Structural Division and Mission Outreach
The Religious Institute of the Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ is operates in:
- 3 Continents
- 9 Regions
- 15 Countries
One of the important injunction of our Founder was: “They are to be missionaries”.
By the grace of God, our sisters are currently serving the people of God in many dioceses in:
Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Republic of Benin, Tchad Republic, Cameroon, Italy, England, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and the USA.
CENTRAL REGION I (ARCHBISHOP CHARLES HEEREY)
Regional Team
Regional Superior – Sr. Maria Ogechukwu Ezemenari
Regional Vicar – Sr. Mary Amanda Nwagbo
2nd Councillor – Sr.Mary Maximilian Nyarko
3rd Councillor – Sr. Maria Ifenna Anigbamkpu
Geographical Area of Mission
Anambra, Edo and Delta states of Nigeria
Ecclesiastical Area
Archdiocese: Onitsha and Benin City
Diocese: Issele-Uku and Warri
Regional Headquarter
Oguta Road Onitsha, Anambra State
Areas of Apostolate
Healthcare, Education, Social and Pastoral Services, Formation (Postulancy, Novitiate & Ongoing formation), Compassionate Home for Children and abandoned Elderly, Soup kitchen for the Homeless, Ecclesiastical Services, Farming and Bakery Services, Care of our elderly sisters at Villa Mater Christi.
CENTRAL REGION II (MARIA IMMACULATA)
Regional Team
Regional Superior – Sr. Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne
Regional Vicar – Sr. Maria Echezonachukwu Dim
2nd Councillor – Sr.Vincentia Maria Nwankwo
3rd Councillor – Sr. Mary Endaleen Mozie
Geographical Area of Mission
Anambra State of Nigeria
Ecclesiastical Area
Dioceses of Awka and Nnewi
Regional Headquarter
Okwuani, Nnewi, Anambra State
Areas of Apostolate
Education, Healthcare, Formation (Catechetical & Scholasticate), Psychological Therapy & Counselling ,Social Services and Madonna Bakery Obeledu.
SOUTHERN (MADONNA) REGION
Regional Team
Regional Superior – Sr. Mary Noelle Ezeh
Regional Vicar – Sr. Mary Laurette Madu
2nd Councillor – Sr. Christiana Mariette Nnadozie
3rd Councillor – Sr. Maria Chinelo Nwokafor
Geographical Area of Mission
Imo, Rivers, Abia and Akwa-Ibom states
Ecclesiastical Area
Archdiocese: Owerri
Dioceses: Ahiara, Orlu, Okigwe, Aba, Port-Harcourt and Ikot- Ekpene
Regional Headquarter
Works Layout Owerri, Imo State
Areas of Apostolate
Education, Healthcare, Care of the elderly, Pastoral and Social Services, Widows Apostolate
EASTERN (MOTHER OF CHRIST) REGION
Regional Team
Regional Superior – Sr. Maria Stellarina Egbenwu
Regional Vicar – Sr. Maria Kanenechukwu Onwueme
2nd Councillor – Sr. Mary Salome Ike
3rd Councillor – Sr. Mary Immaculata Fides Idoko
Cameron Representative – Sr. Mary Claudia Nnameka
Maiduguri Representative – Sr. Thecla Maria Uzoigwe
Geographical Area of Mission
Nigeria, Tchad-Republic and Cameroon
Ecclesiastical Area
Nigeria: Dioceses: Enugu, Nsukka, Abakaliki, Idah & Maiduguri
Tchad-Republic: Diocese of Gore
Cameroon: Diocese of Mamfe
Regional Headquarter
Obukpa – Nsukka, Enugu State
Areas of Apostolate
Education, Healthcare, Agriculture, Altar Bread and Social Services
WESTERN (MATER CHRISTI) REGION
Regional Team
Regional Superior – Sr. Mary Prudentia Akaniro
Regional Vicar – Sr. Mary Franklyn Obiorah
2nd Councillor – Sr. Mary Dina Umeh
3rd Councillor – Sr. Maureen Philomena Chialu
Geographical Area of Mission
Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Lagos, Oyo, Niger, Kogi States and the Federal Capital Territory- Abuja.
Ecclesiastical Area
Archdioceses: Lagos, Ibadan & Abuja
Dioceses: Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo, Oshogbo, Lokoja & Minna.
Regional Headquarter
Igede Ekiti, Ekiti State
Areas of Apostolate
Educational, Medical, Pastoral and Social Services
GHANA (OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP) REGION
Regional Team
Regional Superior – Sr. Mary Charity Dorcas Mensah
Regional Vicar – Sr Angel Mariette Emecheta
2nd Councillor -Sr. Mary Charlotte Ansah
3rd Councillor – Sr. Maria Uzoamaka Ezeabasilim
Rep. Sierra Leone – Sr. Maria Chetachukwu Nnadi
Rep. Benin-Republic -Sr. Miriam Jovita Umeadim
Geographical Area of Mission
Ghana: Ashanti and Accra region
Sierra Leone: Kenema and Kono districts
Republic of Benin: Natitingou City
Ecclesiastical Area
Ghana
Archdioceses : Kumasi and Accra
Dioceses: Konongo-Mampong and Goaso
Republic of Benin
Diocese : Natitingou
Regional Headquarter
Offinso Maase – Ashanti Region Ghana
Areas of Apostolate
Education, School for the disabled, Healthcare in Hospitals, Clinics and Rural outreach, Farming and Social services, Bakery, Religious formation – Postulate and Novitiate
KENYA (QUEEN OF PEACE) REGION
Regional Team
Regional Superior – Sr. Juliet Marie Njuguna
Regional Vicar – Sr. Mary Joan Iwenofu
2nd Councillor – Sr. Yvonne Marie Achieng
3rd Councillor – Sr. Maureen Jude Umeaka
Tanzania Representative – Sr. Miriam Angela Ilonuba
Geographical Area of Mission
Kenya and Tanzania
Ecclesiastical Area
Kenya
Archdioceses: Nairobi & Mombasa
Dioceses: Eldoret and Meru
Tanzania
Diocese: Dar-es-Salaam
Regional Headquarter
Under Construction in Nairobi
Areas of Apostolate
Healthcare in Hospital, Clinics, Dispensaries and Mobile outreach, Centre of hope for HIV/AIDs persons , Widows apostolate, Education, Pastoral and Social services.
Formation houses – Postulate and Novitiate.
EUROPEAN (ST. THERESA OF THE CHILD JESUS) REGION
Regional Team
Regional Superior – Sr. Irene Ann Anyalebechi
Regional Vicar – Sr. Maria Ebelechukwu Ugwa
2nd Councillor – Sr. Maria Ifechukwu Osuizugbe
3rd Councillor – Sr. Maria Ucheomachukwu Urama
England Representative – Sr. Olive Maria Okafor
Scotland Representative – Sr. MaryRose Confidence Maduka
Geographical Area of Mission
Italy, England, Germany, Ireland and Scotland
Ecclesiastical Area
Italy
Archdioceses: Rome, Torino & Matera-Irsina
Dioceses: Albano & Padova
England
Archdioceses: Birmingham & Liverpool
Diocese: Brentwood
Germany
Archdioceses: Munich & Köln
Diocese: Augsburg
Ireland
Diocese: Kildare
Scotland
Diocese: Dunkeld
Regional Headquarter
Arricia – Italy
Areas of Apostolate
Healthcare in Hospitals & Nursing homes, Education, Pastoral Care and Social Services with Youths and Immigrants; Soup kitchen for the Homeless and Animation of Pilgrimages.
NORTH AMERICAN (OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE) REGION
Regional Team
Regional Superior – Sr. Mary Kenechukwu Ozioko
Regional Vicar – Sr. Mary Prisca Eleanya
2nd Councillor – Sr. Miriam Fausta Aniuche
3rd Councillor – Sr. Rose Maura Okongwu
Geographical Area of Mission
USA: Illinois, Iowa, New Mexico, Minnesota ,
New York, Oklahoma & Wisconsin
Canada: Ontario
Ecclesiastical Area
USA
Archdioceses: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Milwaukee, Sante Fe and Chicago
Dioceses: Rockford, Des Moines, Syracuse & Tulsa
Canada
Diocese: Hamilton
Regional Headquarter
Freeport – Illinois
Areas of Apostolate
Healthcare in Clinics, Hospitals and Nursing homes; Social Services with the Homeless, Education, Pastoral Services of Immigrants and Refugees, Hospital Chaplaincy, Counselling Services in Addiction Centres and Care of Pregnant adult Mothers and their Children