communities
Religious community
Society of the servants of Jesus Christ FMJK
The FMJK Sisters were founded by Bishop Hall Speers in 1985. They live in the village of Tsinjohasina, on the high plateaux above the rice fields, situated some fifteen kilometres from Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. The Sisters work in the village dispensary and are active in visiting, Christian teaching and pastoral work in the villages around. They are an independent community but have been nurtured by a connection with the Community of St Mary the Virgin, Wantage, in the UK.
Social centers
Akany Tafita SAHASOA
Akany Tafita, also called “ATA”, is a social center founded in October 2002 in the Diocese through its Social Program SAHASOA (Sahan’Asa Sosialy Anglikana) and Mary Sherwood, a missionary of the Anglican Missions Service Committee (AMSC) Canada.
ATA is located in Anosibe Angarangarana, one of the poorest area of the city of Antananarivo. Its aim is to share the love of God by helping those in need, especially children, as well as their family. Its school offers life and hope to the children of the community.
Akany Famonjena Orphanage
Akany Famonjena, which translates to “Nest of Salvation” in Malagasy, is an orphanage situated in a village 18 km outside Tanà, the capital city of Madagascar. Established in 1996 by Mary Sherwood, a Canadian missionary from the Anglican Missions Service Committee (AMSC), the orphanage serves as a home to children from various backgrounds.
News in the Diocese
Statement from the Christian Council of Churches of Madagascar (FFKM)
Easter Message from the Bishop
