15.08.2026Community Life, topic of gathering at Damien Residence (USA)
The "First Friday" gathering once again brought together the community of Damien Residence, in Fairhaven. On previous occasions the group had shared reflections on Dilexit Nos and Dilexi Te; this time, having chosen not to tackle Magnifica Humanitas just yet &md...
14.08.2026An encounter that crosses borders (Indonesia)
Inspired by the idea from our last General Chapter of "widening our tents," Brother Chançard Mbualala sscc, of the Province of Africa, currently spending a pastoral year in Indonesia, had the opportunity to live an exceptional and unforgettable moment tog...
13.08.2026Fr. Jim McDonough sscc says farewell to Hawaii
Fr. Jim McDonough sscc is moving to Damien Residence, in Fairhaven, Massachusetts (USA), after several years of pastoral service in Hawaii. During this time, Fr. Jim served as chaplain to the Japanese community in Hawaii and celebrated Mass for the SSCC sisters at the Mal...
12.08.2026Pastoral visit of the Archbishop of Medan and inauguration of the new SSCC Sisters' House (Indonesia)
August 7-9 were days of grace and blessing for the sscc sisters and the faithful of St. Damian Lau Baleng Parish, in Indonesia. Msgr. Kornelius Sipayung, OFM Cap., Archbishop of Medan, made his pastoral visit to the community, taking time to listen to the parishioners and...
11.08.2026Farewell to the musician who gave voice to the canonization of St. Damien (USA)
Robert M. Mondoy, longtime Director of Music for the Diocese of Hawai?i and one of the most beloved figures in Hawaiian liturgical music, passed away today, leaving a profound void in the life of faith of the island that also gave the world the great saint of the lepers, ...
10.08.2026A gesture of Interreligious dialogue (Indonesia)
Félix Supranto sscc, a specialist in interreligious dialogue in Jakarta, recently attended the wedding reception for the son of Ustadz Agus Kuswanto, chairman of the DKM (Mosque Prosperity Council) of Citra Raya, Tangerang. The priest was accompanied by Brother Mar...