Who we are
The Dimesse Sisters
How it all started
Establishing a religious
community
Founded in 1579 in Vicenza by Father Antonio Pagani, the Institute emerged during a time of religious renewal following the Council of Trent. Supported by Bishop Matteo Priuli, it sought to establish a religious community dedicated to both spiritual devotion and active charity.
Living a consecrated life
Company of the Dimesse
Unlike traditional cloistered communities, this new family, known as the “Company of the Dimesse” or “Company of the Glorious Virgin Mother of God,” adopted a “secular” model. Members lived a consecrated life without taking public vows, which allowed them to serve freely outside of an enclosed setting.
Mercy In Action
Institute served Vicenza’s neediest
Guided by a spirit of fraternity and community, the Institute served Vicenza’s neediest, focusing on the young, the sick, and prisoners. Through catechesis, material aid, and Christian education, it fulfilled both spiritual and practical needs of the community, embodying a new model of faith through action.
Journey from Italy to Africa
Missionary Openness
The mission of the congregation evolved in various dioceses in Italy until during the Vatican II council when it opened itself to mission outside Europe. In the 1950's, a great missionary enthusiasm broke out in the Diocese of Padua. It was provoked by the Bishop of Padua Monsignor Girolamo Bortignon and Monsignor Moletta who was the director of the missionary office of Padua. In addition, it was in response to the encyclical of Pius the XII “Fidei Donum” (gift of faith), inviting the clergy, congregations, and the laity to raise up an apostolic energy with a special attention towards the church in Africa. This enthusiasm was also felt in our congregation, especially when we were challenged by the Bishop of Padua to be missionaries in Kenya.
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Our commitment
The Journey Coming to Kenya
The journey begins in 1579 in Vicenza Italy, and then in 1965 the first 3 Dimesse Sisters arrived in Kenya together with 2 Fedei Donum Priests of Padua, and settled in North Kinangop Catholic Mission, Nyandarua county
North Kinangop
22nd April 1965
Njabini South Kinangop
11th Feb 1966
Manunga
17th NOV 1967
Apostolic Nunciature
4TH DEC 1969
Nyahururu
22ND JAN 1970
Karen
8th AUG 1982
Formation House
March 1984
Ol Joro Orok
2nd FEB 1994
Tabor Hill
4th FEB 1994
Rumuruti
4th Jan 1995
Resurrection Gardens
9th Jan 1996
Kangemi
17th April 1998
Talitha Kum
4th Jan 2005
Tanzania Bujora Mwanza
22nd April 2005
Bunda
4th Jan 2011
Marsabit
10th Feb 2016
Homabay Dioceses
2017
Be part of the change
Become a Dimesse Sister
The Dimesse Sisters, train applicants to embrace a life of love and service, following Christ Crucified and Risen. With humble discretion, simplicity, and evangelical joy, they learn to embody the ideals of Mary Immaculate, a faithful disciple.
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Phone Number
Location
Karen- Langata Road. Nairobi, Kenya
Email address
Vocational Training
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