SOCIETY OF OUR LADY OF AFRICA

SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONGREGATION

Society of our lady of Africa (S.O.L.A) was founded by Sr Teresa Canclini and Sr Rita Lupi (late) and Sr Luisa Baroni as co-foundress with the approval of the late bishop Helmut Reckter

SJ as our patron in 1992.

SOLA sister are the diocesan sisters of Chinhoyi.

OUR CHARISM

Charism of the congregation is to take care of the spiritual and material needs of the youth and young women in Africa

SPIRITUALITY

The society derives its inspiration from Mary in her joyful response to the Holy: Spirit and total acceptance of God’s plan for her and through her for all mankind.

Therefore, the society sees in Mary the first and best of the disciples of Jesus and the one to be imitated. 

MISSION

In imitation of gospel values and following the example of Mary mother of God, our mission is to strive and take care of the spiritual and material needs of the youth and young women in Africa.

VISION

To deepen our trust in god in providing care in each community we serve. We commit to improve the lives of the youth and young women entrusted to our care through self-giving and extra ordinary services offered in an environment of compassion and respect for the dignity of each person.

VALUES

• Prayer
• Integrity
• Compassionate
• Service
• Total Commitment
• Team Work
• Accountability
• Innovation

OUR MOTTO

The society strives to serve with gladness the poor, the marginalized, wounded and humiliated by unjust laws and customs, especially in Africa.

Thus the motto of the society is:

Where the young people are so are the SOLA! will you be there too?

Contact:

Sr Hazvineyi: 0779 770 635

Email: solavoc@gmail.com