Our Mission
Nourished by prayer and daily Mass and braced by common life and filial devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we promote Gospel values through our apostolates/advocacies.
Wherever we serve and in whatever we do, IHM Sisters serve with cheerfulness and humility that comes from the heart; hence, we are affectionately called “The Smiling Nuns” or “The Blue Nuns.”
Our Apostolates, also called advocacies, include:
- Community Health Development
- Scholarship/Education
- Environmental Sustainability
- Vocation/Formation
- Care for the Vulnerable
- Pastoral Care
- Infrastructure/Equipment Upgrade
Our History
Our Institute was founded in 1937 by an Irish Missionary to Nigeria, Archbishop Charles Heerey, C.S.Sp
Our founder’s concern for the status of women, the underprivileged, the sick, children, and for good Christian family life led to our foundation, and we dedicate ourselves to the special care of children, educating the youth, care of the sick and underprivileged, family life, retreats and marriage counseling.
“Archbishop Charles Heerey, C.S.Sp. is one of those great heralds of Christ to whom the Church owes much for their promotion of their missionary activities.”
– Francis Cardinal Arinze
Central Administrative Team of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ
Rev. Mother Maureen Akabogu
Sr. Mary Faustina Osuji
Sr. Mary Nicolette Ihenacho
Sr. Marie Lyn Makau
Sr. Mary Valerie Okoye
