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“A moment of reflection”: Franciscan Sister on Planned Celebration of Founder’s Death Anniversary in Angola

Nov 28, 2024

Members of the Congregation of the Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (CONFHIC) in Angola are preparing to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the death of their founder, Blessed Maria Clara of the Child Jesus, with a Jubilee celebration marked by prayer, reflection, and a renewed dedication to their mission.

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