Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa |
FMSA HISTORY
The Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa (FMSA) began in 1903 in Nsambya, Uganda, led by an Irish Missionary Sister Kevin (Teresa Kearney) and companions, answering Bishop Hanlon’s call to serve women and children, establishing schools, clinics, and hospitals, especially for leprosy, pioneering African women’s education and nursing, growing into an international community, and continuing their mission of compassionate service across Africa and beyond, focusing on marginalized communities. read more
We follow the foot steps of St. Francis of Assisi. These are five sisters and one novice whom Mother Agnes chose after reflecting on the mission of Christ and the challenges that Bishop Hanlon expressed and she consented to his request. Sisters were gravely announced to the sisters and these were Mother Mary Paul, Sr. Mary Kevin, Sr. Mary Marcella, Sr. Mary Solano, Sr. Andrea and Sr. Mary Alexis.
OUR CHARISM STATEMENT
To be a Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa is to be a woman of faith, consecrated to God in a community of love, joy and simplicity. impelled by the love of Christ, she is ready to be sent on mission. She responds with courage and zeal to the real needs of the people wherever she is on mission. She approaches the people of God with reverence so that together we may grow in the fullness of the gospel.
Mother Kevin foundress of FMSA and LSOSF
Upon her arrival she faced several challenges and immediately began her Missionary work with her motto “For Thee, Lord”, reflecting her deep dedication to God.
Superior General
Sister Loice Kashangura the first African General Superior of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa. She was voted in May 2025 at the General Chapter in Karen Nairobi Kenya.
The Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa is a Roman Catholic international missionary congregation founded by Teresa Kearney, more commonly known as Mother Kevin or Mama Kevina. As members of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Assisi, we make a life-long commitment. Spirituality, Community and Service are integral to our Gospel way of life.
Sr Perpetual Nagama Shaba, Sr. Tibberiah Makoli and Sr. Angella Nakkigudde the general council team.
Sr perpetual from Zmbia
Sr. Tibberiah from Kenya
Sr Angella from Uganda
Sisters on mission youth alive Zimbabwe
Sisters in mutare zimbabwe
To enable the most disadvantaged and marginalized people to access a better quality life.
FMSA Sisters in Ireland at their service of prayer
Sister Patricia caring for the sick in Zimbabwe
Sister Lydia D’sa taking care of the elderly in Kenya
Sister Hildah with one of the elderly Neema in Zambia
Educating women how to save and pay loans
The Twezimbe Centre Integrated Development Programme in Uganda is a community development initiative focused on empowering individuals and communities through education, vocational training and economic programs. The organization started in 1997 and it is under Franciscan Missionary Sisters For Africa.
Hands of Care and Hope staff on recollection day at Karen
Novices Carol from Zambia, Hildah from Uganda and Francisca from Kenya at Kiamaina formation house
Address
St. Karoli Lwanga Parish
Jinja Uganda
annssajja@gmail.com
Phone No
+256784340770
+256771302880