Medical Missionaries of Mary Area of the America's

08/13/2026

Pope Leo in a prerecorded message to sisters gathered at the LCWR meeting - THE CHURCH NEEDS YOU!

Pope Leo XIV, in a pre-recorded video message, told hundreds of Catholic sisters gathered for a leadership conference that the church needs them and that their witness can help wake up the world.

More than 1,300 leaders of U.S.-based congregations of sisters and their invited guests are attending the Leadership Conference of Women Religious annual assembly, which is marking the 70th anniversary of the conference's founding. LCWR represents about two-thirds of the nearly 35,000 sisters in the United States; the conference runs Aug. 11-14.

Leo told attendees on Aug. 12 that he was grateful for their work and witness.

"In a particular way, through the many charisms bestowed by the Holy Spirit throughout history, consecrated women and men have helped to make the mission and mystery of the church visible in our world," he said in the video. "In this regard, I express gratitude for the longstanding contributions of your institutes in the fields of evangelization, education, caring for the poor and the marginalized, to name but a few."

Women religious can be key in confronting indifference and powerlessness in the world, he said.

"The church needs you, and all the diversity and richness of the forms of consecration and ministry that you represent," Leo said. "For with your vitality, your witness of a life centered on Jesus, you can contribute to waking up the world."

The pope told attendees they can also address the spiritual hunger in the world, and in the process encourage vocations.

"In your interactions with the young people, therefore, try to seek ways to introduce them to your way of life. And help them to hear the voice of the Lord, who speaks to us in the depths of our hearts," Leo said. "Encourage them to be courageous when responding to Jesus, who is never outdone in generosity, so that they, too, can share the joy that comes from following his call."

Leo began his remarks by expressing his gratitude that the assembly is based on a synodal format, encouraging attendees to listen deeply to each other and to the Holy Spirit.

"I therefore hope that through this format of fraternal and receptive dialogue, you will be able to discern what the Holy Spirit is saying about the present and the future of consecrated life and the nations and people you serve," he said. "In a special way, those in religious life are called to become experts in synodality and the opportunities afforded by community life to practice it, as well as the very way that your congregations are organized."

08/09/2026

More than 1,300 leaders of U.S. congregations and guests will gather Aug. 11-14 in Orlando, Florida, as the organization celebrates seven decades.

08/06/2026

On August 6, we join people around the world in remembering the lives lost and forever changed by the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Eighty-one years later, we honor the victims, the survivors, and all who continue to bear witness to the profound human suffering caused by war and nuclear weapons.

As we remember, we also remind ourselves and future generations that such devastation must never happen again. The memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki calls us to reject violence and to renew our commitment to a world where peace, dialogue, and the dignity of every human life prevail.

As women religious committed to justice, peace, and the dignity of every human person, we join people around the world in praying for reconciliation, healing, and the courage to build a future free from violence.

* Learn more about the statue: The statue of Saint Agnes stands in the centre of the permanent collection at the United Nations. The damaged statue was found in the ruins of a Roman Catholic Cathedral in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945. The Cathedral was completely destroyed when the atomic bomb exploded half a kilometre away. The charring and mottling on the back of the statue are the result of the intense heat and radiation.

07/29/2026

World Day Against Human Trafficking July 30th 2026

A new form of human trafficking is emerging behind our screens.

This transnational crime involves sophisticated scam operations, where criminal networks deceive, recruit, and exploit vulnerable men and women into carrying out online fraud and other illicit activities.

It is estimated that more than 220,000 victims have been trafficked into this scam industry in Southeast Asia alone.

Once trapped, they are subjected to threats, abuse, and in many cases extreme violence, while being forced to scam millions of innocent people worldwide.

These activities generate billions of dollars in illicit profits, which go on to fuel corruption and money laundering.

And with the use of modern technology and artificial intelligence, criminal networks now operate with ease across borders and throughout the digital realm.

What began in Southeast Asia has spread to Africa, Europe, Latin America, and beyond, creating a truly global security threat.

That is why we need a united and coordinated international response.

As we mark this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, let us act decisively to end the scam business and free those trapped behind it, for the sake of our common humanity.

07/27/2026

We, in the Area of the America's, send our sincere sympathies to our MMM sisters in West Africa and our AMMM's on the death of Sr Chinyere...may eternal happiness be hers.

Sr. Chinyere Priscilla Anyaorah, MMM, was born in 1949 in Umunkwo, Isiala Mbano in Imo State, Nigeria. She did her early education in Okigwe and Lagos before joining MMM in 1972. She was among the first group of Nigerian MMMs to have their early formation in Nigeria.

After her first vows in 1974, she trained as a nurse in Mater Misericordia Hospital, Afikpko, and worked in the hospital for two years. She trained as a midwife in IMTH (now Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital), Drogheda. She returned to Nigeria and worked in various capacities as staff nurse/ midwife in St. Mary’s General Hospital Ibadan, PHC Mobile Clinic /Maternity, Abakaliki, Mater Misericordia Hospital, Afikpo, St. Vincent Hospital in Ndubia, Irele Clinic, Ogoja, both in the Leprosy Village and the Maternity Hospital. Sr. Chinyere obtained a Diploma in Nursing Administration and Management from DNAM, Nigeria in 1992 and Diploma in Theology from Kimmage Manor, Dublin Ireland in 1993. Back in Nigeria, she worked in Ogoja PHC/ Peadiatric Ward for four years and for five years as Nursing Administrator at St. Mary’s General Hospital Ibadan.

After a Pastoral Ministry Renewal Course in Marianella, Dublin, Ireland, in 2006, she obtained a Diploma in Complementary Therapy from Portobello College, also in Dublin in 2007. She has used this skill to serve in different MMM ministries over the years. She worked for one year at the Community Health Project, Amukoko (Nutrition Department) in Nigeria before embracing another mission in Malawi in 2008. While in Malawi, Sr. Chinyere worked in Chipini Health Centre as a nurse midwife and a complementary therapist. She worked both with HIV/AIDS and in Palliative Care in Lilongwe. She returned to Nigeria in July 2021 and has worked in the MMM Uselu community since then.

In 2026, when her health started deteriorating, she was moved to Abakaliki community for care. She finally passed away peacefully on the 26th of July 2026.

07/08/2026

As Medical MIssionaries of Mary Associates and Sisters in the Area of the America's we appreciate this sharing by the Global Sisters Report as we hold the Rule of St Benedict as a special part of our lives.

St. Benedict, father of Western monasticism, lived in a time of turmoil, probably much like our present time. Ten hallmarks help mold the Benedictine life he established, and they continue to be relevant today.
https://www.globalsistersreport.org/columns/religious-life/though-he-lived-1500-years-ago-st-benedict-still-man-our-times

07/03/2026

Our MMM sisters in Brazil send best wishes to our sisters and AMMM's in America for the 4th of July....

"Let every sparkler ignite your spirit America and every firework remind you of the brave souls who protected your freedom. and do the same today".

07/01/2026

We, the Area of the America's - AMMM's and Sisters, share our sincere prayer with all who will read this post this 4th of July.

May each of us take to heart this prayer in word and deed for America.

And may God Bless America and our World!!!

06/26/2026

06/16/2026

As Medical Missionaries of Mary Associates and Sisters in the Area of the America's we firmly believe - Caring for Creation is all of our responsabilities....

Caring for creation extends beyond environmental protection to justice and equity. Pope Francis emphasizes that environmental care must integrate social justice, addressing both the "cry of the earth and the cry of the poor"

Exploiting nature solely for profit leads to inequality and harm, whereas stewardship promotes harmony, justice, and peace. Christians are called to act responsibly, ensuring that natural resources are used sustainably and that ecosystems are preserved for future generations
Here are some practical actions -

Sustainable living: Reducing waste, conserving energy, and choosing environmentally friendly products

Community engagement: Participating in community gardens, local cleanups, or food-sharing initiatives to support both people and the environment

Worship and education: Integrating creation care into prayers, Bible studies, and worship services, such as Earth Day liturgies or intergenerational resources .