Sisters of the Holy Spirit (S.H.Sp) was founded in Koblenz Germany on 4th June 1857 by Mother Irmina Hoelscher. It extended its mission activities to India in 1973. Gradually the Congregation opened many centres in different parts of the country. We contribute to the mission of the church through various ministries like Education, Health care, Social work and Pastoral works. Gradually the Indian Province of the Congregation opened centers in different parts of the country. Later the mission activities are extended to Tanzania and United States too.

“The wind blows where it wills” (Jn. 3: 8)

Holy Spirit is the constant guide who leads us to a fuller life and prompts us to fulfil God’s will in following Jesus. Jesus is the model of our life and mission. We live our precious call as Sisters of the Holy Spirit, witnessing Christ’s values and realizing the charism of our congregation, “’to be a living community in the Holy Spirit and make the working of the Holy Spirit in this world tangible to the people through us”. We envision to live in a vibrant and Spirit filled community and reach out to the larger community, the society. We try to realize this very ideal, though it is not easy. In spite of the cultural, linguistic and other differences we focus on fulfilling the vison and mission together. Through our activities we extend God’s love and compassion in a genuine and tangible way. We are called to be bridge builders and work towards unity. Let the divine Spirit enable us to be living witnesses of God, building up persons, communities and the societies wherever we are through our dedicated service and exemplary life.
The current pandemic is a time of great anxiety. All have experienced loss and inconveniences. In the face of personal fears and anxieties we are called to act responsibly and care for others more affected than us. Let us all realise our individual responsibility in the world and the church and thus become “Sowers of Prophetic Hope” of our time.

Dear Sisters and Friends,

Each person in this world is a unique and irreplaceable gift of the Creator. The mystery of our existence and the distinctive identity of each life leave us to wonder and to realize the value and dignity of lives around us. This awareness invites us to embrace life with grateful hearts and to live each moment with joy, generosity, and a deep sense of responsibility.

Our vocation to religious life is a special call to recognise, cherish, and give expression to the subtle workings of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the world. The charism of our Congregation continually reminds us of our mission to make the presence of God visible and tangible through our loving service, compassion, and care for others.

As members of this congregation, united in a common mission, we are called to uphold the dignity of every human person and to help them to discover the same in the day to day life. Each of us has a meaningful role in shaping the future of the Church and the world. Our commitment to the Lord challenges us to go the extra mile for those in need, to accompany the vulnerable with compassion, and to empower every person entrusted to our care to live the gift of life with authenticity, hope, and confidence.  We have the responsibility to make our world a more humane, just, and compassionate place for all.  May the charism of our Foundress Mother Irmina Hoelscher continue to guide our journey, the spirituality of our Patron St. Augustine renews our hearts, and the mission of Jesus inspire and challenge us.

Let us continue to journey together, allowing the love of God, poured into our hearts through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, to find expression in all that we are and all that we do.

With warm regards and sisterly affection,

Sr. Liza Nechikattu

Provincial Superior

Sisters of the Holy Spirit