmala had requested to be relieved from such duties, citing ill health and a desire to live a contemplative life in the congregation. Her appointment for a third term would have required papal approval since the congregation's constitution allows for only two six-year terms for this position. Before the chapter began, Church circles in Kolkata had mentioned Sister Prema as one of the possible candidates to succeed Sister Nirmala. A hundred and sixty-three electors, who are currently attending the chapter at a secluded location about 30 kilometers away from Kolkata, also elected Sister Joseph as the assistant superior general and first councilor. Other councilors are Sisters Joanna, Adriana and Joseph Maria. The electors comprise 74 Indians, while the rest are from other countries. <*}}}>< <http://www.holypostage.com/>Custom Faith-based U.S. Postage <*}}}>< + <*}}}>< <http://astore.amazon.com/halthekin-20>Catholic on Amazon <*}}}>< <*}}}>< <http://www.halfthekingdom.org/on+allposters+today.html>on AllPosters today <*}}}>< + <*}}}>< <http://www.holypostage.com/>Holy Postage <*}}}>< <*}}}><<http://www.halfthekingdom.org/>Half the <http://www.halfthekingdom.org/>Kingdom!<*}}}>< + "A person is a person, no matter how small." Dr. Seuss --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Please note that I do not send or open attachments sent to this list. You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Catholics on Fire" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Catholics-on-Fire May the blessing of Jesus and our Blessed Mother be with you -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
