Sisters in Senegal proclaim gospel of creation, culture of care

The Congregation of the Daughters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in Senegal, was founded for the evangelization of Africa, and is one of the first indigenous congregations on the continent. Our founding, in the aftermath of slavery, was a testament to the dignity and value of Black people, particularly Black women, in the future development of the region.

At the time of our founding, the white missionaries were unfamiliar with the languages, customs and ways of life in the region. They struggled to adapt to the climate and often didn't know how to effectively approach the indigenous population

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