On November 13, the sisters met with Cardinal Virgílio do Carmo da Silva, SDB, Archbishop of Dili. This first encounter became a providential moment, offering valuable insight into the mission needs of the Diocese of Dili. Education remains a priority as Timor-Leste continues to recover from the effects of war, and possible apostolates such as after-school programs, language enrichment, and teacher formation were discussed.
 
At the Bishop’s suggestion, the sisters visited Maubisse on November 16, where they were warmly welcomed by Fr. João Soares, a devoted admirer of Dominican spirituality. After Sunday Mass, the sisters traveled to Horikiik, a small mountain village where the St. Dominic de Guzman Chapel is under construction to serve about 200 families.
 
During the visit, village elders expressed strong openness to a permanent Dominican presence. A 100-square-meter plot of land was generously offered for a future convent near the chapel site. Another possible location, overlooking Mt. Ramelau, was also presented.
 
This visit opened new possibilities for mission and deepened the sisters’ ongoing discernment of God’s call in Timor-Leste.
 
 

11月13日，修女們拜會了帝力教區總主教 維吉里奧．杜．卡爾莫．達．席爾瓦樞機主教。這次首次會晤成為一個充滿天主旨意的時刻，使修女們更深入了解帝力教區的牧靈與傳教需要。由於東帝汶仍在戰後復甦中，教育依然是教區的重要優先項目，會中也探討了如課後輔導、語言培訓及師資培育等服務方向。
 
應主教的建議，修女們於 11月16日 前往 瑪烏比塞（Maubisse），並受到堂區神父 若昂．蘇亞雷斯神父 的熱情接待。彌撒後，修女們前往山區小村莊 霍里基克（Horikiik），當地正在興建 聖道明．古斯曼小堂，將服務約 200個家庭。
 
探訪期間，部落長老們對修會未來常駐表達高度歡迎，並慷慨捐出 100平方公尺土地，作為未來修院之用；另有一處可俯瞰 拉梅勞山（Mt. Ramelau） 的地點亦被提出作為可能選項。
 
此次探訪為未來傳教使命開啟了新的可能，同時也幫助修女們更深地在生活中持續分辨天主的召叫。