Franz Wendelin Pfanner – 200 Years
Emaus 1894 – 1909 Emaus is Abbot Francis’s last foundation. The events that led up to its beginnings are quickly told. On October 13, 1892, the Trappist General Chapter removed the founder, Francis Pfanner, from office as abbot of Mariannhill. It was a disciplinary measure imposed on him at the recommendation of Abbot F. Strunk […]
A Joyful Family Reunion: Celebrating the 200th Birthday of Abbot Franz Pfanner in Langen – Austria
On September 20, 2025, the small town of Langen came alive with celebration as people gathered to honor the 200th birthday of Abbot Franz Pfanner. What unfolded over three days was not just a commemoration, but a heartfelt family reunion filled with worship, music, drama, and deep gratitude. A Celebration That Began with New Beginnings […]
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF GOD’S FAVOUR
Biblically: every seventh year was to be a year when there would be no planting or sowing of crops, the land would rest, that is, have a Sabbath. The year of Jubilee grows out of, and completes seven Sabbath years (forty-nine years in all), being the fiftieth year. (c.f. Lev.25 & 26, and Isaiah 61:1-4.) […]
General Chapter 2022 – Our New General Leadership Team is Complete!
We welcome and thank our Sisters who gave their FIAT on September 6 and 7, 2022 to serve the congregation for the next 5 years: Sr. Monica Mary Ncube CPS (Zimbabwe/Canada) – Superior General Sr. Marian Maskulak CPS (USA) – Vicar General and Representative Sr. Walburga Ballhausen CPS (Germany) – 2nd General Assistant Sr. Pauline […]
General Chapter 2022 – Sr. Monica Mary Ncube is Re-Elected Superior General on 6 September 2022
Today we announce with great joy and thankful hearts our Superior General for the next five years: Sr. Monica Mary Ncube, CPS On Tuesday, 6 September 2022, at 9:45 am, Sr. Monica Mary Ncube, CPS was re-elected Superior General of the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood. After a day of prayer and discernment on […]
General Chapter 2022 – Second Week
The second week of our General Chapter 2022 began with a memorable visit to our Motherhouse in the Netherlands on Monday, 29 August 2022. After the hearty welcome from our Sisters, we gathered for a festive mass presided over by Bishop Gerard de Korte of ‘s-Hertogenbosch. This was followed by a sumptuous luncheon and a special […]
General Chapter 2022 – First Week
Greetings from Neuenbeken, Germany where we are gathered for the 14th General Chapter, with the theme, “Rooted in God, Signs of Hope for Mission that has No Boundaries … and their eyes were opened…” (Lk. 24:31) All Capitulars travelled and arrived well, except for a few who lost their luggage. On arrival at the airport, we had […]
General Chapter 2022 in Neuenbeken, Germany
With the theme “… and their eyes were opened (Luke 24:31) – Rooted in God, Signs of Hope for Mission that has No Boundaries” the 14th General Chapter of the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood will take place from 22 August – 12 September 2022 in the Mission House in Neuenbeken, Germany. Nearly 40 Sisters will represent as delegates […]
Commitment to Laudato Si’ Action Platform
As we celebrate Laudato Si’ Week, 22-29 May 2022 to mark the seventh anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the Care of Creation, we are joining hundreds of thousands of Catholics to celebrate the progress made in bringing the Pope’s encyclical Laudato Si’ to life. It is also a way to intensify our efforts through […]