On November 29, 2025, the St. Louise de Marillac Community in Kumasi, Ghana, joyfully marked the foundation day of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, commemorating 392 years since the Congregation was established in 1633 by St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac in France. This day was a profound occasion to celebrate the enduring mission and transformative work of the Daughters of Charity in Ghana (Drobonso, Logre, and Kumasi).
The program brought together clergy, religious sisters, community leaders, and faithful friends, led by Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye, Metropolitan Archbishop of Kumasi, to reflect on and honor the Congregation’s ongoing commitment to serving the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized in society. The gathering underscored the Daughters of Charity’s tireless dedication to education, healthcare, vocational training, social support, and pastoral care, with a particular emphasis on their apostolates in Kumasi that continue to impact countless lives.
Throughout the celebration, the community highlighted the sisters’ diverse ministries, including:
- Caring for children in vulnerable situations, providing education, guidance, and shelter.
- Supporting persons with disabilities, migrants, and refugees, ensuring inclusion and empowerment.
- Providing health services, spiritual formation, and social advocacy, reflecting the Congregation’s holistic approach to human dignity.
- Operating the St. Louise de Marillac Vocational Training Centre (VTC), equipping young people with skills for meaningful employment and self-reliance.
Amid these reflections, the Congregation also acknowledged milestone anniversaries of service, including Sr. Olivia Umoh’s 40 years and Sr. Gertrude Gima’s 25 years in the Company of the Daughters of Charity. Their dedication serves as a visible testament to the enduring values of the Congregation: humility, compassionate service, and unwavering commitment to God and humanity.
The celebration, themed “One Mission, Many Journeys: Living the Gospel Among the Poor,” was a powerful reminder of the sisters’ collective legacy and the ongoing impact of their apostolates in Kumasi. Attendees shared in moments of thanksgiving, prayers, and reflections, leaving inspired to continue supporting and participating in the transformative work of the Daughters of Charity.
This observance of the Congregation’s Foundation Day beautifully linked centuries of history with present-day ministry, emphasizing that the mission of the Daughters of Charity; to serve the poor with love, faith, and dedication remains as vital today as it was in 1633.
