Celebrating the Feast of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

Our Sisters and the staff from Cabrini ministries Ethiopia & the invited guests outside the Chapel in Dubbo

On November 13th, the Holy Spirit Region joyfully joined the Cabrini family worldwide in celebrating the Feast of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Each part of our region marked this special day in their own unique and meaningful way.

In Ethiopia, the sisters in Addis Ababa observed the feast with a solemn Mass followed by a communal lunch. Our sisters in Dubbo joined in celebrating together with Cabrini ministries- Ethiopia and the sisters from Walacha. This union exemplified the spirit of community and collaboration that Mother Cabrini so passionately advocated for.

In Sadama, the celebrations extended to the educational realm. The sisters celebrated with the students and teachers of our kindergarten, creating an atmosphere of joy and learning. The day concluded with a Mass and dinner within the community, bringing everyone together in unity and prayer.

In Eswatini, the sisters joined Cabrini ministries- Eswatini and the parishioners of St. Philips for a day filled with shared devotion and community spirit. This celebration highlighted the strong bonds within the Cabrini family and their local communities.

Our sisters in Uganda commemorated the feast day with the refugees at the Pagirinya settlement. This act of kindness and inclusion embodied Mother Cabrini’s mission of serving those in need and fostering hope among the immigrants, migrants and refugees. Lastly, but certainly not least, our sisters in Kenya also participated in the celebrations, further extending the reach of Mother Cabrini's legacy throughout the region.

These diverse and heartfelt celebrations across the Holy Spirit Region not only honored the life and work of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini but also reinforced the values of community, compassion, and service that she cherished. Through these acts, the spirit of Mother Cabrini continues to inspire and unite us all.