The Generalate
The Generalate is the head office of the Congregation. A place where the Congregational Leadership have their offices.
In order to insure the stability of the Congregation and to further the accomplishment of its apostolic mission, the Congregation is divided into distinct Provinces and Regions, which are answerable to a central leadership known as Congregationsl Leadership. They foster Internationality, Collegiality, Subsidiarity, Solidarity and Flexibility throughout the whole Congregation.
The Congregational Leader and her Council exercise the highest authority within the Congregation ordinarily. They are elected during the General Chapter, which takes place once in six years. The term of office for the Congregational Leadership is six years but they can be reelected.
Congregational Leadership Team
Sr. Michele Dvorak - Congregational Leader (USA)
Sr. Michele Dvorak is currently serving as Congregational Leader of the PHJC Congregation. She is a member of the American Province where she has served in education and leadership.
Sr. Sabitha Kalathil - Councilor (India)
Sr. Sabitha Kalathil is currently serving as Councilor in the Congregational Leadership of PHJC. She is a member of the St. Mary’s Province India. She has served in leadership and with various levels of formation.
Sr. Nkechi Iwuoha- Councilor (USA / Nigeria)
Sr. Nkechi Iwuoha is currently serving as Councilor in the Congregational Leadership of PHJC. She is a Nigerian-American and was serving on the American Provincial Leadership. She has a Legal and Social education background.
Sr. Rita Thykootam - Councilor (India)
Sr. Rita Thykootam is currently serving as Councilor in the Congregational Leadership of PHJC. She is a member of the St. Joseph’s Province India. She has served in leadership and with various levels of formation.
Sr. Prakasha Sahaya - Secretary / Treasurer (India)
Sr. Prakasha Sahaya is currently serving as Secretary and Treasurer in the Congregational Leadership of PHJC. She is a member of the German Province.
Staff
Petra Jung
Petra Jung graduated in 2002 with a B.A. in International Business and then worked in banks in Germany and Luxembourg. Since 2014 she supports the Generalate as an accountant. She speaks German, English and French and appreciates the international character of the PHJC congregation.
Mina Jung
Mina Jung graduated in 2020 with a B.A. in Philosophy and worked during her studies at the Institute for Global Church and Mission in Frankfurt. She is fluent in German and English. She started working in the Communication Office of the Generalate in January 2023.
