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The Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary came to Zambia at an auspicious time: one year before the new independent nation came to birth. The federation disintegrated in 1963 and Zambian independence was proclaimed October 24, 1964. Many young, enthusiastic sisters joined the new venture; they quickly entered this new world of the Zambian people by visiting families, listening to their stories, watching their ways of being and doing, learning their language ... and being enriched.
The sisters learned to practice patience as their outreach grew geographically and ministerially, including hospital and community health programs, education through mission and government schools, home-craft education for women, community development, and pastoral care. The sisters experienced struggle, mistakes, and misunderstandings during their search, but also great life and joy. True to Bishop Shanahan’s spirit, the sisters did not put down roots; they remained ready to discern with the people their greater needs, handed projects and institutions over to other Congregations, and started fresh in new pastures. Today… The journey continues. The Holy Rosary Sisters remain dedicated and committed to respond to the times and to go where the needs are greatest. With reduced numbers and increased experience, the sisters go forward in hope and trust in God. With God’s help, they show His love to the Zambian people.
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The
sisters are committed to promoting vocations. Many young girls are
interested in becoming Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary and
are in constant contact with the sisters, who are delighted to welcome
their first Zambian sister. She was professed in 2002 and is now
in mission; another is in training.