MARIST MISSIONARY SISTERS REGION OF THE AMERICAS : * JAMAICA * PERU * UNITED STATES OF AMERICA *

Our Story…

The Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary (SMSM), approved in 1931 as a pontifical congregation, are dedicated to international missionary work, specifically evangelization, education, healthcare, and pastoral care among the poor and marginalized.

The Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary (SMSM), as a congregation of pontifical right, are governed by a General Administration based in Rome and fall under the jurisdiction of the Dicastery for Evangelization, formerly known as the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.[6] This structure ensures centralized leadership while allowing for regional autonomy in missionary activities. The General Administration comprises the Congregational Leader, who serves as the Superior General, along with three General Councillors,

PIONEER SISTERS

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PIONEER SISTERS 〰️

Inspired by faith and courage, our Religious Congregation traces its beginnings to Marie-Françoise Perroton and ten other valiant women (pioneers) who journeyed from France to Oceania between 1845 and 1860.

REGIONAL TEAMS *** 2026 - 2028

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REGIONAL TEAMS *** 2026 - 2028 〰️

Region of the Americas: Sisters Catia Conterno from Brazil-USA, Palepa Ioane from Samoa (Regional), Margarita Tavara from Peru and Senitila Latu from Tonga.

Region of Africa-Europe: Sisters Christiana Nshimiyimana from Rwanda, Marisa Bessachi from Italy, Athanasie Hakizuwambasa (Regional) from Rwanda and Telesia Masei from Futuna.

Region of Asia-Pacific: Sisters Lusia Meanadrau from Fiji, Monika Pagatele from Futuna, Malia Koleti Uvea (Regional) from Tonga and Jennifer Clarke from Australia.

Region of Oceania: Sisters Malia Nive Kepu (Regional) from Tonga, Anunisia Fifita from Tonga, Masela Tenisio from Samoa and Patricia Leamy from New Zealand.

Sr. Malia Atonina Lafaele celebrated 60 years of being a Marist Missionary Sister.

GENERALATE *** 2023 - 2030

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GENERALATE *** 2023 - 2030 〰️

Our Congregational Leader, Sr. Cristina Giustozzi and Council (2023 - 2030)

Sr. Cristina Giustozzi from Italy (Congregational Leader) and Council; Sisters Aubierge Amoussou from Benin, Denise McMahon from Australia and Pelenatita Kieoma Finau from Tonga.

For more information please contact Sr. Cristina Giustozzi through e-mail: scristinasmsm@gmail.com

Marist Young Professional Group through the Marist Brothers USA visited Jamaica - 2026.

Sisters in the Region of the Americas who participated in the last Assembly.

Sr. Cristina Giustozzi and Council, Regional Councils and some of the Sisters in Fiji.