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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.

Africa - Central Region 1

Regional Team
Sr. Mary Faustina Osuji
Sr. Mary Nicolette Ihenacho
Sr. Mary Florence Ohiagbaji
Sr. Maria Uzochukwu Ozor

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.

Africa - Central Region 2

Regional Team
Sr. Maria Celine Agonsi
Sr. Mary Juliet Okafor
Sr. Mary Bridie Ekwugha
Sr. Maria Bakhita Ogene

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.

Africa - Southern Region

Regional Team
Sr. Maria Generosa Ezioha
Sr. Mary Noelle Ezeh
Sr. Maria Flavian Iwu
Sr. Mary Janice Ononiba

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

Africa - Eastern Region

Regional Team
Sr. Mary Linda Vivian Onuoha
Sr. Maria Anita Onuegbu
Sr. Mary Gloria Iloka
Sr. Maureen Regina Onyeche
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

Africa - Western Region

Regional Team
Sr. Mary Aniella Anuforo
Sr. Mary Greta Aluma
Sr. Maureen Agatha Ogbuagu
Sr. John Mariette Onyejekwe
Sr. Mary Franklyn Obiorah

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

Africa - Ghana Region

Regional Team
Sr. Maria Concepta Mensah
Sr. Miriam Agatha Ikpah
Sr. Mary George Boakye-Danquah
Sr. Maria Ifunanya Umeh
Sr. Mary Eucharista Okoli
Sr. Mary Charity Dorcas Mensah

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

Africa - Kenya Region

Regional Team
Sr. Mary Rosalia Kathendu
Sr. Mary Breta Ogbozor
Sr. Anna Maria Ndeto
Sr. Miriam Stella Obiekwe

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.

Europe

Regional Team
Sr. Mary Colette Obika
Sr. Mary Suzzette Edokwe
Sr. Mary Clarissa Nwadigbo
Sr. Maria Eberechukwu Ugwa
Sr. Maria Ifechukwu Osuizugbe
Sr. Maria Sobenna Ikeotuonye

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.

America

Regional Team
Sr. Marilyn Umunnakwe
Sr. Mary de Porres Ilo
Sr. Mary Kenechukwu Ozioko
Sr. Maureen Noeleen Ezeh

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