The Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel Mbarara – Uganda
The Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel is an Institute of Diocesan Right of Archdiocese of Mbarara in South Western Uganda. We are known as Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel of Mbarara and our Mother house is in Isingiro district. Our Institute is the offspring of the Canadian Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel of Chicoutimi. It was founded in Chicoutimi, Canada on November, 4th 1894, by Bishop Thomas Michael Labrecque together with Mademoiselle Francoise Simard (1851 – 1937). Mother Boniconsilii became the first Superior General of the Institute.
Pastoral Activities
The apostolate is mainly Education, from nursery to university, catechesis, health – prevention and curative, family and youth ministry. We also do secretarial work, accountancy, business administration and social communication. We offer our services in both private and public sector. The Institute of the Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel of Mbarara - Uganda carryout its apostolate in different Localities: In Uganda we are in Mbarara Archdiocese, Kablae Diocese, Fortpotal Diocese, Hoima Diocese, Kasese Diocese and Kampala Archdiocese. In Tanzania you can find us in Bukoba Diocese, Kigoma Diocese and Tabora Archdiocese and Rwanda we are in Byumba Diocese. As an Institute we are grateful to God for the apostolates / ministries endowed to us: Administration Teaching in schools at all levels, Health centres and Hospitals Accountants and Secretaries Counseling / Social work Agriculture / farming Knitting and Sewing Sacristy The mark of Ministry considers apostolic works that are appropriate for the Institute to undertake in order to fulfil its Vision taking into consideration the signs of the time. 3 “Among the many works of the apostolate and of charity, we choose the following: 1. Training the youth and adults in the knowledge and practice of Christian religion using all those means which are available and conducive to an authentic Christian witness in private, family and public life. 2. Offering preventive and curative services to people in villages, health centres and hospitals. 3. Taking an active part in educational, social and human development programmes, particularly in rural areas within the country and outside”. 4. We also provide services in various offices, preach/guide retreats, do counselling, Church care and other supportive ministries as needs come up.
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