On 10 September 2021, from the "Blessed Eusebia Palomino" house in Madrid El Plantío (Spain), the

Lord called our dearest to participate in His Resurrection Sister Dolores GONZÁLEZ COLOMO 
Born in Madrid (Spain) on April 29, 1934
She professed in Madrid (Spain) on 5 August 1960
Belonging to the Spanish Province of “Mary Help of Christians” - Madrid
 
Sister Dolores was the youngest of 7 siblings, 4 boys and 3 girls.  On January 31, 1958, she was admitted
to the postulancy. And at the same year she entered the Novitiate. She made her 1 st profession on 5 August
1960.She herself confided that she never had doubts about her religious vocation.  She lived her vocation
with "serene and joy, taking advantage of everything she received, responsible for everything entrusted to her:
work teacher, in charge of the laundry, doorkeeper, assistant to boarders and help with the sick Sisters. She has
always appreciated the personal encounter with the Lord, community life, the experience of the Spiritual
Exercises as an opportunity for interior renewal and having met sisters who helped her to grow in the spiritual
life. The Word of God and the Eucharist were the source of her personal prayer. Due to serious health problems,
she had to leave the community to spend her last seven years in the nursing home.  It was a real sacrifice for her
to have to go to the hospital for dialysis several days a week, but she offered everything to the Lord.  Christ was
her center, her hope. Her favorite image was that of the Risen One, certain that He was always present in her
life. She often prayed, "Lord, increase my faith."  She liked singing: “I'm nothing. From the dust I was born, but
You love me and you died for me». These words of Jesus filled her with peace: "I did not come to call the
righteous but sinners". Thank you, Sr. Dolores, for your fidelity to God & love for the young& the Institute.
 
The Provincial – Sister María del Rosario García Ribas 
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On 12th of September 2021 our dear one passed suddenly, due to a road accident, from Różanystok (Poland) to
the Father's House Sister Danuta Zofia FRĄCZEK
 

Born in Bącza-Kunina (Poland) on 1st of April 1963

She professed in Pogrzebień (Poland) on 5th of August 1990
She belonged to the Polish Province “Our Lady of Jasna Góra” - Łomianki
 
She was the fourth daughter of 7 brothers and sisters. She entered into the Aspirantate in 1986. She was
admitted to the postulancy in 1987, and she began her Novitiate in 1988. Then she made her 1 st profession on
August 5, 1990. In her notes, we find these words: "I thank God and Mary Immaculate for the grace of the
vocation and for being able to be an instrument in God's saving work for the young".  Sister Danuta was a person
of profound faith who loved Our Lady very much. She lived the Word of God every day. Young people and
children were constantly present in her prayers. The Sisters remember her as a simple, sacrificed and cheerful
person. When she was in the formation houses, through the testimony of her life and work in the garden and in
the kitchen, she taught the young sisters to pray by working and offering their efforts to the Lord. With her
serenity she helped to create a joyful atmosphere. The Salesian “I go” was evident in her life, especially in taking
on new responsibilities, which were a great challenge for her. She undertook them with love, giving the best of
herself. She knew how to cooperate with the older sisters and was grateful for their help.  She was open to
relationships with other people, always attentive to the education of young people and children welcomed into
our homes. On the afternoon of Sunday 12 th of September, in memory of the Name of Mary, she went to the
Father's House in the tragic circumstance of a serious road accident. Dearest Sister Danuta, you left suddenly, but
we believe that you are already enjoying the vision of the face of your spouse.  
The Provincial - Sister Małgorzata Pilarska
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On the morning of September 13, 2021, from the community "Sister Antonietta Böhm" of Lima Surco (Peru),
our dear sister entered the Father's House Sister Giselda H. RODRÍGUEZ GAMERO
 
Born in Nuñoa Puno (Peru) on March 15, 1929
She was professed in Lima Magdalena del Mar (Peru) on February 24, 1958
She belonged to the Peruvian Province of “Santa Rosa da Lima” - Lima
 

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 Giselda lived a happy childhood. Her father, director of a school, and her mother, switchboard operator,
educated the five children to a deep love for God and for Our Lady of Perpetual Help. When she entered the
Aspirantate in 1954, Giselda continued to work as a teacher until she entered the Novitiate on January 24, 1956.
After her profession made on January 24, 1958, she resumed teaching and for more than forty years she was an
excellent teacher and catechist. Sr Giselda was a generous person in the gift of herself, delicate in her traits and a
lover of community life. She knew how to transmit the love of Jesus and Mary, as the pupils remember who were
prepared by her to receive Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, making the day of their First Communion one of the
most beautiful in life. Her love for Our Lady was immense and the Magnificat was her favorite prayer, in the
apostolate she spread images of Mary with this prayer, which she gave to everyone and anyone who asked for
them: it was her personal offering. There is no sister of the Province who has not received an image with
the Magnificat from Sister Giselda. And how much good has been done through these images among so many
people, children, young people and adults! In 2021 she joined the Lima Surco community where she was
diagnosed with cancer that was imperceptibly undermining her. On Sunday the 12th she had shown herself
available to the will of the Father and the following morning, she calmly pronounced her last “Yes”.
The Provincial - Sister Elsy Núñez
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On the evening of September 14, 2021, from the “S. María de Nazareth" of Arteaga (Mexico), the Lord called
our dear sister to enjoy endless happiness Sister Raquel JIMÉNEZ
 

Born in Guadalajara (Mexico) on May 16, 1940

She professed in México S. Julia (Mexico) on 5 August 1959
She belonged to the Mexican Province “Mater Ecclesiae” - Ciudad Guadalupe
 
Sister Raquel was the first daughter of a large family of 13 children, 12 sisters and a brother who only
lived 19 days. On September 1, 1956 she began her religious formation. After this first stage, she moved to
Mexico City until her first profession made on August 5, 1959. She worked as a primary school teacher and at
the same time as a student in a teacher training school. She loved to prepare diligently for the mission, also
obtained a degree with a specialization in Psychology and other diplomas so that she could give the best of
herself in every entrusted task, with great love and competence.  She has a great apostolic heart, also collaborated
in the formation of many catechists who continue to serve in our Colleges. She was happy to be with children,
her greatest joy was to be present at recess time. Her former students remember her with esteem and gratitude for
all the good she received. A few years ago she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and was accompanied
with affection by the sisters and the educational community of the "Colegio Independencia". She had recently
been transferred to Artega, in the “Maria di Nazareth” house, to receive the necessary care. In the last few days it
has gradually declined, due to a severe hiatal hernia and breathing difficulties. Little by little she thus prepared
herself for the encounter with the Lord and on the afternoon of September 14, after a long but serene agony, she
went to meet her Beloved at the age of 81 years of life and 62 as an FMA.        
The Provincial - Sister Leonor Salazar
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On 15th of September 2021, from the "Mary Help of Christians" house in Guwahati (India), the Lord called our
dear Sister Rita Mary CHATTERJEE
 
Born in Dibrugarh, Assam (India) on 21 July 1947
She professed in Shillong Nongthymmai (India) on 5 August 1968
She belonged to the Indian Province "Mater Ecclesiae" - Guwahati
 
Sister Rita was the youngest of the four brothers who affectionately called her Jolly. She was admitted to
the postulancy in Guwahati on January 31, 1966 and lived in the novitiate in Shillong. After her profession made
on August 5, 1968, she was a teacher and assistant in different communities of the Province, she also was
assistant to the novices, later she dedicated herself to community work and collaborated with the Provincial
Economer.  Then she was appointed directress of the community until 2004. Sister Rita was a woman of
prayer. Although the commitment of the work was strong, she was faithful and punctual to the moments of
prayer of the community. Despite her Hindu origins, she was eager to deepen the religion and took advantage of
every opportunity to enrich herself spiritually. She prioritized sacramental life. She loved teaching catechism and
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was very diligent in preparation. She felt joy and also pride in dedicating herself to non-Christians and in
preparing adults to receive the sacraments. She had a special charism for the oratory.   For her the oratory was a
means of evangelization and an opportunity to spread love and devotion to Our Lady. She had an exceptional
sense of belonging to the community, in which she was an element of peace, available for any
position. Collaborating in community activities was not just a commitment for her, but a joy. She was a person
who knew how to accept the sufferings of life with serenity. Since 2013, following a fall, she was confined to
bed. During these eight long years of sharing the cross of Christ, Sister Rita remained calm until her encounter
with her Spouse. 
The Provincial - Sister Alphonsa Kurisingal
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On Wednesday 15th of September 2021, the feast of the Blessed Virgin of Sorrows, the Lord called to
Himself from the community “St. Giovanni Bosco” of Belhar (South Africa), our sister
 
Sister Caroline JAFTHA
 
Born in Parow, Cape Town (South Africa) on 11th of February 1952
She professed in Kendal (England) on 5th of August 1976
She belonged to the South Africa Province "Our Lady of Peace" - Boksburg
 
 Sister Caroline belonged to a large family who educated her in the Catholic faith. Admitted to the
Postulancy in Colne (England) on 7th of October 1973, on 5th of August 1974 she entered the Novitiate of
Kendal, where she made her first profession on 5th of August 1976. Sister Caroline distinguished herself for
a special gift of serenity, for her commitment and passion for young women at risk. In the parish she was
constantly present in accompanying the girls with her characteristic calm. It was discreet, but firm. The Past
Pupils remember her with affection, for her dedication and creativity in sewing and crafts. In community,
Sister Caroline was well-liked and serene. Lover of community life and generous in giving her time, she was
always available. In her simplicity, she was kind to everyone. Animated by a great spirit of sacrifice, she
was attentive to the needs of the Sisters and other people. She was a person of so much prayer and knew
how to accept sickness and suffering with faith and hope. Her life of prayer was transformed into action, into
her being an apostolic person dedicated to teaching, catechesis and multiple community activities. She liked
to visit the sick, prayed with them and brought them Holy Communion. Three days before her quick
departure for Heaven, the doctors had found that she had been infected with Covid-19. And on the feast of
Our Lady of Sorrows, the Lord came to bring her into His eternal light.
The Provincial - Sister Marie Claire Jean
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On September 15, 2021 from the house "Maria Ausiliatrice" in Soverato (Catanzaro), the Lord called to enjoy
His eternal Kingdom of love and light, our dearest Sister Italia LA ROSA
 
Born in Soverato (Catanzaro) on June 27, 1933
She professed in Ottaviano (Naples) on 6 August 1956
She belonged to the Southern Province "Our Lady of Good Counsel" - Italy
 
Italia was born into a united and serene family and grew up together with a brother and sister under the
attentive and caring guidance of her parents. She was admitted to the Postulancy on January 31, 1954 and passed
to Octavian's Novitiate in August of the same year. And she made her religious profession on August 6, 1956.
Sister Italia was a woman of vast culture and profound sensitivity, a competent teacher, she educated and guided
thousands of young people to be open to reality, read the messages conveyed by mass communication tools
crittically. Convinced that the Communication sector did not have enough attention, especially due to the strong
influence exerted on young people, she worked tirelessly in this field, using all her strength to promote guided
reading of films, theater, music, singing... Tireless in training and educating the younger generations, she gave
piano lessons and organized multimedia workshops, without ever neglecting teaching and studying.  In recent
years, despite the decline in strength, she continued to write and study, always attentive to cultural and social
changes and ready to offer significant answers to emerging problems.

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 Dear Sister Italia, in the last month, your community together with your family members whom you have
always loved and who have been close to you with delicacy and sincere affection, have shared your decline, your
preparation for the definitive meeting with the Bridegroom. And Our Lady of Sorrows was with you under the
Cross of the Son and welcomed you into His home with Her maternal embrace.  
The Provincial - Sister Maria Ausilia De Siena 
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On September 17, 2021, from the "St. John Bosco" community of Medellín Belén (Colombia), the Lord of Life
called our dearest to endless joy Sister Lucía Inés GIRALDO JÁURGUI
 
Born in Herveo, Tolima (Colombia) on January 25, 1942
She professed in Medellín Acevedo (Colombia) on 5 August 1961
She belonged to the Colombian Province “Santa Maria D. Mazzarello” - Medellín 
 
Sister Lucía Inés belonged to a family full of love, sweetness and tenderness.  Entering the Aspirantate in
1957, she had to overcome many difficulties due to fragile health. She noted: "The superiors were the expression
of the goodness of the Father who wanted me entirely his". At the suggestion of the doctor, she was sent to
Sabanagrande where she lived the first years of formation and returned to Medellín for the novitiate.  God's will
was clearly present in her vocational journey. After her first profession made on August 5, 1961, she completed
her Pedagogical studies in the University where she obtained a Licentiate for teaching in primary school.  From
1963 to 2000 she also worked as a teacher in secondary school and was coordinator in several schools of the
Province. From 2001 to 2018 she devoted herself entirely to the dissemination of the magazine "Primavera". In
2019 she was transferred to the nursing home because she was in need of care. She considered herself a
missionary, anytime, anywhere. She has always sought God with sincerity; the Lord and the Help of Christians
were her strength. She was communicative and fervent, polite, supportive and grateful, very sensitive to the
affection and closeness of others, generous in forgiveness and capable of reconciliation.  She left us due to a
general deterioration of her organism, with many complications. She was 79 years of age and 60 by
profession. Dear Sister Lucía Inés, live in the Light of God!
 
The Provincial - Sister M. Marleny Patiño