The Presentation of the Virgin Mary Sisters are a congregation located in the Diocese of Dedza, in Malawi, Central Africa. It was founded in 1968 by Bishop Cornelius Chitsulo in the same diocese. It currently has fifty-three sisters and 11 in formation at the formation house.
The mission of the Congregation is to care for orphans, children with disabilities, the elderly and people in need, helping them to become capable and effective members of society. The charism of the congregation is the compassionate love of Christ. The sisters’ apostolates include teaching catechism, teaching in schools, healthcare, pastoral work and social assistance, to name but a few. The Sisters of the Presentation play a crucial role in the spiritual, health, educational and social development of local communities.
The Sisters of the Presentation are present in various communities where they carry out the mission of the Congregation. The sisters are therefore located in the Diocese of Dedza in the convents of Saint Joseph, Saint Peter Claver, the Most Holy Trinity, Saint Anne, the Holy Family, Saint Kizito and Saint Joseph the Worker. Saint Martin de Porres and Our Lady of the Visitation are their formation houses. In all these communities, the sisters are committed to serving the poor and the needy.
Contacts
Sisters of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary
Diocese of Dedza
Post Office Box 162, Dedza, Malawi
email: compassiondz@gmail.com / kblandina2021@gmail.com
