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Daughters of Mary Bannabikira Sisters

Our Mission Statement

Daughters of Mary Bannabikira Sisters

A Religious Community of Women in the Diocese of Masaka-Uganda

Our Mission

Bannabikira (Daughters of Mary) Sisters

The Bannabikira (Daughters of Mary) Sisters Bwanda is a Pontifical religious congregation of women within the Catholic Church. Our members dedicate their lives to serving God and humanity through vows of love and service. We are the first Indigenous group of women south of the Sahara to form such a congregation.  

Our History

Founded by Archbishop Henry Streicher on December 3, 1910, and placed under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Bannabikira Sisters are committed to living a life dedicated to God’s kingdom and the salvation of souls.

Our Mission

The Bannabikira Sisters strive to evangelize people in Uganda and beyond, inspired by the spirit of the Motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary, through:

  • Catechism: Teaching catechism to children and educating young people in schools and universities.
  • Education: Teaching all levels of Education: Kindergarten, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, and Universities.
  • Healthcare: Serving and caring for the sick in hospitals, health centers.
  • Social Development: Working with women’s groups, teaching in vocational schools, reaching out to children and people with disabilities and single mothers and also to provide employment to the local people especially those who are less privileged.

Our Core Values

  • Humility: Embracing God’s presence in our lives through faith, obedience, self-awareness, and adaptability.
  • Fortitude: Courageously responding to the needs of others, particularly the sick, children, the lonely, and the elderly.
  • Self-Denial: Sacrificing personal comfort to alleviate the burdens of others and care for their spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social needs.
  • Fraternal Charity: Welcoming all people with open hearts, free from judgment, discrimination, or avoidance.

Our Impact

Currently, the Sisters serve in 16 dioceses across East Africa, and two dioceses in the USA, residing in over 80 convents. Their work has a significant impact on countless lives, reflecting the enduring spirit of the Blessed Virgin Mary.