About Us
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, they 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.”
Central Administrative Team of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ
Rev. Mother Maureen AkaboguIHM Superior General
Sr. Mary Faustina OsujiIHM Vicar General
Sr. Mary Nicolette IhenachoIHM Councillor in charge of Education
Sr. Marie Lyn MakauIHM Councillor in charge of Health
Sr. Mary Valerie OkoyeIHM Councillor in charge of Formation & Mission
Sr. Maria Sobenna IkeotuonyeIHM Secretary General