Who Are We
Daughters of St. Therese of the Child Jesus (DST) (Commonly known as the Banyatereza Sisters)
We are a Congregation of Diocesan Right, founded in Fort Portal Diocese, Uganda, East Africa, by the Right Reverend Bishop Francis Xavier Lacoursière. We live in a Community whereby we share together our giftedness and our common goal. Our principal patroness is Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, patroness of missionaries. We cultivate a special devotion to her and imitate her faith, love, trust, humility and spirit of self-sacrifice. Currently we are serving in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Sudan and USA .
We are consecrated women called to serve and love God freely and inclusively; to possess nothing so as to share everything; to listen so as to discern God's will.
Our patroness saint
Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, patroness of missionaries.
Our Founder
Right Reverend Bishop Francis Xavier Lacoursière
Co - Founder
Fr. Ulric Beauchamp, M.Africa
Jubilarians of 6th Jan 2025
core values
three evangelical counsels (chasisty, obedience and poverty),
prayer, community living, love, hospitality, self sacrifice, observation of the great moments of silence and sanctification of the present moment.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
A baptismal confirmation certificate in Roman Catholic Faith I Aged between 18 to 30 I Physically health with a Health certificate from the recommended Doctor I Two principle passes at senior senior six or has atleast a recognised certificate in the field related to our apostolate with grade 1-2 O- level I Recommendation letters from the parish priest, or another well known priest, catechist, Head of Small Christian community, or respected lay person and the current institution of study.
"Speak Lord your servant is listening" 1 samuel 3:10.
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World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life February 2, 2025
World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in the Church on Sunday, February 2, 2025, and in parishes over the weekend of February 1-2, 2025. Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God's gift of their vocation.