THE MISSIONARY CONGREGATION OF THE
EVANGELIZING SISTERS OF MARY (M.C.E.S.M)

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Our Founders:

Rt. Rev. Sisto Mazzoldi and Very Rev. Fr. John Marengoni

About Us

A Journey of Evangelization, Compassion & Service

Foundation

The Congregation was founded in Moroto Diocese, Uganda in 1975 by two Comboni Missionaries: Rt. Rev. Sisto Mazzoldi and Very Rev. Fr. John Marengoni.

Charism

Moved by the Pierced Heart of the Crucified Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, we are committed to proclaiming the Good News of the Risen Lord like Mary Magdalene - especially to non-Christians.

Mission

To evangelize non-Christians by providing catechetical instruction, planting the Church where it has not yet been established, and strengthening it where it exists.

Ministries

We serve through early childhood development, pastoral care, healthcare, education, advocacy, and outreach to the needy.

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Global Presence

We are currently 452 professed Sisters from six African countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Sudan. We serve in 12 countries including:

AFRICA - South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania(Zanzibar), Zambia and South Sudan,

EUROPE: Germany, Italy and United Kingdom,

USA: North America and The United States of America

CARIBBEAN: Jamaica and Cuba

Our mission is carried out through 4 Formation Centres and 62 Apostolic Communities in 32 Arch/Dioceses across 3 continents.

Charism & Mission

Inspired by the Pierced Heart of the Crucified Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, we are called to evangelize the non-Christian world. First Evangelization through catechetical instruction, planting new Churches, and strengthening existing ones. Our holistic mission seeks to uplift human dignity-spiritually, psychologically, socially, intellectually, morally, and materially.

VISION

Salvation of Souls

MISION

To evangelize holistically through: Pastoral Ministry, Education Ministry, Health Ministry and Social Ministry

Our Foundation

The Congregation was founded in 1975 in Moroto Diocese, Uganda by Comboni Missionaries Rt. Rev. Sisto Mazzoldi and Very Rev. Fr. John Marengoni, driven by a vision to spread the Good News of the Risen Lord to the unreached.

M.C.E.S.M LEADERSHIP

(2023 - 2029)

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Sr. Jacinta Mary Adhiambo

Superior

General

adhiambojm@yahoo.co.uk

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Sr. Aquila Tarimo

Vicaress

In charge of personnel

tanmoaqui@gmail.com

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Sr. Olivia Nakayenze

Assistant General

In charge of formation

nangoye@gmail.com

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Sr. Teresa Sagal

Assistant General

In charge of Education

sagalthere@gmail.com

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Sr. Teresia Njeri

Assistant General

In charge of Properties

mbuguateddy200@gmail.com

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Sr. Veronica Wawinya

General Secretary

wanza.vero@gmail.com

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Sr. Levine Kalikuela

General Bursar

kalikuela@gmail.com