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Voices of courage : historical, socio-cultural and educational journeys of women religious in East and Central Africa

Title
Voices of courage : historical, socio-cultural and educational journeys of women religious in East and Central Africa / Jane Wakahiu, Peter I. Gichure and Ann Rita K. Njageh.
Publication
Nairobi, Kenya : Paulines Publications Africa, 2015.

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Additional Authors
  • Gichure, Peter I.
  • Njageh, Ann Rita
  • Wakahiu, Jane
Description
464 pages; 21 cm
Summary
"This book is an extremely rich collection of case studies, research, and scholarly reflection on the contribution and roles of Catholic sisters in East and Central Africa. Drawing on empirical studies of women religious, the book documents the commitment of sisters to the education, healthcare, and spiritual enrichment of people, especially those who are impoverished"--Back cover.
Subject
  • Nuns > Africa, East
  • Nuns > Africa, Central
  • Women > Religious life > Africa, East
  • Women > Religious life > Africa, Central
  • Nuns
  • Women > Religious life
  • Central Africa
  • Africa, East
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Part I: Foundations of religious life in East Africa -- Friendship proposed: can it keep privilege from reinforcing colonial injury? / Mary Ann Zimmer, ND, PhD -- Foundation of religious institutes and impact of technology innovation on sisters in Africa: a sociocultural approach / Jane Wakahiu, LSOSF, PhD -- Indigenous African women's religious congregations: their foundation and impact on evangelization in Kenya with reference to Nyeri Archdiocese / Bibiana M. Ngundo, LSOSF, PhD -- Part II: Evangelization and education -- Fostering meaningful growth and evangelization: church relations with religious congregations / Peter I. Gichure, PhD -- Professional development for young Sisters in the AMECEA region / Ann Rita K. Njageh -- Challenges facing Catholic women religious at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya / Magdalene Dimba, PhD -- Holistic evangelization by the Catholic Sisters through education in Kenya / Nicholas Mwaura Kinyanjui -- Exploring the education of Sisters in East Africa: a focus on the current education policy of Little Sisters of St Francis of Assisi / Rita Christine Nakitende, LSOSF, PhD -- Empowering women religious through education: the journey of the Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary (SBVM) Sisters / Mary Mukaka and Margaret Chitseko, SBVM -- The impact of Sisters of Our Lady on girl-child education in Malawi: a case study of Stella Maris Secondary School in Blantyre, 1959-2013 / Dominic L. Kazingatchire, PhD -- Part II: Religious congregations -- Examining the quality formation of women religious in Uganda / Therese Tinkasiimire, DST, PhD -- A visionary foundation in challenging times: the Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church / Dominica Dipio, MSMMC, PhD -- The influence of Angela Merici's spirituality: a postmodern challenge in Kenya / Jane Nambiri Ouma -- The Little Sisters of Saint Francis of Assisi: 1923 to the present / Michele Puma, SHCJ, Ed.D -- The Sisters of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus: Women of great zeal / Anastazia Kananji, TS and Sr Delia Euteria Paliani, TS -- Part IV: Contribution of women religious conferences in East and Central Africa -- Solidarity and strength of Catholic Sisters: a case study of the Association of Sisterhood of Kenya / Agnes Wamuyu Ngure, FES -- The shaping of Tanzanian women religious congregations / Margaret Gannon, IHM, PhD -- The role of the Zambia Association of Sisterhood in the formation of women religious in Zambia / Estella Kasonde, DOR -- Challenges of religious life in Zambia in the context of the HIV/AIDS pandemic / Charity Bbalo, RSHS.
Call Number
ReCAP 22-9349
ISBN
  • 9966089551
  • 9789966089557
  • 9879966089555 (canceled/invalid)
LCCN
2014321828
OCLC
930782763
Title
Voices of courage : historical, socio-cultural and educational journeys of women religious in East and Central Africa / Jane Wakahiu, Peter I. Gichure and Ann Rita K. Njageh.
Publisher
Nairobi, Kenya : Paulines Publications Africa, 2015.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Added Author
Gichure, Peter I., editor.
Njageh, Ann Rita, editor.
Wakahiu, Jane, editor.
Research Call Number
ReCAP 22-9349
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