Nov 7, 2026 | NEWS
The elementary school run by our Congregation in Mwanga has once again proven that, through hard work and Gospel-inspired love, extraordinary things can be achieved. The results of the national final exams, announced last week, brought us a historic success: all graduates passed the exam with the highest possible grade (an A), which placed our school in first place in the entire region. The school’s outstanding reputation is attracting more and more applicants, while also becoming a place of incredible pastoral fruitfulness. This year, a group of 43 students in their final year (out of 340 children attending the school) took the final exam. The results they achieved speak for themselves: 100% A grades. This marks yet another consecutive year in which the school in Mwanga has emerged as the educational leader in the region. This is a source of immense joy and pride not only for the Tanzanian Region but for our entire Congregation.
When we ask about the source of such excellent results, the answer does not lie in the selection of exceptionally gifted children. It is the fruit of a clear strategy centered on the individual, where motivation, hard work, and care for each person are the keys to everything. The Sisters, together with the teaching staff, have created a unique support system that encompasses both students and teachers. Valuing every child: students are rewarded with small gifts for good grades. Importantly, the Sisters also remember the other children—they, too, receive symbolic rewards that serve as an incentive to improve and continue working hard. Caring for teachers: The Sisters know full well that a tired teacher cannot give their all. That is why they monitor the teachers’ well-being on an ongoing basis; when necessary, they lighten their workload, take an interest in their family matters, and offer practical help during difficult times. Building community: Teachers are motivated by spending time together. The sisters organize team-building events, field trips, pilgrimages, and joyful celebrations for various occasions. Thanks to this approach, lay staff members stay with the students after school without hesitation, giving them their whole hearts and preparing them for state exams in a truly family-like atmosphere.
The school’s status as one of the best in the region means the sisters receive many inquiries about admitting new students. What is particularly valuable is that Muslim families—who value a high standard of education and impeccable upbringing—also actively seek places for their children here. This religious diversity does not pose any difficulties in the school’s daily life. All students from Muslim families follow the school’s daily schedule with full respect and without hesitation, including participation in Holy Mass and communal prayers. As a result, these children lead a Catholic life entirely of their own free will, a life that touches their hearts. The most beautiful proof of this will be this coming Sunday, when two of our Muslim students—who themselves asked for these sacraments—will receive Baptism and First Holy Communion. This is an extraordinary celebration for the entire school and community. The influence of the school in Mwanga extends far beyond the classroom walls. The children become little missionaries—they return to their family homes and there naturally “teach” the Catholic faith. Muslim parents see tangible, everyday results of this Catholic upbringing: the children’s deep devotion to prayer, their sense of order, diligence, and respect. Seeing these fruits, they are very pleased with the educational approach offered by the Sisters. The courage and naturalness with which these children profess their faith is also a remarkable sight. When the bells ring for the Angelus in the city, the students are not ashamed to pray publicly on the street. And although their parents often do not know the words of this prayer themselves, they are happy and proud that their children are growing up with such values.
The results from Mwanga are the most beautiful proof that our school is not just a place for imparting knowledge—it is something much greater. It is sowing the seed of the Gospel, which yields a hundredfold harvest on Tanzanian soil. We congratulate our Sisters, teachers, and students with all our hearts.
Nov 3, 2026 | NEWS
News is coming in from Tanzania about further steps in the development of the Region and the formation of our Congregation. Yesterday, November 2, Mother General visited the house in Nanjota as part of her visit to Tanzania. This place is bustling with young religious life, serving as a formation house for our candidates and postulants, of whom there are currently 14. The visit provided an opportunity to give thanks together for the visible fruits of the local community’s growth—in material, educational, and spiritual terms. One of the highlights of the Mother General’s visit was a tour of the newly built library, which was officially opened in August for use by the Sisters and the girls in formation. It will not be merely a place for catechetical education; the plans for this space extend further. In the near future, the new space will also serve as a venue for computer training for our candidates. In this way, the Congregation wishes to equip young Sisters with the digital skills necessary for contemporary evangelization and educational work. The visit coincided with an important diocesan event. The final diocesan exam took place in Nanjota, officially concluding the two-year educational cycle at the catechetical school. The first class to complete the course—initiated by our Congregation—graduated. In the original plans, the catechetical courses were intended solely for internal use—as part of the formation of our postulants and candidates. God, however, had a broader plan for this work. Over time, recognizing the great desire and needs of the local Church, the school opened its doors to outsiders who also wished to deepen their theological knowledge and prepare for ministry. Thanks to the Sisters’ dedication, the local Church has gained a new group of well-prepared catechists, ready to share their faith in the local parish communities.
Nanjota is just the beginning of an intensive period that the Mother General is spending among the Sisters in Africa. Her journey through the Tanzanian Region is still underway, and her schedule for the coming days is filled with lectures and meetings with the Sisters.
Oct 31, 2026 | NEWS
This year’s upcoming Advent season will feature a special pastoral initiative that arose from the desire to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of our Founding Priest. To introduce his life, spiritual legacy, and prophetic charism to a wide audience of the faithful, Rorate meditations for both children and adults have been prepared and are open to the public. The initiative has been met with kindness and support from the Metropolitan Archbishop of Wrocław, Archbishop Józef Kupny, who has officially approved the distribution of these materials to interested parishes. Thanks to this, pastors throughout the diocese will be able to incorporate this content into this year’s Rorate Masses, giving the faithful an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the life and mission of the Founding Father. The media component of this project consists of Rorate reflections for adults, which—under the collective title “Yesterday and Today with the Defender of Women”—were recorded at the Radio Rodzina studio in Wrocław. The radio programs were recorded by our sisters: Sr. Barbara Mroziak and Sr. Rachela Wąsowicz. This series will be broadcast on the station throughout this year’s Advent season, serving as a daily aid in spiritual preparation for Christmas and providing a space for reflection on the relevance of our Founder’s message in the modern world. A unique element of the artistic and prayerful setting of this project is a new song composed specifically for this occasion. Jakub Tomalak, a well-known and highly regarded Polish composer of Christian music, has composed a moving piece based directly on the text of a prayer—the Act of Entrustment to the Mother of God—which we know very well. This song will be broadcast on Radio Rodzina every day, immediately following the Rorate reflections, uniting the Word with prayer through song.
We encourage all parishes and individuals to join this initiative and experience Advent together with Father Jan Schneider—Defender of Women.
Sr. Barbara Mroziak
Oct 27, 2026 | NEWS
From the heart of Tanzania, from the mission in Nanjota, I want to share a message that is tangible proof of the incredible fruits that many years of evangelization work bring. The recent 50th-anniversary celebration of the presence and ministry of our missionary sisters and local sisters in this region marked the beginning of a unique endeavor. The celebration of this beautiful jubilee stirred great emotion among the local community. The residents of Nanjota, looking back on half a century of our Congregation’s dedicated service, wished to express their gratitude for everything the sisters do in the areas of evangelization, catechesis, caring for the sick, and running a preschool that has already educated several generations. At a time when the modern world—including here in Africa—is grappling so intensely with the problem of waning faith, the local community recognized an important spiritual foundation in the sisters’ mission and wished to offer tangible support. The impetus for action came from the jubilee itself, as well as the launch of professional catechetical courses that the sisters recently organized, beginning on April 1. Although these courses were initially designed for the formation of our postulants, they were quickly opened to the general public as well—a decision that proved to be a very good idea, drawing a strong response from many people. In response to this initiative, the local community, moved by our new activities, came up with the idea of building a library. As the regional superior, I must admit that when I first heard about these plans during the jubilee, I thought it was merely a beautiful but unrealistic idea—or perhaps a kind of joke. Knowing the local realities, I expected that even with full commitment, carrying out such a large project would take years. However, the residents of Nanjot completely surprised our community. Without waiting, they organized a grassroots fundraiser, purchased the necessary building materials, and found craftsmen. The result of this extraordinary initiative was the construction of the building in just three months. The completed building was officially handed over to the sisters on August 30 as an expression of love and gratitude from the entire parish community (and beyond). Importantly, the project was planned with great wisdom and designed to meet the mission’s real needs. In addition to the library itself, several additional rooms were created in the building. They will serve as guest quarters for lecturers who come to lead the aforementioned catechetical courses. A computer and a piano were also purchased to equip the facility, and they are already being used for educational and formative purposes. This new space is more than just bricks and a roof. It is a living monument to mature faith and incredible trust. It now stands and serves in Nanjota as the heart of our educational activities, where postulants and laypeople will be able to deepen their faith and knowledge. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank God for these 50 years and for the people who, through their determination, have shown us what true, active love for the Church is. We entrust the entire community of Nanjota and our sisters to your constant remembrance in prayer.
Sr. Agnes Mwanajimba
Oct 25, 2026 | NEWS
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Wrocław set out on the 47th Wrocław Walking Pilgrimage to the tomb of St. Hedwig of Silesia in Trzebnica. Approximately 8,000 people took part in this special event, forming a beautiful and vibrant community of faith. Among the pilgrims—alongside numerous families, young people, and priests—we, the Sisters of Mary Immaculate, were also present, as we are every year: Sr. Patrycja, Sr. Oliwia, Sr. Rachela, and Sr. Justyna. Through song, prayer, and conversation, we supported those on the journey and entrusted the entire Congregation to God through the intercession of our patroness. The culmination of the day’s efforts was a solemn Mass celebrated at the Shrine in Trzebnica, where the tomb of St. Hedwig of Silesia is located. Archbishop Zbigniew Zieliński presided over the Eucharist. The most important and moving statement from his homily—one that touched our hearts deeply—was the question: “Are we able to pass on to future generations the faith that we ourselves have received?” These words became a call to bear living witness to our faith every day. On that day, God blessed us with beautiful weather, bathed in autumn sunshine, which gave us strength as we covered the next kilometers of the trail. The 30-kilometer route was not only a time for prayer and reflection but also a space for meaningful encounters and valuable conversations that allowed us to strengthen our fraternal bonds and return to our daily responsibilities with renewed energy.
Sr. Justyna Wijatyk
Oct 24, 2026 | NEWS
During this Mission Week, we turn our eyes and hearts, filled with gratitude, toward Tanzania. It was there, in 1972, that our oldest missionary history began. Today, after more than half a century, we look with pride at the fruits of this journey. What began as a modest outpost is now gradually ceasing to be “our mission” in the traditional sense. It has become a strong and dynamically growing part of our Congregation. Today, the Tanzanian sisters, with courage, love, and responsibility, lead numerous ministries, serving the local community; they serve with dedication in schools and preschools, caring for the future of the youngest; they dynamically lead parish groups, forming a vibrant Church; and they devotedly care for the sick and suffering. The list goes on. Of course, this beautiful reality would not have been possible without those who sowed the first seed. Two missionary sisters from Poland are still serving in Tanzania: Sr. Miriam Kusek (Chikukwe) and Sr. Zofia Ładniak (Nanjota), who, due to health issues, is currently undergoing treatment in Poland. They are a living witness to us of faithfulness, history, and unconditional love. Their long-standing presence, faithful service, and hearts devoted to the African land are the foundation upon which generations of local vocations have grown. This is a beautiful image of the missionary relay—today, it is Tanzanian vocations that carry the charism of our Congregation into the future.
We thank God for the gift of courage shown by the first sisters who answered the call more than fifty years ago, and for the faithfulness of all those who have served in Tanzania since then. We give thanks for the flourishing of Tanzanian vocations and for all the works carried out by the sisters there.
