A momentous occasion Date : 01-06-2025

A momentous occasion unfolded in the heart of the Vatican this week as Pope Leo XIV welcomed Rev. Mother Rosily ozhukayil, Superior General of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (SABS), for a special audience at the Apostolic Palace in Rome. The meeting, described by Vatican officials as “deeply spiritual and profoundly encouraging,” centered on the mission and global contributions of the SABS congregation, especially in the fields of education, healthcare, and Eucharistic devotion. Pope Leo XIV praised the sisters for their unwavering commitment to adoration and service, echoing the legacy of their founder, Venerable Mar Thomas Kurialachery. During the audience, Rev. mother Rosily Ozhukayil shared updates on the congregation’s expanding missionary efforts across continents, including recent initiatives in Africa and Southeast Asia. She also expressed gratitude for the Church’s support and requested the Pope’s continued blessings for the sisters, particularly the younger members embracing religious life in today’s challenging world. Pope Leo XIV offered his apostolic blessing to the congregation, acknowledging their vital role in nurturing faith through silent adoration and active service. “You are a living witness to the transforming power of the Eucharist,” he said. “May your charism continue to inspire hearts and bring Christ’s love to the forgotten and the poor.”