Sisters of Mary Immaculate of Nyeri

Our Congregation

Sisters of Mary Immaculate of Nyeri is a Religious Institute founded on 24th October, 1918 in Mathari, Nyeri by Mother Julia Muthoni, Mother Josepha Wambui, Sister Filippina Njeri with the authorization by Rt Rev. Bishop Filippo Perlo IMC, Apostolic Vicar of Kenya, recognized as co-founder. The Institute was canonically established as a Congregation of Diocesan right on 8th December, 1927 and was elevated to Pontifical Right on 8th December, 2019.

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Our Identity

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Charism

The Holy Spirit’s gift of passion and compassion moved our Founders to uplift the dignity of women and bear Christ’s mercy to the world.

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Vision

Impassioned by the Spirit, we bring all who are in darkness into the light of the Gospel.

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Mission

In the spirit of our Founders, we embrace the mission of the Church by discerning the signs of the times and sharing the pure love of God. We are...

SMI Anthem

Sung by the Sisters of Mary Immaculate of Nyeri.

SMI Congregational Anthem — Kiswahili
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
SMI Congregational Anthem — English

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God — Mt 5:8.”