The Canossians in Singapore and Myanmar

On Sunday, Oct 4, members of the Canossian Lay Missionaries (CLM) gathered in joyful service and love for St. Magdalene’s poor to pack for our beneficiaries in the Philippines.

In the spirit of our CLM mission – One Faith, One Heart, One Purpose – those who could be present filled 17 boxes with love, care and essentials to be sent through our Canossian Sisters in Bulihan, Tondo, San Juan and Senden Home.

Each box was packed with canned food, rice, pasta, noodles, beehoon, soup, Vitamin C, towels, soft toys, stationery, unused remnant materials and pre-loved clothes used as buffers. Special gifts for the children were also included.

Our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated donor who yearly sponsors the gifts and generously covers the freight expenses, making this mission of love possible. Other donors gifted with cash or in- kind.

With the strength given by God, we come together with one heart.
Different people. One purpose. One direction. Together, we move forward in faith.
Every box carries love. Every hand makes a difference.

Women of the Word: “Loving without measure”

Song composed by the recent finally professed Sisters (then terrains) based on the Women of the Word.

“Embracing Our Sunset Grace; Live Well, Leave Well”

The journey began on 7 September 2026, with 32 Sisters from different parts of the CCTAO region, including North America, India, Togo, Northeast Africa, and Europe. The opening liturgy, “As the Light Changes… A Time to Remember, Give Thanks, Let Go, Hope,” marked the beginning of the gathering. The different sessions included “Role of the Elderly in the Church,” “Understanding the Ageing Process as Golden or Burden,” and “Navigating through the Journey with Hope and Challenges” on the first day. On the second day, “Spiritual Accompaniment with the Elderly,” facilitated by Bro. David O’Leary, began and continued the formation journey, culminating in a visit to St. Joseph Home.

by Sr Maria Carvalho, participant

The Canossians trace their origin to Magdalen of Canossa, a religious sister canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1988.

The Canossian missions in Singapore started with the arrival of 4 young Sisters from Macau, at the invitation of the Bishop Medeiros, the Bishop of Macau, who was in charge of the Portuguese Mission in Singapore. Arriving on 11th December 1894, they took over the running of St Anthony’s Girls School, originally started by the Portuguese Mission in 1879. This gave rise to the Sisters being called “Portuguese Nuns” and St. Anthony’s being known as “Portuguese Convent”.