Chad - Sœurs Auxiliatrices

Sisters deeply committed to pastoral care, health, and education

The Chad Group is composed of three communities: in Bitkine, in the centre of the country, in N’Djamena, the capital, and in Doba, in the south of Chad. Currently, nine Sisters live within this entity.
● Bitkine: This community, made up of three Sisters, is located in the heart of the Sahel, a predominantly Muslim region. The Helpers live in close proximity to the population here, keeping the door to their house open to the general public.
● Doba: The community is situated in a predominantly Christian area, within a parish, where they can actively engage in community life.
● N’Djamena: Another community of three Sisters is established in the capital.

The Chad Group was founded in 1959 in N’Djamena, in response to a request from the bishop at the time and the Jesuit fathers, with the mission to “help people stand on their own two feet and grow in human dignity.” The Sisters are primarily dedicated to children, youth, and women, engaging in teaching, health, catechesis, training catechists, and spiritual accompaniment.

Sisters

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“To love and serve, to accompany and hope together for a better and more beautiful world.”

Our missions

The Helpers of the Group are active in the fields of education, parish and diocesan pastoral care, health and social work. Several Sisters provide spiritual support to both young people and adults.

In Bitkine

The Helpers are deeply influenced by the charism of the congregation: “To help in all manner of good, whatever it may be” and to serve “the most abandoned of this world and the next.” They serve the young and local Church, which comes with both its strengths and weaknesses. In this predominantly Muslim region, the entire community focuses on fostering strong relationships with the pastoral team to encourage mutual recognition of their participation in the mission. The Sisters also pay special attention to underprivileged women and girls.

In Doba

The community defines itself as a formation community. In 2024, the Sisters welcomed a candidate as well as pre-candidates on a visit, which requires availability and openness on their part. The community supports groups and members of the parish, seeking to share Ignatian spirituality through retreat offerings and introductions to spiritual life.

In N’Djamena

In the capital, the Sister’s missions are in schools, hospitals and parishes. They are focused on welcoming fellow Sisters, friends, acquaintances and colleagues, with particular attention to young girls discerning their vocation and wanting to learn more about the congregation. The three Sisters of the community are deeply involved in parish life: they strive to “walk” with the local Church by attending celebrations and various Archdiocesan events, with the desire to be a visible sign of the Father’s love among His people.