We have been in a process of discernment for who will attend the Assembly representing associates. Five associates (Bernadette Fegan, Thelma Libbus, Dianne MacAskill, Mary McKenzie and Anna Rowley) submitted their names and completed the Discernment process. Bernadette Fegan was selected to attend the Assembly with the two associate co-coordinators. The three associates will make presentations to associates in the Maritimes this Fall about the topics discussed at the Assembly, Contemplation and Dialogue.

“Living In Life’s Flow”

Connections between Spirituality & Stress

Sept 11 - 13

Take a reflective pause from life’s busy-ness, and come on vacation with our loving God. Together, and alone in nurturing quiet, we will explore some of our Christian spiritual heritage as we ‘wonder’ over texts of Scripture, mystical writings, music and poetry. This is for associates and any interested women.

For more information and to register: Saint Joseph Renewal Center

From left to right: Sr. Danielle Dubois, Associate to the Congregational Leader; Sr. Arlita Matte, Councillor, Congregation Secretary; Sr. Donna Rose, Congregation Bursar, Sr. Josephine Badali, Congregation Leader; Sr. Agnes Campbell, Councillor; Sr. Anne C. Leonard, Councillor.

Once in their five-year mandate, the General Administration members visit each of their four provinces and two regions. In April 2015, the sisters and associates in Visitation province will be graced by a Congregation Leadership Team official visit. They will arrive in Visitation East province (NB, NS, PEI and NL) on April 1 to 14.

Visitation province Sisters throughout the province are hosting the Congregation Leadership visit and both sisters and sssociates will be involved as much as possible. This is indeed a graced time in the life of the Congregation of Notre Same and in particular Visitation province. It promises to be life-giving and is welcomed with much joy.