{"id":782,"date":"2025-11-13T10:20:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihts.cdisiolo.org\/?page_id=782"},"modified":"2025-11-13T10:35:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:35:59","slug":"anniversary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ihts.cdisiolo.org\/index.php\/anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"4th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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In Loving Memory of Rev. Fr. Mario Meggiolaro<\/h1>\n

Founder of the Institute of the Trinity Sisters (IHTS)<\/h3>\n

Commemorating the 4th Anniversary of His Passing<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n \"Rev.\n
\n \u201cHere my vocation \u2014 Trinity to the world and the world to the Trinity.\u201d
\n \u2013 Rev. Fr. Mario Meggiolaro<\/strong>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f A Life Given for the Glory of the Trinity<\/h2>\n

\n Born in Venice, Italy, Rev. Fr. Mario Meggiolaro<\/strong> was a priest of profound faith and missionary zeal who offered his life in service as a Fidei Donum Priest<\/strong> in Kenya. His deep love for God and humanity bore fruit in the founding of the Institute of the Trinity Sisters (IHTS)<\/strong> \u2014 a Religious Institute of Diocesan Right \u2014 under the inspiration of the Blessed Trinity.\n <\/p>\n

\n He was joined in this divine mission by the Late Rt. Rev. Bishop Luigi Locati<\/strong>, then Apostolic Vicar of Isiolo, who co-founded and guided the early growth of the Institute with fatherly love and pastoral wisdom.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \"Sisters\n

The community gathered in thanksgiving for the life and mission of Rev. Fr. Mario Meggiolaro.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

\ud83c\udf3f Our Beginnings<\/h2>\n

\n The Institute was founded on 10th July 1995<\/strong> in Embu Diocese<\/strong>, and later approved by the Church on 16th July 2003<\/strong>, during the Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel<\/strong>. From its humble origins with five young women who answered God\u2019s call, the congregation began its journey of faith, service, and witness to the mystery of the Holy Trinity.\n <\/p>\n

\n Our founder often shared how, in his youth, he had come across an article by theologian Karl Rahner<\/strong> on the Trinity. Deeply moved, he felt a divine stirring within and said to himself:\n <\/p>\n

\n \u201cHere my vocation \u2014 Trinity to the world and the world to the Trinity.\u201d\n <\/blockquote>\n

This simple yet profound inspiration became the seed of our Charism and the heartbeat of our Institute.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\ude4f Honoring His Legacy<\/h2>\n

\n As we mark the 4th Anniversary of the passing of Rev. Fr. Mario Meggiolaro<\/strong>, we celebrate not only his memory but the living spirit of his vocation that continues to animate our community today.\n <\/p>\n

\n His vision \u2014 to bring the Trinity to the world and the world to the Trinity<\/strong> \u2014 remains alive in our prayer, apostolate, and fraternal life. His life reminds us that holiness is found in self-giving love and total surrender to the will of God.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \"Bishop\n

Most Rev. Bishop Munguti Makau presiding over the 4th Anniversary Memorial Mass.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

\u26ea A Grace-Filled Memorial Celebration<\/h2>\n

\n The 4th Anniversary Memorial Mass was graced by the presence of Most Rev. Bishop Munguti Makau<\/strong>, who presided with fatherly warmth and spiritual joy. Surrounded by the Trinity Sisters, friends, and faithful members of the community<\/strong>, the celebration became a profound act of thanksgiving \u2014 a sacred remembrance of the life and mission of our beloved founder.\n <\/p>\n

\n The Holy Mass was filled with hymns of praise, heartfelt prayers, and touching memories. Together, we recalled the wonderful stories, sacrifices, and milestones<\/strong> that marked the journey of Rev. Fr. Mario Meggiolaro and the early days of our Institute. It was a true celebration of faith \u2014 a moment when heaven and earth met in harmony, and the spirit of our founder seemed to dwell among us once again.\n <\/p>\n

\n In that blessed gathering, the community renewed its devotion to the Blessed Trinity<\/strong> and its commitment to continue spreading divine love, peace, and unity \u2014 the very mission that Fr. Mario lived and died for.\n <\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udc90 A Prayer of Gratitude<\/h2>\n
\n O Blessed Trinity,
\n We thank You for the gift of Your servant, Rev. Fr. Mario Meggiolaro,
\n who responded with faith and love to Your call.
\n Grant him eternal rest in Your divine embrace,
\n and may his spirit continue to inspire us
\n to bring Your love to the world and the world back to You.
\n Amen.<\/strong>\n <\/blockquote>\n\n

\u2728 The Legacy Continues<\/h2>\n

\n The Institute of the Trinity Sisters<\/strong> stands today as a living testimony to the grace of God and the faith of our founder. As we remember his life and mission, we renew our commitment to carry forward his vision with fidelity, love, and joy.\n <\/p>\n

\n \u201cUnder the Divine Grace of God the Blessed Trinity \u2014 the seed planted has grown and continues to bear fruit.\u201d\n <\/p>\n\n

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\u00a9 2025 Institute of the Trinity Sisters (IHTS) \u2022 All Rights Reserved<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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