Bicentenary of the Congregation
What are we celebrating on our Bicentenary?
#BICENTENARIOVEDRUNA
We commemorate two centuries of the birth of the Vedruna Charism, sown by St. Joaquina as an evangelical response to the cry of the world. A legacy of consecrated life and shared mission that, in creative fidelity, continues to inspire the Vedruna Family to educate, care for and liberate in diverse and changing contexts.
Generous love, mission
that inspires
How are we going to live it?
The Bicentenary is an opportunity to remember with gratitude, to renew our spiritual and community life, and to project the Vedruna charism to the new generations. We will do it as a universal Family, in synodal key, discerning together and together new ways of mission, presence and commitment to justice, care for life and fraternity.
During the year 2026 there will be celebrations in all the Vedruna Provinces of the world, of which the stories will be shared in the news section of this page. In addition, there will be several significant celebrations at the general level, such as the solemn opening and closing in Vic, the Extended General Council, the International Meeting of Vedruna Youth and other educational, pastoral and cultural initiatives. Through all these proposals, we will renew our shared identity and our desire to continue to respond boldly to the cries of the world.
Bicentenary Hymn
by Ain Karem
Resources
Bicentenary Guide
This document presents the motivation and objectives of the Bicentenary of the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity Vedruna, highlighting its history of dedication, love and service. It invites to make grateful memory, and to continue renewing the charism and projecting the mission into the future. It is a call for the whole Vedruna Family to unite in celebration of this two-century journey, with hope and commitment.
Bicentenary Hymn Lyrics
Bicentenary Logo
Bicentenary Prayer