150 Years

1872 – 2022

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The words pronounced by our founder at his deathbed
“I die, but my work will not die, a hope that continues,”
will accompany us throughout this year.

CENTRAL ELEMENTS

The Tree of Life –

A silhouette of a dancing woman with their feet/roots on the world.

The Olive Tree –

Expresses our commitment to peace and to care for our common Home.

The Pierced Heart and the Cross –

Stretched east to west and in the form of a shepherd’s staff refer to our spirituality and identity: The Pierced Heart of the Good Shepherd.

The Seeds –

The seeds are small but full of promises

Colors –

The gold symbolizes the Jubilee; red, green, yellow and black represent the intercultural dimension of our mission.