Patriarch Anba Ibrahim Isaac receives Sisters of Saint Charles Borromeo
The meeting at the Patriarchal Headquarters focused on monastic life and the importance of religious vocations.
Key points
- Patriarch Anba Ibrahim Isaac met with a delegation from the Sisters of Saint Charles Borromeo at the Patriarchal Headquarters in Kobry El Kobba.
- The discussions addressed monastic affairs and the need to encourage young people to discover their spiritual vocation.
- The Sisters of Saint Charles Borromeo focus on spiritual and social service, education, and serving the needy.
Patriarch Anba Ibrahim Isaac, Patriarch of Alexandria of the Coptic Catholics and President of the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Egypt, received a delegation of the Sisters of Saint Charles Borromeo at the Patriarchal Headquarters in Kobry El Kobba, according to Catholic Church in Egypt and Al-Dostor.
The meeting included Sister Juliana, the Superior General of the Sisters of Saint Charles Borromeo, Sister Gabriella, the Regional Vice-Superior of the Order, and Sister Antonina, the Regional Superior of the Order in Egypt.
Monastic and religious vocations
According to Al-Dostor, the meeting was part of ecclesiastical and pastoral meetings to follow up on monastic life affairs and strengthen its role in the Church. The discussions involved various monastic affairs and emphasized the importance of religious vocations in the Church.
Al-Dostor also reported that the meeting addressed the necessity of encouraging young people to learn about consecrated life and discover their spiritual vocation.
The mission of the Sisters
Catholic Church in Egypt reported that the visit included discussions on various matters and emphasized the importance of religious vocations within the Church.
Al-Dostor stated that the Sisters of Saint Charles Borromeo are a Catholic religious order with a mission linked to consecrated life and spiritual and social service. Their work is based on the spirit of Saint Charles Borromeo, who was known for reforming church life and focusing on education, spiritual upbringing, and serving the needy.