REGIONAL CHAPTER 2024

At every interval of three (3) years, each unit of the congregation of Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ holds a chapter. A meeting requiring the presence of all members of the particular unit.  During this gathering, an honest review of our lives lived in the past three (3) years is made, as well as a look at how we have carried out our mission and the progress we are making. During chapter too, members have the obligation to elect a leadership team who will pilot the affairs of the region for the next three (3) years. On the 19^th through the 23^rd of February, 2024 we had our regional chapter with the theme “See I am doing a new thing” excerpted from Isaiah 43:19. the well discerned theme which was carefully selected by Sr. Kelechi and her team, fostered active interactions and participation during the chapter. The sisters in the region showed a great sense of readiness and ownership of the chapter event. We were blessed with the presence of the general Leadership, represented by Sisters Judith Diltz and Betty Alexander.  Every sister both young and old made meaningful imputes and suggestions on how to move the region forward as we envisage all round sustainability in the nearest future. 

We can say that the spirit of God was with us during this time, as the chapter was indeed a solemn celebration.  The simple but very creative and captivating liturgies that ushered us into, as well as ended each day of the chapter, made visible God’s presence among us. Together, and as inspired by the Holy Spirit we resolved in this new beginning, to intentionally live community in communion, to participate in the healing process already began in the region, and to accompany one another in our journey to wholeness.  Guided by our general superior Sr. Judith Diltz, the general Vicar Sr. Betty Alexander and the chapter facilitator Sr. Olivia Umoh DC, the sisters of the region elected a new leadership team who will serve the region for the next three (3) years. Sr. Kelechi Ifoegbu was re-elected as the regional superior, Sr. Chinasa Egeh as the Vicar, Sr. MaryAnn Osaroejii re-elected as councillor and Sr. Irene Alonge as Councillor.   Together, the sisters also came up with the following Mission and Vision Statements:

 VISION STATEMENT:

Having encountered God and one another in our second regional chapter, we the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ feel renewed to courageously move into the future, we envision a region where sisters are united and every sister feels a deep sense of belonging to contribute her giftedness.

MISSION STATEMENT:

We the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ in Nigeria region Renewed by the spirit of our second regional chapter commit to:

Engage in attentive listening, forgive readily, embrace healing, live in genuine love, seeking the good of one another and bearing witness in the world.

These Statements are to give a sense of direction and area of focus to the newly elected regional leadership team, as well as all the sisters in the Nigerian region.