Retreats for Sisters in Cameroon

“I experienced a renewed sense of God’s love and call in my life,” says Sr. Camila, as she reflects on the annual retreat that she was recently on. Thanks to your generosity, 130 sisters of the Tertiary Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi in Cameroon were able to attend annual retreats in 2026.

The sisters play a vital role in the life of the Church in Cameroon. In fact, they have one of the largest numbers of professed sisters of any female congregation in the country and have many new vocations. The charism of the sisters centers on living contemplative lives in the present and seeing the will of God in the signs and needs of the times. The sisters have discerned that it is their role to remain close to the people, as parts of Cameroon experience uncertainty and instability.

In line with the sisters’ charism, the congregation mandates daily meditation and an annual retreat. Due to insecurity in parts of Cameroon, the sisters were unable to raise the funds needed to cover their annual retreats. This is where you stepped in. Thanks to your support, we were able to support the sisters, and they could hold their annual retreats. The theme of the annual retreats was “effectiveness of mission through prayer” and included spiritual direction and reflection. The fruits of the retreats were plain to see. After being at the retreat, Sr. Camila wrote: “I was encouraged to return to the source of my vocation and rediscover the joy of serving God’s people.” Sr. Anne Marie also shared, “I now carry out my responsibilities with renewed enthusiasm and a stronger sense of purpose. I have become more intentional in fostering positive relationships, encouraging those who are struggling, and witnessing God’s love through my actions.”

Thanks to your loving support the sisters are now able to return to their communities with a refreshed sense of purpose and spiritual renewal.

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