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The Tertiary Sisters of St. Francis of the Brixen Province (Northern Italy) have been gathered in Chapter since 11 October 2025, guided by the theme Light the Torch of Hope.
The Chapter opened with a prayerful invocation of the Holy Spirit, seeking guidance for all decisions ahead. During the Chapter of Affairs, the provincial and financial reports were presented, followed by a period of reflection and discussion on the future direction of the Province.
The second phase of the Chapter focused on communal discernment in preparation for the Chapter of Elections, which was presided over by Superior General Sr Theodosia Baki.
On 16 October 2025, the following sisters were elected to serve on the Provincial Leadership Team for the next six year.
The newly elected members, pictured above from left to right, are:
- Sr Maria Immakulata Seiwald, Provincial Councillor
- Sr Sieglinde Rainer, Provincial Councillor
- Sr Klara Maria Rieder, Provincial Superior
- Sr Maria Francesca Hofer, Provincial Vicar
- Sr Anna Elisabeth Rifeser, Provincial Councillor
We offer our warmest congratulations and every blessing to the newly elected leadership team as they begin their service.