November 06, 2012: Sister Roshini has been elected as the new mother general of the
Congregation of the Sisters of Sacred Heart. The 49-year-old nun was appointed to
the post on Oct. 31 in the presence of Archbishop William D’Souza of Patna at their
mother house in Patna. The nun said that her immediate priority is to impart the spirit
of their ninth general chapter- Charism and Constitution- to every member of the congregation.
Sister Roshini said that she would like to bring about transparency in matters of
administration and finance.
“Though I am unworthy, I want to work for a spirit
of reverence and love for the Sacred Heart Sisters,” she said. The nun, who would
assume office next month, said that she wants to stay in oneness with the sisters,
the church and religious groups to uphold the dignity of their congregation. “Our
faith must increase and fears must vanish to build good relationship with God and
another to serve the needy in our missions,” she added. The Congregation was founded
in 1926 by late Bishop Louis Van Hoeck. It has 252 members serving in two Patna and
Ranchi provinces.