You did not choose Me, but I chose you

The Sisters of St. Ann Cameroon Delegation joyfully witnessed a significant milestone in the life of the Congregation as six Sisters – Sr. Emmanuella Eshi, Sr. Mary-Ann Nyangha, Sr. Stephanie Koh, Sr. Josepha Mukong, Sr. Lisette Tanlaka, and Sr. Lena Song made their Final Profession on Saturday, July 25, 2026, the Feast of St. James the Apostle, at All Saints Parish, Bamenda.

The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by His Grace, Archbishop Andrew Nkea, Archbishop of the Bamenda Archdiocese, and was concelebrated by a visiting bishop and numerous priests. In his homily, Archbishop Andrew Nkea encouraged the Finally Professed Sisters to remain faithful to their vocation, to deepen their relationship with Christ, and to become joyful witnesses of the Gospel through lives of love, humility, and generous service.

During the solemn rite, the Sisters publicly professed the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, committing themselves forever to the service of God and His people according to the charism of the Sisters of St. Ann. Their vows were graciously received by Sr. Carine Bagatsin, Delegate of the Superior General, marking their definitive incorporation into the Congregation.

The celebration was marked by vibrant liturgical singing, heartfelt prayers, and an atmosphere of profound gratitude and joy. It concluded with words of thanksgiving and warm congratulations to the Finally Professed Sisters, followed by a family celebration where all present shared in the joy of the occasion.

The joyous occasion brought together the Sisters of St. Ann from across the Delegation, members of the Lay Associates of St. Ann (LASA), parishioners, representatives of various religious Congregations, family members, friends, and well-wishers who gathered to thank God for the gift of these vocations.