The Daughters of the Sacred Heart, East Africa Region, is proud to turn 25. To mark the occasion two celebrations were organised. The first one in the month of November 2005 in Mpeketoni, Malindi Diocese and the Second one in Ruiru, Nairobi Archdiocese. For both the celebrations we were honoured to have our Superior General Sr. Catherine Seychell present with  us. In song and dance, cries of joy and exclamations the Christians and the members of the Congregation gave thanks to God for His loving kindness and faithfulness for granting us these 25 years of growth. During the celebration in Mpeketoni, the Christians fondly remembered how our pioneer Missionary Sisters brought the Good news to the people of the area. Through a symbolic Bible procession they witnessed to the fact that the presence of the Sisters and their work had positively influenced their lives and faith. Thus, 6th of November 2005 will go down in history as a day to be cherished.

Then came the celebration at Ruiru on 3rd of November 2005. The highlight of the day was the presence of our esteemed visitors. Together with the Superior General we were privileged to have other members of our Congregation who had an important role in founding and establishing the Region. The then Superior General who founded the Kenya Mission Sr. Ermelina Mifsud, The Provincial Superior of Malta Sr. Aurelia Vella and the Provincial Superior of India Sr. Stephania D'souza both of whom representing the contribution of the Provinces to the Region, Sr. Pauline Farrugia the Pioneer Missionary and Sr. Generosa Parnis who was  also a missionary in the Region. Thus both old and new, past and present mingled together as we gazed into a new future with hope and confidence. Watching over us was the Founderss in whose charism we share and whose life we strive to emulate as we journey into the future.

Thus the celebrations gave us a new impetus and direction as we turn to gold. May its memory ever spur us onto action as we live and minister in today's world