Veronica Openibo
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Veronica Openibo (born January 17, 1951) is a Nigerian Catholic nun and the superior general of the congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus.[1]
Early life and education
Veronica Openibo was born on January 17, 1951, in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] She grew up as the second of twelve children in a devout Catholic family. She joined the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus in September 1973. In 1975, she took her religious vows and continued her studies.[1] Veronica graduated in English in 1979 and pursued further religious studies in Jos.[1]
Leadership and contributions
When the African province of the congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus was established, Veronica became its first African president, serving from 1986 to 1992.[1] From 2001 to 2010, Veronica played a role in the formation of her Nigerian community and served as a teacher of trainers in Jos. She also organized and hosted conferences on affectivity and sexual education.[2]One of her main focuses is raising awareness about the suffering of women subjected to male domination.[2]
In 2010, Veronica was elected as the superior general of her congregation, marking a significant milestone in her career. She was re-elected to serve a second six-year term in 2016.[1][3] Currently based in the mother house of her community in Rome, Veronica leads alongside six other nuns.[1]
Advocacy for transparency and truth
Veronica gained international attention for her strong intervention during the summit at the Vatican for the protection of minors on February 23, 2019. In her speech, she passionately called for increased transparency in the Church and urged a shift "from scandal to truth."[4][5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Céline Hoyeau (4 December 2019). "Sœur Veronica Openibo : « La vérité des femmes doit être écoutée » – Ses dates". la-croix.com (in français). La Croix. Retrieved 3 September 2023..
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kathleen McGarvey (2009). Muslim and Christian Women in Dialogue: The Case of Northern Nigeria. Peter Lang. p. 242. ISBN 978-3039114177. ISSN 1422-8998. Retrieved 3 September 2023..
- ↑ "Veronica Openibo, leader of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, visits Oak Knoll". NJ Independant Press. 19 January 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2023..
- ↑ "Abus: une religieuse nigériane appelle à passer «du scandale à la vérité»". vaticannews.va (in français). 23 February 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2023..
- ↑ Lucie Sarr (14 January 2021). "10 femmes qui ont marqué l'Église en Afrique ces dernières années : 1. Sœur Veronica Openibo". africa.la-croix.com (in français). La Croix Africa. Retrieved 3 September 2021..
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