My religious vocation  developed while I was preparing to become a Catholic. After I finished my studies in the University, I needed to have some work experience before I joined the FMM as this was a condition for entry. So, I worked at a legal office for 2 years and entered the Institute in 1987 . As a novice, I was sent to help in the clinic in Flores and later, as a young religious I was sent to take care of 70 young girls in a boarding school also at Flores.

After 9 months, I was sent to Sri Lanka to study theology and experience community life there for 2 years. 

In 1994 I made my Final Vows and in 1995 I went to South Africa as a missionary. I joined the «black sash » to help the black South African to get their just wages, their ID book, etc.  I also ran the shelter for 100 homeless people. This shelter was run by the Sisters of Mercy. I did this for 3 years after which I worked with the JRS to help refugees. I also worked  with the Scalabrine sisters. 

In 2001 I returned to Indonesia where I used to visit the homeless who slept under the bridge. Nine month laters, I was sent to help 240 children in an orphanage. I was the bursar and took care of boys from the ages of 11 to 14. There were  70 of them. I then moved to the provincialate house and worked at the Vatican Embassy and for Bishop’s Conference office for victims of natural disasters. 

All I did and all I will do is for the Lord only.

Through this journey I can see how God was leading me 

Use me Lord as an instrument of your love

Yani Latip FMM

Indonesia