General Chapter 2025

During the weeks of April and May, a representative group of the Sisters of Mary Reparatrix gathered in Rome, Italy for a meeting which we call a ‘general chapter’. Sisters from many sections of the worldwide congregation participated in the meeting which set congregational orientations for the next six years for us.

These orientations focused on our identity, formation, economy, apostolic priorities, and congregational structures. So, we take courage in the presence of the Spirit to guide our endeavors in the years ahead. As of April 2025, we numbered 317 sisters with a high percentage of elderly members, so challenges are not lacking!
 
As members of an international congregation, we desire to live in communion at the heart of our diversity, cultural differences, ages and commitments. We desire to be sensitive to the promptings of the Spirit and offer the best of what we have – a certainty of God’s love.

The participants also elected congregational leadership who will facilitate the implementation of these goals as well as assume governmental and administrative responsibilities. 

We are pleased to say that Sister Rosa Vizcay of Spain was elected general superior. Sisters Julie Buckley of Ireland, Lucianne Guillaume of Mauritius, Sister Agnes Mwakazi, and Guadalupe Chavarria of Mexico were elected general councilors. These five women will form our congregational leadership team, and we are confident will serve us well. 

Please remember the new leadership team and all of us in your good prayers as we begin a new chapter in our SMR life.