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Adorers of the Blood of Christ (A.S.C.) The Adorers of the Blood of Christ are courageous, confident, and committed women and we invite you to join us. As adorer-apostles we are called to engage in the ongoing process of transforming the world into “that beautiful order of things which the great Son of God came to establish in His blood,” as our foundress, St. Maria De Mattias, put it. The Adorers of the Blood of Christ are consecrated to Jesus’ redeeming love, and we strive to be His reconciling presence in our wounded world. We are a community of 315 religious women throughout the United States performing the healing ministries of education, environmental work, health care, pastoral work, social justice, and spiritual development. We also have missions in Bolivia, Brazil, Guatemala and Korea. Our international congregation serves in 24 countries on all the inhabited continents. Are you a courageous, confident, committed woman? You can make a difference as an Adorer of the Blood of Christ. For more information, log onto www.adorers.org or contact Sr. Jan Lane at 1-877-236-7377 ext. 1455 (ADORERS) or lanej@ adorers.org See our web ad at www.VocationGuide.org. See ad on page 85. Code #001. Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (A.S.C.J.) The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus were founded in Viareggio, Italy, in 1894 by Clelia Merloni. Clelia propelled the life of the Apostles into the heart of the Church by dedicating the Congregation to the loving Heart of Jesus. The motto of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: The Love of Christ Impels us, summarizes the moving force of their lives. Apostles spread devotion to the Sacred Heart by lives of compassion and holiness. As consecrated women of the Church, they imitate the life of Christ in the world today through education, health care, pastoral ministry, social services, human development, and missionary activity. An international Congregation, they serve in Italy, Albania, Switzerland, Chile, Mexico, Benin, Mozambique, Taiwan, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, the Philippines, and the United States. Sr. Colleen Smith, Mount Sacred Heart Provincialate, 295 Benham Street, Hamden, CT 06514-2801; (636) 464-0163; e-mail: vocations@ ascjus.org; Congregation website: http://www.ascjus.org. See ad on page 23. Code #267. Augustinian Nuns (O.S.A.) “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless, until they rest in you.” These words of Saint Augustine speak to the heart of human experience as profoundly today as they did in the Third century. We are a contemplative monastic community of women who follow the tradition and Rule of Saint Augustine. Through our life in community and our ministry of prayer we give witness to the presence and love of God in our world. Our work is carried out within the monastery and through our prayer we embrace the world and Church universal. A hunger for God, a passion for life, a compassionate love for our sisters and brothers, and the capacity for joy and an appreciation of beauty are all traits of an Augustinian spirituality. If you are a single women drawn to give yourself to God in a life of prayer we invite you to contact us: Sr. Mary Grace, O.S.A., Mother of Good Counsel Monastery, 440 N. Marley Road, New Lenox, IL 60451; (815) 463-9662; e-mail: sr.marygrace@sbcglobal. net; website: http://www.lampsalight.org. Code #161.
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Benedictine Sisters/A.B.F.C. (American Benedictine Formation Conference) Each monastic community, though observing the Rule of Benedict, is independent and self-governing. Community is the central ministry of Benedictine monasteries. We share our lives, our prayer, and our work as a way of blessing the world. This common life is meant to be a sign that “strangers can live together in love (AIM).” Our monastic profession of obedience, stability, and fidelity to the monastic way of life, binds us to God, to the Church, and to one another. A balanced, contemplative life, Benedictine spirituality yields meaningful ministry that addresses the needs of the modern world, e.g. education, health care, pastoral ministry, social work, spiritual direction, missionary activity. Each monastery is unique in size, geographic location, and in the distribution of God’s gifts. Common to us all, is the pursuit of peace and the search for God. Sr. Roberta Bussan, O.S.B., Vision 2011 Coordinator. Website: http://www.abfconline.org/sisters. See our web ad at www.VocationGuide.org. See ad on page 9. Code #004.
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Benedictine Sisters (O.S.B.), Atchison, KS—Mount St. Scholastica We are a monastic community rooted in the common life, prayer, and ministry to God’s people. Priority is given to times of common prayer throughout the day as we gather for Liturgy of the Hours. Flowing out of our monastic living, our ministries focus on empowering women, particularly the young, the poor, and those most in need. Our ministries include a spirituality center, a music conservatory, and women’s centers in Atchison and Kansas City. Our Sisters also work in the areas of counseling, health care, parish ministry, and education at all levels. We invite women, ages 20-40, who wish to visit or inquire for more information to contact: Sr. Suzanne Fitzmaurice, O.S.B., 801 South 8th Street, Atchison, KS 66002-2778; (913) 360-6219; e-mail: vocation@mountosb.org; website: http://www.mountosb.org. See our web ad at www.VocationGuide.org. See ad on page 9. Code #080. Benedictine Sisters (O.S.B.), Beech Grove, IN—Our Lady of Grace Monastery We are monastic women who choose to seek God in community. If you feel you have a religious vocation to serve the people of God in community, call us at (317) 787-3287, ext. 3032. As Sisters of St. Benedict, we follow a monastic way of life. Prayer and community come first in our lives. We live the Benedictine tradition of seeking God through prayer, work, and hospitality. We are engaged in the work of God through various ministries. We also serve one another by living in a community characterized by warmth, honesty, vitality, and joy. We welcome single, Catholic women, ages 20-45, who are experiencing a call from God; who desire to live the Gospel; and who have a capacity to be generous and compassionate. Find us at www.benedictine. com and Facebook - Sisters of St. Benedict - Our Lady of Grace Monastery at www.benedictinesbeechgrove. blogspot.com. Vocation Director: Sr. Jennifer Mechtild Horner, OSB, 1402 Southern Avenue, Beech Grove, IN 46107; e-mail: vocations@benedictine.com. See our web ad at www.VocationGuide.org. See ad on page 9. Code #362. Benedictine Sisters (O.S.B.), Bismarck, ND—Annunciation Monastery We are a community of 60 monastic women who seek God and care for God’s people. Our monastery is nestled atop a bluff overlooking the scenic Missouri River. We value common prayer, the Eucharist, and time alone with God. We value community life and care for and support one another. Women of faith, we make a vital impact on the lives of others through our ministries and prayer. As individuals we do whatever work best suits our talents; most of us are involved in our sponsored ministries of St. Alexius Medical Center, University of Mary, and our Benedictine hospitality center. We are vibrant, creative leaders in our area. We invite you to explore joining us in an incredible journey. Sr. Gerald Wald, O.S.B., 7520 University Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504-9653; (701) 255-1520; e-mail: vocations@annunciationmonastery.org; website: http://www.annunciationmonastery.org. See our web ad at www.VocationGuide.org. See ads on pages 9, 114. Code #358. Benedictine Sisters (O.S.B.), Boerne, TX—St. Scholastica Monastery We are a congregation of 18 Sisters who are called to seek God in prayer and community. We do so by living and working together and following the Rule of St. Benedict. We gather together three times a day for communal prayer. We sponsor two ministries: Omega Retreat Center and our Health and Wholeness Center which is a senior activity center. We ministry on the border of Texas and Mexico where we are able to serve those in need on both sides of the border and provide hospitality and educational opportunities to various mission groups. Sisters serve in various ministries: spiritual direction, retreat and parish work, pastoral care, education, corporate responsibility, health care, outreach to those in need, and internal ministries. Vocation Director, Sr. Kathleen Higgins, O.S.B., 416 W. Highland Dr., Boerne, TX 78006; (830) 816-8504; e-mail: khiggins@ktc. com; website: http://www.boernebenedictines.com. See our web ad at www.VocationGuide.org. See ad on page 9. Code #004. Benedictine Sisters (O.S.B.), Bristow, VA—St. Benedict Monastery The Benedictine Sisters of Virginia are a community of 34 women living the monastic way of life. Each sister seeks God and in the process finds herself, discovers
her gifts, deepens her prayer, forms community, serves God’s people, and makes a lifetime commitment. Benedictine spirituality forms a rich tapestry of community, prayer, and ministry. We have several corporate ministries that address a variety of needs in the local church and community: education, homelessness, retreats and pastoral programs, counseling, adult literacy and hospitality. Individual sisters engage in ministries which are expressive of their gifts. St. Benedict Monastery is located 35 miles west of Washington, D.C., near Manassas, Virginia. We invite women interested in exploring our life to visit us, attend a Monastic Discernment Weekend, or to apply for the Live-In Program. Contact: Sr. Vicki Ix, O.S.B., Saint Benedict Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA 20136-1217; (703) 298-5337; e-mail: vocations@osbva. org; website: http://www.osbva.org; vocation blog: http:// www.monasticsonajourney.blogspot.com. See our web ad at www.VocationGuide.org. See ad on page 9. Code #321. Benedictine Sisters (O.S.B.), Canyon, TX—St. Benedict Monastery, We are a small monastic community committed to living the Gospels according to the Rule of Benedict. Our primary ministry is the monastic life itself rooted in the common life, the Liturgy of the Hours and Scripture, along with work and hospitality. As Benedictines we are contemplative, but not cloistered; we go out from the monastery as needed. We are located in the Texas Panhandle and support ourselves by hosting retreats and operating a gift shop and candy venture. We welcome women who feel called to the monastic life—regardless of age—to discern their call with us. To learn more about us visit our website: www.osbcanyontx.org; e-mail our vocation director, Sister Marcella Schmalz, at marcellamary@osbcanyontx.org, or call (806) 655-9317 or write St. Benedict Monastery, 17825 S. Western Street, Canyon, TX 79015. See our web ad at www.VocationGuide.org. See ad on page 9. Code #004. Benedictine Sisters (O.S.B.), Chicago, IL—St. Scholastica Monastery We are Benedictine women called to seek God in prayer and community, serving where there is need. We sponsor an academy for young women and serve the church and society in a variety of ways. We work in education, social service, pastoral ministry, spiritual development, and health care. We minister to the elderly, the homeless, the mentally ill, and those transitioning out of prison, always in a spirit of ecumenism. We stand together in our efforts to abolish the death penalty and to promote peace and justice. Underlying all we do is the desire to live the Gospel command to love God and neighbor. Women 21-50 who wish to seek God in an active monastic community by living a balanced life of prayer and work are invited to contact us. Sr. Benita Coffey, O.S.B., Vocation Minister, 7430 N. Ridge Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60645; (773) 7642413, ext. 327; e-mail: vocation@osbchicago.org. Visit us at our website: http://www.osbchicago.org. See our web ad at www.VocationGuide.org. See ad on page 9. Code #004. Benedictine Sisters (O.S.B.), Colorado Springs, CO—Benet Hill We are a monastic community of 37 members committed to Gospel as lived out in the Rule of St. Benedict which emphasizes seeking God. We strive to seek God through community in hospitality, praise of God in liturgy, and daily communal prayer, and serve God’s people in ministry according to each Sister’s giftedness to meet the needs of the church and society in a changing culture, especially the needs of women. Commitment to justice issues, global concerns, peace and nonviolence calls us to work in a variety of ministries such as scripture studies, spiritual direction, retreats, work with the elderly, the young, the sick, the poor and the marginalized. We currently serve in Colorado, New Mexico, and Jamaica. We invite women over the age of 21 to consider exploring our Benedictine way of life as you discern your call from God to follow the gospel. Contact us for more information on criteria for entrance. Sr. Mary Colleen Schwarz, O.S.B.; 3190 Benet Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80921; (719) 633-0655; e-mail: goldfinchosb@hotmail.com; or Sr. Clare Carr, O.S.B., (303) 756-7349; e-mail: ccarr10@ hotmail.com; website: http://www.benethillmonastery.org. See ad on page 85. Code #270. Benedictine Sisters (O.S.B.), Cottonwood, ID—Monastery of St. Gertrude Put Down Roots, join us as we
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