“How Beautiful are the feet of the messenger of Good News”. (Rom 10:15)
It was on Monday, 15/09/2025, early in the morning when we, Sr. Angelina Mbuya Njagi, Sr. Lucy Muthoni Thuku and Sr. Bachu Gemechu Chawaka accompanied by Sr. Getenesh Wolde Amlak Mandefro left Addis Ababa for Hosanna – Gimbichu.
On 17th, two days before the Inauguration of the new mission we joyfully received Sr. Maria Felicidade de Lourdes Luis, Regional Superior of Africa, Sr. Getenesh Wolde Amlak Mandefro, her counsellor, responsible for Ethiopia territory and Sr. Immaculate Wanja, Regional Administrator.
They were first welcomed at St. Joseph Cathedral in Hosanna. They visited some communities around before proceeding to Gimbichu accompanied by Fr. Adane Wolde Mariam the Pastoral Coordinator, Fr. Gerawork the Administrator, and a group of Christians including the youths. Fr. Asfaw Anore the Parish Priest of Gimbichu led the people in welcoming the Sisters with songs and dances.
The World Mission Sunday
The Mission of Gimbichu was officially opened on 19/10/25, the World Mission Sunday. Before the Eucharistic celebration, there was the blessing of the sisters’ house. During the procession, there was the icon of St. Joseph Allamano, Mary Consolata and a lit candle signifying Christ who lives among us and whom we announce. The Mass was presided by Fr. Ammanuel Yosef, the Vicar. The Co-celebrants were Fr. Adane Wolde Mariam, Pastoral coordinator of Hosanna Vicariate, Fr. Gebre Yesus, Capuchin Friar and Fr. Asfaw Anore, Parish Priest.
“Today the missionaries begin their missionary work in this land and it is the fruit of your prayer”.
These are the words that marked the homily. We were once again welcomed in a special way and later our Regional Superior, Sr. Felicidade was invited. In her speech, she thanked God for inspiring the Bishop to invite us and also thanked Fr. Asfaw Anore, Parish priest and all the people for the warm reception.
Thereafter, we, sisters belonging to the mission, were presented to the community of the faithful. These are, Sr. Angelina Mbuya Njagi, Sr. Lucy Muthoni Thuku and Sr. Bachu Gemecha Chawaka.
The Christians gifted us and after the mass the Blessed Sacrament was taken in our chapel. Finally Jesus is present in the tabernacle of our house, this filled us with great joy.
We had lunch together, we celebrated the coffee ceremony and lastly we were blessed by the elders of the Parish.
We are grateful to God for the gift of this new mission. We thank you sisters for accompanying us with your prayers.
St. Joseph Allamano Gimbichu Community – Ethiopia
