Daughters of the Holy Spirit
We are an international Catholic religious congregation, moved by the Spirit of Jesus at work in the world.
As a spiritual family and with others, we seek to respond to the needs of the peoples among whom we live.
The congregation has committed to a policy for the prevention of abuse of minors and vulnerable persons.
Marie Balavenne
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Burkina Faso: a memorable day.
On Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9 a.m. in the community of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit in Koudougou, Burkina Faso, the commitment by the profession of vows was held for novices BASSINGA Estelle Rose, ZAGRE Sylvie, and PAGBELEGUEM Anne. On the evening of...
Burkina Faso: a memorable day.
On Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9 a.m. in the community of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit in Koudougou, Burkina Faso, the commitment by the profession of vows was held for novices BASSINGA Estelle Rose, ZAGRE Sylvie, and PAGBELEGUEM Anne. On the evening of Friday, September 11, a prayer vigil was held. In a climate of gratitude to God for all his benefits, each of us shared with the sisters...
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News from the Spiritual Family
Burkina Faso: a memorable day.
On Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9 a.m. in the community of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit in Koudougou, Burkina Faso, the commitment by the profession of vows was held for novices BASSINGA Estelle Rose, ZAGRE Sylvie, and PAGBELEGUEM Anne. On the evening of...
Experience of service, encounter, living heritage
Going to France for two months in order to serve at the Welcome House of l'Île Blanche was for me a great opportunity to put myself at the service of our Sisters and to live a fraternal experience within our Congregation. This stay was also to have a particular...
Special session “Rule of life”
From September 1 to 9, 2026, a special "Rule of Life" session coordinated by Sister Agnès STÉPHAN (France/Belgium) was held at the Mother House of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, in Saint-Brieuc, France. It brought together the Sisters: Gertrude LANOUETTE (USA),...
Justice and solidarity
In connection with the charism of the congregation, find our main actions “Justice and solidarity”.
Celebration of the 80th anniversary of Secours Catholique
During the month of June, throughout France, the SECOURS CATHOLIQUE* celebrated the 80th anniversary of its foundation. How many families are supported, how many actions carried out with others, in society, in the Church! The Diocese of Saint-Denis was associated...
Training Center “Renée Burel”
Reopened in October 2023 by the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, and placed under the responsibility of Sister Justride who was the director for the year 2023/2024, the "Renée Burel" Training Center in CAMEROON welcomed 20 "female learners" from the Mayo-Moskota district...
Training year: closing ceremony
On May 30, 2026, the Vocational Training Center for Young People and Women of the Catholic Mission of Touroua, located in the Northern Region of CAMEROON, under the Archdiocese of Garoua, celebrated the closing of its year of formation during a ceremony rich in joy...
Into the World
The congregation listens to the “cry of the earth and the poor”
Ile Blanche: “the anchor land of our faith”
We would like to return to the official opening of this "land" for 100 years by the Superior General of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, Sr. Ann ALMADOVAR: she places us in an enchanting site that we can admire, "land of our ancestors, between sun...
Unforgettable day for our famille…
What a chance to have a community of friendly sisters to give thanks! It was August 29: my mother, Thérèse VEILLḖ, turned 100 years old! My mother has been at the nursing home in Lann Eol, Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, Brittany region, France for 5 years. I live in Plescop, a...
Pilgrimage. “What I saw and heard…” *
The pilgrimage to the Sources of twenty African sisters, scheduled from August 2 to 28, 2026, had to be canceled. Is that a disappointment? Yes, because it required a long period of preparation. In reality, for the past two years, financial, material, and human...
Partnerships and projects
DHS Solidarity Projects
Charity, “a gift and a call” RL 2, that is always relevant.
LATIN AMERICA
The Mission in Perú: A chapter closes,but the DHS Spiritual Family continues the mission.Dear donors, We would like to inform you that after 46 years of faithful presence and generous service, the Daughters of the Holy Spirit in Peru have completed their mission...
BURKINA FASO
Beekeeping in Bondigui, PhariyagoSince 2006, the community of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit has been inserted in Bondigui, in Saint John the Evangelist Parish of Phariyago. In Bondigui, the population is exposed to the consumption of chemical products. Concerned...
CAMEROON
Touloum Girls’ Training CenterThe Touloum Girls’ Training Centre, created in 2000 by the Daughters of the Holy Spirit and PIME priests in the diocese of Yagoua, has been supporting young girls who are vulnerable, under-schooled or out of school for more than twenty...
NIGERIA
Support for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the Camp in Kishi, Oyo State.In 2009 when the Boko-Haram’s insurgency began gaining traction in Nigeria, many Nigerians have experienced violence, massacre, and displacements. IDPs camps were established...
KENYA
Daughters of the Holy Spirit: A New Missionary Chapter in KenyaOn September 2, 2025, the Daughters of the Holy Spirit from Nigeria opened a new missionary chapter in Kenya. A few weeks later, on October 25, our Congregation was officially recognized in the Diocese of...
In memory of …
BERTHIAUME Anne Marie
Name in Religion: Sister Lawrence Marie Date of Birth/Age: April 8, 1935 - Age: 91 Date of Profession: April 13, 1955 Date of Death: September 3, 2026 Place of Death: St Joseph Living Center, Windham, CT Date and Time of Funeral: Saturday September 12, 2026 11:00 AM...
AC’H Marie-Jeanne
Name of nun: Germaine de l'Immaculée Place of birth: Plouguerneau (29) Age: 95 Year of religious profession: 1951 Date and place of funeral: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in Plestin-les-Grèves. Its main obediences were: Locquirec, Ile Blanche - Quimper -...
LE FLOHIC Simone
Name of the nun: Sister Marie-Gabriel de la Trinité Place of birth: Lannion (22) Age: 97 years Year of religious profession: 1953 Date and place of the funeral: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., in Saint-Brieuc, Maison-Mère. Its main obediences were:...