BACK GROUND OF THE SISTERS OF THE ASSUMPTION IN RWANDA

Who We Are in Rwanda

The Oblates of the Assumption (O.A.) are a Roman Catholic religious’ congregation of missionary sisters founded in 1865 in France by Father Emmanuel d’Alzon and Mother Emmanuel-Marie de la Compassion as part of the Assumption family of religious communities. Their spiritual focus includes evangelization, Christian unity, care for the poor and marginalized, and service to the needs of the Church and society. The mission of the oblates of the assumption in RWANDA Is composed by Seven communities which are : RUKOMO Saints archanges community, saints Anne community, Rilima Community , Burehe community, Rushaki community and Rukozo community .

1.Mission Beginnings in Rwanda -RUSHAKI (1981)

The Oblates first arrived in Rwanda in 1/10/1981 and the fist community is Rushaki, Their mission began at the invitation of the Bishop of Byumba, who asked for religious sister’s nurses and missionaries to work at the Rushaki Health Centre, located in the norther province of Rwanda near the country of UGANDA.From the beginning of the mission, they focused on healthcare, catechesis (religious instruction), and vocational training (sewing and cooking), especially for women and girls who was not able to continue the secondary school.

Our Journey