(While
on home leave Sr. Rosann Ocken, Prioress of Peramiho Priory, sat down with Sr.
Inviolata and talked about the work of the sisters in Tanzania-Peramiho Priory.
Over the next few week we will explore that work in a series of blog posts and
videos.)
For the past seven years Sr. Rosann has been missioned to
Tanzania as their Prioress. What has stood out most for her is the joy of the
people. They have a wonderful gift of celebration and a sense of family. It
gives Sr. Rosann an opportunity to do whatever she can for the people of
Tanzania.
Sr. Rosann had very little time to adjust to the new
culture, language and poverty of Tanzania. It was a very stressful time, but
she jumped in with both feet ready to take on the task. She had never been
exposed to that much poverty before and was bombarded with her sense of
responsibility and why God had sent her there.
The first year she was there Sr. Rosann tried to learn as
much as she could of the language. She can do basic language, but still needs
translators for official business and written communication. It’s not easy and
makes relating to the people much more difficult. With the help and love of the
sisters they are making it work and making great progress.
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