The Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Kilimanjaro was founded in 1931 in the Diocese of Moshi, Tanzania, in east Africa.
The order has 883 professed nuns who focus on holistic evangelization that has spiritual, social, educational and physical aspects. The sisters work in parishes, hospitals and schools and care for orphans and needy children. They serve in Africa, Italy, England and the United States.
Their charism is “Simplicity and readiness to do the will of God for His glory and for the salvation of humanity,” and their motto is “Do all things for the praise and glory of God and for the salvation of His people.”
During the past 90 years, the sisters have been caring for the poor and for abandoned children, including orphans and those with disabilities who are often rejected by their families due to poverty.
These children need food, education, clothing, shelter and health care. Some orphans live with their grandparents who can barely meet their basic needs, while others live with older siblings, who then must become house managers and cannot attend school if not helped.
The sisters provide care, shelter, food and education to these children by accommodating them in their orphanages and boarding schools.
The sisters hope to maintain existing orphanages and schools as well as expand or build new ones especially in rural areas where many poor children lack access to education. The orphanages and schools are steppingstones for each child’s future success.
For more information, visit www.sistersofkilimanjaro.org