Dear Sisters, Associates, Lay Consecrated and Sojourners,
We write this communication to request world-wide prayerful support for our Sisters and Brothers in Tanzania.
On October 29^th the national presidential elections opened.  With the elections came a great deal of political unrest and areas of violence, which have continued.
Sr. Maria was able to speak with Sr. Lucina John, regional superior.  She is grateful for all the prayerful support.  She asks that we continue to pray.  There are many lives that have been taken and other have been detained.  It is a very confusing time for the country.  Tanzania has been a country of peace for many decades.
Our Sisters are safe at this moment, however, some of our sisters’ family have died as innocent victims of this violence.  Some have family members who have been detained.    
Sr. Martha Joseph Nkwimba, who serves as assistant novice director, received word on Saturday, November 1, that her brother was confirmed dead.  He had been missing since leaving work for home a few days before.
Sr. Rosemary Nyekobe also received word her brother was killed as he tried to get needed food for his family.
Communication is very limited, we know many families have been impacted by the situation in the country and we hold everyone close in prayer.
We ask that we all intentionally remember Tanzania and its people in our prayers.  May God’s peace and reconciliation cover the country with deep compassion and love for one another. May the Blood of Christ be a source of healing, hope and peace.
We continue to remember Tanzania and all the many places of our world, in war and conflict.
In God’s compassionate care,

Rome, Italy

November 4, 2025