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141 Alexian Brothers, p. 171 207 Augustinian Friars, p. 78 020 Augustinian Monks of the Primitive observance, p. 131 328 Augustinians of the Assumption, p. 131 254 Barnabite Fathers, p. 24 308 Basilian Monks, p. 131 355 Benedictine Monks, Marmion Abbey, p. 131 365 Benedictine Monks, Mount Angel Abbey, p. 78 217 Benedictine Monks, Mount saviour Monastery, p. 133 182 Benedictine Monks, newark Abbey, p. 105 417 Benedictine Monks, Portsmouth Abbey, p. 82 204 Benedictine Monks, saint Anselm’s Abbey, p. 133 349 Benedictine Monks, saint gregory’s Abbey, p. 133 132 Benedictine Monks, saint John’s Abbey, p. 40 408 Benedictine Monks, saint Joseph Abbey, p. 133 088 Benedictine Monks, saint Mary’s Abbey, p. 2 014 Benedictine Monks, saint Meinrad Archabbey, p. 102 256 Benedictine Monks, subiaco Abbey, p. 101 206 Brothers of Christian instruction, p. 79 100 Brothers of the Christian schools, p. 134 203 Brothers of the sacred Heart, p. 28 091 Capuchin Franciscan Friars, p. 45 307 Carmelite Friars, st. elias Province, p. 134 095 Congregation of Christian Brothers, p. 83 097 Congregation of Holy Cross, p. 75 096 Congregation of the Blessed sacrament, p. 135 230 Congregation of the sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, p. 67 046 Congregation of the sacred stigmata, p. 79 099 Crosier Fathers and Brothers, p. 135 434 discalced Carmelite Friars, p. 61 177 divine Word Missionaries, p. 115 228 the dominicans, p. 31 102 Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn, p. 76 281 Franciscan Friars-Assumption of the BVM Province, p.82 418 Franciscan Friars-Province of st. Barbara, p. 136 370 Franciscan Friars-Province of the immaculate Conception, p. 76 313 Franciscan Friars-Province of the Most Holy name of Jesus, p. 136 283 Franciscan Friars-Province of the sacred Heart, p. 85 233 Franciscan Friars-st. John the Baptist Province, p. 136 098 Franciscan Friars, Conventual, p. 136 295 Franciscan Friars, t.o.R., immaculate Conception Province, p. 81 232 Franciscan Friars, t.o.R., Province of the Most sacred Heart, p. 77 003 Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, p. 21 103 glenmary Home Missioners, p. 22 445 Jerusalem Communities, Montreal, p. 106 104 Jesuits, p. 104 192 Josephite Priests and Brothers, p. 103 344 little Brothers of the good shepherd, p. 106 334 Marianists, Province of Meribah, p. 81 105 Marianists, society of Mary, p. 137 298 Marist Brothers, p. 83 107 Marists Fathers and Brothers, p. 39 199 Maryknoll Congregation and society, p. 109 129 Missionaries of the Holy Family, p. 111 108 Missionaries of the Precious Blood, p. 110 130 Missionaries of the sacred Heart, p. 139 133 Missionaries of the sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, p. 66 109 Missionary oblates of Mary immaculate, p. 42 284 Missionary servants of the Most Holy trinity, p. 113 289 norbertine Fathers and Brothers, daylesford Abbey, p. 139 110 norbertine Fathers and Brothers, p. 17 111 oblates of the Virgin Mary, p. 140 216 order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, p. 140 271 order of the sacred and immaculate Hearts of Jesus and Mary, p. 140 239 Pallottines, immaculate Conception Province, p. 65 437 Pallottines, Mother of god Province, p. 77 113 Passionists, p. 140 114 the Paulist Fathers, p. 57 195 Piarists, p. 107 134 PiMe Missionaries, p. 127 116 Priests of the sacred Heart, p. 85 135 the Redemptorists, p. 11 117 salesians of don Bosco, p. 13 145 salvatorians (society of the divine savior), p. 7 118 servants of Charity, p. 107 300 servants of the Paraclete, p. 141 136 society of African Missions, p. 38 107 society of Mary (see Marists Fathers and Brothers), p. 39 149 society of st. Paul, p. 142 120 somascan Fathers and Brothers, p. 47 164 spiritans, p. 29 121 trappist Cistercian Monks, Ava, Mo, p. 105 415 trappist Cistercian Monks, p. 142 122 trinitarians, p. 143 094 Viatorians, p. 48 198 Xaverian Brothers, p. 84 137 Xaverian Missionaries, p. 37

Missionaries

267 Apostles of the sacred Heart of Jesus, p. 89

214 Bernardine Franciscan sisters, p. 121

203 Brothers of the sacred Heart, p. 28

013 Carmelites, Congregation of our lady of Mt. Carmel, p. 128

440 Consolata Missionary sisters, p. 148

168 daughters of Charity of st. Vincent de Paul, p. 120

177 divine Word Missionaries, p. 115

281 Franciscan Friars-Assumption of the BVM Province, p. 82

125 Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, p. 50

442 Franciscan Missionaries of our lady, p. 48

443 Franciscan Missionary sisters of Assisi, p. 152

056 Franciscan sisters of st. elizabeth, p. 59

033 Franciscan sisters of the sacred Heart, p. 120

103 glenmary Home Missioners, p. 22 127 Holy spirit Missionary sisters, p. 113 041 little sisters of the Poor, p. 129 199 Maryknoll Congregation and society, p. 109 042 Medical Mission sisters, p. 89 299 Medical Missionaries of Mary, p. 155 129 Missionaries of the Holy Family, p. 111 108 Missionaries of the Precious Blood, p. 110 130 Missionaries of the sacred Heart, p. 139 133 Missionaries of the sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, p. 66 109 Missionary oblates of Mary immaculate, p. 42 278 Missionary servants of the Most Blessed trinity, p. 29 284 Missionary servants of the Most Holy trinity, p. 113 186 Missionary sisters of the Holy Rosary, p. 156 044 Missionary sisters of the sacred Heart of Jesus, p. 3 289 norbertine Fathers and Brothers, daylesford Abbey, p. 139 201 our lady of Victory Missionary sisters, p. 117 435 Pallottine Missionary sisters, p. 111 113 Passionists, p. 140 292 Parish Visitors of Mary immaculate, p. 60 114 the Paulist Fathers, p. 57 134 PiMe Missionaries, p. 127 135 Redemptorists, p. 11 414 Religious of Jesus and Mary, p. 50 300 servants of the Paraclete, p. 141 060 sisters of Charity of st. Joan Antida, p. 159 441 sisters of st. Joseph of Cluny, p. 18 136 society of African Missions, p. 38 222 ursuline sisters of Mount st. Joseph, p. 166 198 Xaverian Brothers, p. 84 137 Xaverian Missionaries, p. 37

Women’s

001 Adorers of the Blood of Christ, p. 98 267 Apostles of the sacred Heart of Jesus, p. 89 161 Augustinian nuns, p. 144 004 Benedictine sisters/ A.B.F.C., p. 125 362 Benedictine sisters, Beech grove, in, our lady of grace Monastery, p. 125 321 Benedictine sisters, Bristow, VA, p. 125 270 Benedictine sisters, Colorado springs, Co, Benet Hill, p. 97 280 Benedictine sisters, Cullman, Al, sacred Heart Monastery, p. 125 282 Benedictine sisters, duluth, Mn, st. scholastica Monastery, pp. 69, 125 353 Benedictine sisters, elizabeth, nJ, st. Walburga Monastery, p. 125

069 Benedictine sisters, Ferdinand, in, Monastery immaculate Conception, pp. 91, 125

341 Benedictine sisters, Fort smith, AR, st. scholastica Monastery, pp. 59, 125

202 Benedictine sisters, Mt. Angel, oR, Queen of Angels Monastery, pp. 63, 125

152 Benedictine sisters, Rock island, il, st. Mary Monastery, pp. 16, 125

157 Benedictine sisters, Watertown, sd, Mother of god Monastery, pp. 27, 125

143 Benedictine sisters, yankton, sd, sacred Heart Monastery, pp. 14, 125

008 Benedictine sisters of Perpetual Adoration, p. 96

214 Bernardine Franciscan sisters, p. 121

335 Canossian daughters of Charity, p. 96

333 Carmel of Cristo Rey, p. 9

153 Carmelite sisters for the Aged and infirm, p. 49 010 Carmelite sisters of st. thérèse, p. 49 013 Carmelites, Congregation of our lady of Mt. Carmel, p. 128 188 Cenacle sisters, p. 33

011 Cistercian nuns, p. 148 325 Congregation of divine Providence, Marie de la Roche Province, p. 148 012 Congregation of notre dame, p. 26 058 Congregation of sisters of Bon secours, p. 35 363 Congregation of the Humility of Mary, p. 148 440 Consolata Missionary sisters, p. 148 168 daughters of Charity of st. Vincent de Paul, p. 120 236 daughters of divine Zeal, p. 149 015 daughters of st. Paul, p. 19 150 daughters of the Heart of Mary, p. 118 275 daughters of Wisdom, p. 67

018 dominican sisters, p. 41

019 dominican sisters, springfield, il, pp. 41, 119 022 dominican sisters of divine Providence, p. 39 439 Faithful Companions of Jesus, p. 166 025 Felician Franciscan sisters, p. 15

125 Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, p. 50

442 Franciscan Missionaries of our lady, p. 48

443 Franciscan Missionary sisters of Assisi, p. 152

126 Franciscan Missionary sisters of our lady of sorrows, p. 16

037 Franciscan sisters at springfield (Hospital sisters of st. Francis), p. 63 189 Franciscan sisters of Allegany, p. 25 166 Franciscan sisters of Chicago, p. 99 193 Franciscan sisters of dubuque, iA, p. 18 354 Franciscan sisters of John the Baptist, p. 153 167 Franciscan sisters of oldenburg, in, p. 153 170 Franciscan sisters of our lady of Perpetual Help, p. 27 017 Franciscan sisters of Peace, p. 153 030 Franciscan sisters of Perpetual Adoration, p. 24 056 Franciscan sisters of st. elizabeth, p. 59 211 Franciscan sisters of the Atonement, p. 88 033 Franciscan sisters of the sacred Heart, p. 120 138 glenmary Home Missions sisters of America, p. 172 077 good shepherd sisters, p. 47 183 grey nuns of the sacred Heart, p. 95 127 Holy spirit Missionary sisters, p. 113 368 Holy union sisters, p. 89 436 Hospitaler sisters of Mercy, p. 154 210 institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, p. 154 445 Jerusalem Communities, Montreal, p. 106 039 little Company of Mary sisters, p. 117 432 little servant sisters of the immaculate Conception, p. 125 361 little sisters of Jesus and Mary, p. 28 041 little sisters of the Poor, p. 129 105 Marianists sisters, p. 155 162 Marianites of Holy Cross, p. 51 199 Maryknoll sisters, p. 109 042 Medical Mission sisters, p. 89 299 Medical Missionaries of Mary, p. 155 278 Missionary servants of the Most Blessed trinity, p. 29 186 Missionary sisters of the Holy Rosary, p. 156 305 Missionary sisters of the Most sacred Heart of Jesus, p. 114 044 Missionary sisters of the sacred Heart of Jesus, p. 3 340 oblate sisters of Providence, p. 156 196 oblate sisters of the sacred Heart of Jesus, p. 32

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271 order of the sacred and immaculate Hearts of Jesus and Mary, p. 156 201 our lady of Victory Missionary sisters, p. 117 435 Pallottine Missionary sisters, p. 111 433 Pallottine sisters, p. 94 292 Parish Visitors of Mary immaculate, p. 60 047 Passionist nuns, ellisville, Mo, p. 157 438 Poor Clares, Jamaica Plain, MA, p. 25 048 Poor Clares, langhorne, PA, p. 115 359 Poor Clares, travelers Rest, sC, p. 157 444 Poor Clares, Wappingers Falls, ny, p. 157 049 Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, p. 157 336 Redemptoristine nuns, p. 157 414 Religious of Jesus and Mary, p. 50 273 Religious of the sacred Heart of Mary, p. 157 051 Religious teachers Filippini, p. 61 117 salesian sisters, p. 13 052 school sisters of notre dame, p. 158 053 school sisters of st. Francis, Milwaukee, Wi, p. 158 357 school sisters of st. Francis, Pittsburgh, PA, p. 158 140 school sisters of st. Francis of Christ the King, p. 88 054 servants of the Blessed sacrament, p. 158 055 servants of the Holy Heart of Mary, p. 158 187 sisters, servants of the immaculate Heart of Mary, immaculata, PA, p. 34 258 sisters, servants of the immaculate Heart of Mary, Monroe, Mi, p. 87 059 sisters of Charity (Federation), p. 158 060 sisters of Charity of st. Joan Antida, p. 159 296 sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, p. 159 061 sisters of Charity of the incarnate Word, Houston, tX, p. 159 212 sisters of Christian Charity, p. 17 264 sisters of loretto, p. 160 356 sisters of Mary Reparatrix, p. 160 063 sisters of Mercy of the Americas, p. 93 244 sisters of nazareth, p. 46 064 sisters of notre dame, p. 160 065 sisters of notre dame de namur, p. 38 366 sisters of our lady of sion, p. 160 066 sisters of Providence, Holyoke, MA, p. 160 068 sisters of Providence, saint Mary-of-the-Woods, in, p. 161 067 sisters of Providence, seattle and spokane, WA, p. 14 213 sisters of saint Francis, Rochester, Mn, p. 98 181 sisters of saints Cyril and Methodius, p. 124 171 sisters of st. Agnes, p. 87 071 sisters of st. Casimir, p. 96 085 sisters of st. Francis, sylvania, oH, p. 66 287 sisters of st. Francis, tiffin, oH, p. 164 072 sisters of st. Francis of Assisi, p. 95 252 sisters of st. Francis of Mary immaculate, p. 22 142 sisters of st. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, Holy name Prov., p. 162 073 sisters of st. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, Western Prov., p. 162 139 sisters of st. Francis of Philadelphia, p. 162 279 sisters of st. Francis of the immaculate Conception, p. 23 294 sisters of st. Francis of the neumann Communities, p. 162 075 sisters of st. John the Baptist, p. 51 024 sisters of st. Joseph (Federation), p. 43 441 sisters of st. Joseph of Cluny, p. 18 227 sisters of st. Joseph of Peace, p. 99 154 sisters of st. Joseph of the third order of st. Francis, p. 46 348 sisters of st. Mary of namur, p. 163 163 sisters of st. Rita, p. 163 076 sisters of the Blessed sacrament, p. 124 277 sisters of the divine Compassion, p. 163 315 sisters of the divine savior, p. 19 269 sisters of the Holy Cross, p. 123 036 sisters of the Holy Family, p. 35 155 sisters of the Holy Family of nazareth, p. 97 079 sisters of the Holy Redeemer, p. 42 329 sisters of the Humility of Mary, p. 58 274 sisters of the incarnate Word and Blessed sacrament, Corpus Christi, tX, p. 93 173 sisters of the living Word, p. 153 318 sisters of the Precious Blood, p. 50 327 sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, dubuque, iA, p. 165 215 sisters of the Resurrection, p. 26 165 sisters of the sacred Heart of Jesus, p. 165 034 sisters of the sorrowful Mother, p. 23 081 sisters of the third order of st. Francis, p. 121 367 sisters of transfiguration Hermitage, p. 165 223 society of Helpers, p. 165 261 society of st. teresa of Jesus, p. 123 172 society of the Holy Child Jesus, p. 90 415 trappistine Cistercian nuns, p. 166 369 trappistine, Cistercian nuns, Whitehorn, CA, Redwoods Monastery, p. 166 311 ursuline sisters of Cleveland, p. 166 222 ursuline sisters of Mount st. Joseph, p. 166 218 ursuline sisters, Roman union, p. 167 086 Visitation sisters of Minneapolis, p. 167

Associate communities

049 Associate Community of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, p. 167

new communities of consecrated life

049 Fiat spiritus Community, p. 167

secular institutes

347 Caritas Christi secular institute, p. 167 360 don Bosco Volunteers, p. 167 147 united states Conference of secular institutes, p. 167

women’s communities

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Association of British Carmels The Carmelite Nuns belong to the worldwide Order of the Discalced Carmelites. There are 20 Carmelite Monasteries and almost 300 nuns in the UK. Their lives are dedicated to prayer in silence and solitude. Carmelite monasteries speak to the world of God and spiritual realities. The sisters value the companionship of Jesus above everything else. They are aware of sin and suffering and sadness and death throughout the world. They know that only Jesus has the answer; they are prepared to stake their lives on this. On behalf of all people, they choose to live out with Him the mystery of His life and death, through which all will come to His resurrection and the promise of fullness of life and joy. They unite themselves with Jesus “who lives ever to make intercession for the world” and their life’s purpose is to bring themselves and all humanity closer to the love of God. http://www.carmelnuns.org.uk; carmel.nuns@ tesco.net. Member of Compass.

Code #373.

Augustinian Sisters, Burgess Hill The Augustinian Order was founded in 1842 in Bruges, Belgium by Reverend Canon Peter John Maes who devoted his life to the care of the mentally ill. The Sisters of St. Augustine was re-formed in 1866 when it established its first home, St. George’s Retreat in Burgess Hill, Sussex, principally to care for the mentally and physically ill. The Sisters have continued to care for those that need it ever since. Today our Sisters work in our own houses in the Diocese of Plymouth, Northampton. We also have Sisters in Birmingham and Westminster still carrying on the vision of Canon Peter Maes. St. George’s is the Mother House, where the new care village and three care homes have been established. http://www.anh.org.uk; patf@ank.org. uk. Member of Compass.

Code #374.

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Carmelites, Notting Hill, UK The mission of the Carmelite is to enter, by the total gift of herself, into the saving mission of Christ, who gave himself for us that we might come to a fuller life in God. The Carmelite is one with all people, those who believe, those who search, and those who do not know that they are searching, She identifies with all that is worthy of humanity’s endeavour. Yet she is called to a life that is counter-cultural: to live quietly, against the background noise of the city; to live sparingly in an increasingly wasteful age; to live hidden in a competitive society; above all, to live lovingly in a violent world. In her contemplative prayer, the Carmelite carries the needs and hopes of every person before God, lifting the face of humanity to the Father, and opening her heart to be a channel of his outpouring love for all. Each sister works for the good of all and everything is held in common. While silence is maintained throughout the day as far as possible, this is balanced by two periods of recreation when the sisters come together to strengthen the bonds of community life. http://www.carmelitesnottinghill. org.uk/formation.htm; carmelnottinghill@talktalk.net. Member of Compass.

Code #393.

Cenacle Sisters, Liverpool Cenacle Sisters are inspired “to work for the transformation of the world by awakening and deepening faith with and for the people of our time.” Our three-fold mission is lived out through Apostolic Service, Prayer, and Community Life. Apostolic Service of making Christ known and loved is carried out through a variety of ministries, retreats, spiritual direction, chaplaincies, and faith development. Prayer is at the centre of the mystery of the Cenacle and our lives as Cenacle Sisters. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, prayer is at the heart of our ministry and our ministry inspires our prayer so that in all things Christ may be made known and loved. Community Life is where we come together and seek to have but one heart and soul. Our community of faith is gathered out of love for God, united in our mission, nourished by the Word of God and the Eucharist so that we may have the grace of loving one another as Christ has loved us. http:// www.cenaclesisters.co.uk; provcenacle@btconnect.com. Member of Compass.

Code #376.

Congregation of Jesus Despite centuries of struggle in a Church and a world unprepared for Mary Ward’s pioneering vision, sisters of the Congregation of Jesus today are fulfilling her Ignatian dream of women at the apostolic service of the Church and their fellow human beings all over the world. Formed in the tradition of St. Ignatius and the Spiritual Exercises we aspire to: • be “wholly God’s” - finding God in all things; • be “lovers of truth and workers of justice” in the light of the gospel; • live as companions of Jesus, sharing in His mission to our brothers and sisters. Whether by working in schools and universities, prisons or hospitals, spirituality centres or chaplaincies, through education, spiritual direction, social action for justice and hospitality we try to: • live with passion; • act with integrity; • pray with desire. http://www.cjengland.org/; jfl.cj@virgin.net. Member of Compass.

Code #377.

Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Ireland and Eng-

land The Congregation of the Sacred Hearts represented by the abbreviation SS.CC. after its Latin name Sacrorum Cordium, is a worldwide missionary order whose mission is to contemplate, live, and proclaim God’s love in the world. There are over 1500 in the Congregation made up priests, brothers, and sisters and an increasing number of lay associate members in over 30 countries throughout the world. The Ireland-England Province has its provincial house near Dublin for priests and brothers as well as sisters. There are currently 23 male members and 16 female members involved in a range of ministries from school chaplaincy and retreat work, parish and pastoral support activities as well as missionary support programmes. In Ireland, the community is involved in parish work, chaplaincy, pastoral care, and youth initiatives. In England, the congregation is active in parish work in Ealing, Acton, and Nunhead in South London. http://www.sacred-hearts.net; mikeruddy@eircom.net. Member of Compass.

Code #378.

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Daughters of Jesus Before speaking in terms of action and of service, the choice of religious life, for us, is founded on an obvious interior fact: Christ has taken hold of us and we have replied. This spiritual experience of an encounter is a source of renewal and strength for mission. We feel a “family relationship” with the women of the Gospel: Mary, the mother of Jesus; the Samaritan woman; Mary of Magdala... who received the mission to announce the Good News. Today, women have an important role in attentiveness to the various forms of suffering that pervade our societies, as well as in handing on the Faith. In community we receive the mission to carry the Good News of Jesus the Saviour into the varied realities of our lives. The Sisters, since the beginning, have been able to adapt to respond to the calls of the Church and the needs of the milieus to which they are sent. http://www.fillesdejesus. org; thompsona@ukonline.co.uk. Member of Compass.

Code #379.

Daughters of Mary and Joseph, UK We, the Daughters of Mary and Joseph, are an international community of vowed women religious. We are committed to deepening our relationship with Jesus Christ. This relationship manifests itself as an individual and corporate response to the needs of today’s world. Our mission is to be a compassionate, joyful presence that enables each person to recognize his or her value and dignity. We are dedicated to sharing the merciful love of God with all who experience brokenness and poverty in any form. In England, we are involved in a variety of ministries including retreat centers and pastoral ministries. Whatever we do and wherever we are, we are concerned for those seeking spiritual meaning and values in their lives and we are called to make room in our hearts for each person, especially those of whom society says, “There is no place for you here.” http://www. daughtersofmaryandjoseph.org; fabwbowker@yahoo. co.uk. Member of Compass.

Code #380.

Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sis-

ters), UK Our religious family has its origin in the heart and mind of St. John Bosco and the creative fidelity with which St. Mary Domenica Mazzarello and her sisters assumed the project he intended, that of being called Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. The Salesian Sisters of the Province of St. Thomas of Canterbury feel strongly called to follow Jesus, dedicating our lives to God through service for others. The Salesian charism—our special gift and responsibility—is to reach out to the young offering friendship, support, and help for their journey through life, and especially looking out for those most in need. Community is a key value for us. We consider it important to live together as “family.” We encourage others to work with us for the good of the young, and most communities benefit by the presence of committed Salesian cooperators and co-workers. http://www.salesiansisters.org.uk/; fmaprovincial@ukonline.co.uk. Member of Compass.

Code #381.

Daughters of St. Paul, UK We are an international Catholic community of religious women dedicated to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ, using all forms of communication. Our spirituality is nurtured by the Eucharist and the Word of God and expressed through our collaborative effort to present the living message of Christ in a way that is meaningful for people today. We are committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ, through word, color, and sound in the spirit of the apostle Paul. We use all forms of communication, new and old, to enable people of every nation to find for themselves an answer to their hearts’ deepest questions. http://www. pauline-uk.org/Contactus.asp?id=69; catherine@paulineuk.org. Member of Compass.

Code #382.

Daughters of the Cross of Liege, UK We are an international group of Roman Catholic women who have been called to understand and proclaim to others that the love of God has been revealed to us in the most striking way in the Passion and Death of Jesus. Our RESPONSE to this great love is to honor Christ by loving and serving

Him above all in the poorest, weakest and most suffering people. Living in a religious community means choosing to live with God and with others, for God and for others. Today the Daughters of the Cross seek to build communities of faith, centered on the Eucharist and nourished by prayer, in order to fulfill the Congregation’s apostolic mission. Our ministries are many and varied. You will find us: visiting and caring for the sick and infirm; providing pastoral ministries in parishes, schools, and hospitals; and working for peace and justice. http://www. daughtersofthecross.org.uk; paainsworth@fcfriends.com. Member of Compass.

Code #383.

Daughters of the Heart of Mary, Ireland and Eng-

land The Society of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary is a world-wide congregation of Women Religious born in the 18th century through the inspiration of a priest and a laywoman who ardently desired to imitate Our Blessed Mother and live like her. Today we Daughters of the Heart of Mary continue to live out our founders’ inspiration through lives of contemplation in action. Living together is not obligatory, so you will find us living in common houses, individually, or with family members. We gather as often as we can in community, giving support to each other in our ministries through sharing and prayer. A partial list of individual ministries includes teachers, religious educators, pastoral associates, social workers, nurses, spiritual directors, and a variety of secular professions which, through obedience, become our apostolates. http://www. dhmary.com/; mbdhm@eircom.net. Member of Compass.

Code #384.

Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena, Newcastle,

Natal We are passionate about our call to follow Christ and share in His mission. Through contemplative prayer and reflective study our minds are open to truth. We are a multi-cultural, prophetic community who are committed to right relations with God, each other, society, and creation. Inspired by the zeal of Saint Dominic; we desire to bring the liberating message of the Gospel to a world searching for meaning and hope. This we do as Dominicans through various forms of the ministry of preaching, particularly in education and evangelization. We are sent out on our apostolate by the community and return to our communities to be refreshed by the prayers and goodwill of the community. We strive to share our faith and doubts with each other. In wrestling with the truth together we make sense of who we are, and what we are called to be in the light of the Gospel. http://www. dominicansisters.co.uk; anncunningham@rosarypriory. co.uk. Member of Compass.

Code #392.

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Faithful Companions of Jesus Our vocation is simply to be Companions of Jesus, sharing in the mission of Jesus in the world. We are called to follow Jesus faithfully, willing to stand at the foot of the cross like Mary and the holy women. To be one with Jesus in his thirst for the coming of the Kingdom of God. We live an Ignatian spirituality and, as Faithful Companions of Jesus, our missionary spirit urges us to adapt our work to the changing needs of Society and to the culture in which we live. In a world often torn apart by violence and poverty we offer our whole selves for whatever God is asking of us. lynnefcj@hotmail.com; http://www.fcjsisters.org/. Member of Compass.

Code #426.

Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood We are an International Religious Congregation of Catholic women who proclaim with their lives the joy and freedom of the Gospel in the spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi. We share in Christ’s mission and witness to our charism by channelling our energies and resources primarily for the voiceless and the vulnerable in our beautiful but broken world. Our common vision of Gospel community flows into service through education, health-care, social, pastoral, and spiritual support. As Franciscan women we commit ourselves to living as ‘sister’ to all people and the whole of creation. Right relationships lie at the heart of our charism. We rejoice in our gifts of family, simplicity and joy that permeate our communities. As a small International congregation we are enriched by our cultural diversity. We value our personal and community prayer which nourishes us for the many and different ways in which we are called to serve God’s people. http://www. fmdminternational.co.uk/; onengmendoza.fmdm@yahoo. co.uk. Member of Compass.

Code #385.

we are women of many nations who have heard a call to FOLLOW JESUS, in the spirit of Mary the Mother of Jesus. We are women who simply believe beyond belief that our small talents and capacity to love and serve echo the love and service Jesus gave to those he encountered in His life. Our ministries may vary, but we are all called to bring to the world the healing presence of Jesus. The individual way we do this is through our involvement in: prayer for the dying; hospital/hospice/parish visits; bereavement support; spiritual direction; support of the elderly in their own homes; working with the homeless; and school chaplaincy. http://www.lcmsisters.org.uk/; sisterm@btinternet.com. Member of Compass.

Code #390.

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Infant Jesus Sisters We are an International group of Catholic Women Religious serving in 16 countries. We desire to center ourselves in God, who is constantly creating and recreating all that lives. Our institute, founded in France in 1662, has always had a strong focus on mission, with sisters being trained to serve the needs of people in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa. In collaboration with others, our current ministries include teaching, working with refugees and asylum seekers, visiting and supporting the “traveling community,” running a pony center, bereavement counseling, art therapy, awareness raising in the field of ecology and care of the earth, catechetical formation of children and adults, pastoral leadership in parishes, and many activities in the promotion of justice, peace, and integrity of creation. http://www.infantjesussisters.org; rbarterijs@eircom.net. Member of Compass.

Code #386.

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La Retraite Sisters We are an international group of Catholic religious women committed to witnessing to the love of God in the world. Our name touches both our history and who we are today. When we began in 1674, in Brittany, France, we provided retreats for women and that’s how our name ‘La Retraite’—from the French word for retreat—stuck. Today, retreat work means helping people in their prayer and human and spiritual development. This happens not only through formal retreats and spiritual direction, but through chaplaincy, pastoral work, teaching, health care, and adult formation and education. The center of our life as La Ratraite Sisters is a personal and loving God that is mighty and tender, real and hidden, reassuring and challenging. The things which help us deepen our faith and commitment include the experience of the love and faithfulness of God, our Rule of Life, our communities (small groups of sisters living together), and Ignatian spirituality. http://www.laretraite.ws/en/0. htm; ann@emmaushouse.org.uk. Member of Compass.

Code #388.

La Sainte Union Sisters As Holy Union Sisters we draw our inspiration from the Mystery of the Incarnation believing that in Jesus of Nazareth, God became one of us, fully engaged in human history, alert and responsive to human need. We draw strength and encouragement from our personal prayer and relationship with God; reflection and prayer together; and from our awareness of Christ. We began as educators in the 19th century and we continue to serve as educators and are now also engaged in many other diverse ministries, including spiritual and human development, faith formation, pastoral ministering in parishes, schools, prison nursing care, community development, and work with immigrants and refugees. We are called to be at the heart of the world revealing God’s love. http://www.lasainteunion.org/; michtotslu@ntlworld.com. Member of Compass.

Code #389.

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Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary, Ireland At the core of being Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary is missioning – the readiness to be sent, to go beyond the boundaries of our own country and culture to find, nurture, and share the Good News with those in any kind of need, especially with the poor, oppressed, and exploited through the ministries of healing, education, pastoral work, and community development. We are always searching for new ways in which to find and nurture the seed that is Christ in every culture – the living hope of liberation. Come join us on this remarkable journey of faith, worship and service! Learn how to love your neighbors in the global community. Experience the wonders of many cultures. Speak the language of the poor wherever you are led. http://www.holyrosarymissionarysisters.org; mshrgen@eircom.net. Member of Compass.

Code #391.

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Oblates of the Assumption Missionary Sisters, UK The Oblates of the Assumption live and work in over 20 countries worldwide. We live lives of Contemplation in action; driven by a love of Christ, the Virgin Mary and the Church (to be deepened continually and taken “to the world”). We live in international and intergenerational communities; with an ardent desire for the Coming of God’s Kingdom: within us, between us, around us. We are open to the modern world with a passion for mission; in collaboration with our Brothers: the Augustinians of the Assumption (with whom we share the same founder). Faithful to the spirit of our founder, Emmanuel d’Alzon, we aim to live this mission as: daughters of the Church and workers for unity who seek the Glory of God and the realization of the ultimate desire of Christ: “May they be one”. Ecumenism and Inter-Faith dialogue are, therefore, foremost in all that we do. Our Motto is: Thy Kingdom Come. http://www. assumptionoblatesisters.org.uk/; mnicannaid@yahoo.ie. Member of Compass.

Code #394.

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Poor Servants of the Mother of God, UK We are an international group of Catholic women who share a life commitment to Jesus Christ, the Incarnate God. We combine prayer and community life, which supports our gospel response and service to the poor and vulnerable. We are involved in local parishes and communities in pastoral care and catechetical work. Many sisters also take part in such ministries as prison, school, and university chaplaincy and work with the homeless, refugees, asylum seekers, and others in need. Our foundress, Frances Taylor, understood the “Word made flesh” as the Father’s greatest gift to humanity. Her response to God’s great love and self giving in the person of Jesus was her own self-giving love expressed in service of the poor. From her example flows the central philosophy and ethos of the Congregation, the unique value and inherent dignity of each person as created by God and redeemed by Jesus.

Presentation Sisters As a religious Community, we commit ourselves to deepening our relationship with God, supporting each other and continuing the Mission of Jesus. At the heart of Presentation Spirituality is compassion and hospitality. We are called to a reflective way of living in which our prayer moves us to action and our action to prayer. Nano Nagle, our foundress, began her work of liberation of the poor in Cork, Ireland, in a setting of political oppression, displacement of people, economic and social injustice and deprivation of human rights. She brought to the sad reality of her day all that a person can ever bring - her own response made in faith to God, whom she knew to be present in each human life. Inspired by her example, other women, in circumstances at once amazingly different, amazingly similar, have down the centuries, brought to the developing story their own unique contribution in every continent. pbvmnottm@ yahoo.co.uk; http://www.presentationsisters.co.uk/. Member of Compass.

Code #429.

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Religious of the Assumption, UK The Religious of the Assumption are inspired by a vision of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God. He came on earth to inaugurate. With our many friends and associates, we strive to make the earth a place of glory for God, and humanity a people that reflects that glory. We are women of faith living together in communities; passionate about God; passionate about people. We are educators by vocation, called to the transformation of society in the light of the Gospel. We strive to discover the good in each person and to help them develop it; to forge strong characters; to give young people roots and wings. Convinced that each of us has a mission on earth, we want to help people discover the meaning of their lives and how they can be of service in our world. www.assumptionreligious.org/; simoncatlinra@hotmail. co.uk. Member of Compass.

Code #397.

Religious Sisters of Charity, UK We are a Catholic religious congregation of women founded in Ireland in 1815 by Mary Aikenhead. We have been working in England since 1840, and in Scotland since 1948. Through our ministries and in the spirit of our 4th vow of ‘service to the poor’, we desire to reach out with the compassion of Christ to all especially the most vulnerable and those in greatest need. As each new need has been perceived, we have endeavored to discern our response in ways that will serve the most pressing needs. Sometimes this means finding new and creative ways of being with people. Currently our ministries include hospice care, pastoral parish work, social justice and environmental advocacy, education, and hospital chaplaincy. http://www.religioussistersofcharity. org; jboland@pobox.com. Member of Compass.

Code #398.

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Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, UK As Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, we follow Christ who is always to be found in those places where pain, hunger, intolerance, and hatred tear people apart. We are particularly sensitive to women and children; people with special needs; and to vulnerable and marginalised people who are denied the fullness of life. Our communities strive to be places of hospitality, where forgiveness and healing are ongoing, and each person’s culture, gifts, and talents are acknowledged, respected, and celebrated. In keeping with our Mission Statement we are called to help shape communities of gentleness, justice, and peace that witness to the healing, liberating, and empowering Sisters of Notre Dame, UK Saint Julie Billiart founded the Sisters of Notre Dame to make known God’s goodness, especially among the poorest and most abandoned people. Today, Sisters in Britain find themselves engaged in a wide and rich variety of ministries. The sisters contribute to the pastoral work in many dioceses in England and Scotland and to projects for the poor and marginalised around the country. Many sisters have chosen to work with the homeless, asylum seekers, refugees, and others in need of help and support. Other sisters are engaged in work with interfaith groups, spiritual direction, retreat work, and various forms of therapy and counselling work. We too strive to be women of prayer, who seek in every aspect of our lives to be united with God and to be responsive to the Spirit of Jesus, the Spirit of love. http://www.sistersofnotredameuk. org/; kathleen.mcgee@sndden.org. Member of Compass.

Code #404.

Sisters of Our Lady of Providence, UK The Sisters of Our Lady of Providence established several convent schools early in the last century, and they continue to be active in education and parish work with a convent school in Alton, a convent in Basingstoke, and a mission in India where there are now 11 convents. The sisters do not currently have a website. avery.webb@btopenworld. com. Member of Compass.

love of God. Our home base is in Ireland and the UK, with over 20 communities spread across these isles. Our sisters also serve in the U.S., South America, Africa, and Asia. http://www.sacredheartsjm.org/; shjmleader@shjm.org. uk. Member of Compass.

Code #399.

Servite Sisters, UK Servite women desiring to follow Jesus, look to Mary who was the first disciple of Jesus and the best. As Mary did, we strive to listen to the Word of God, live as women of faith, and live in hope. Mary’s patient suffering and her presence at the foot of the cross embodies our charism which is one of compassionate presence. We are open to needs as they arise and change our focus in keeping with emerging needs. As sisters we normally live in community and put ourselves and our gifts at the service of the Church’s mission, welcoming others in a spirit of hospitality. Prayer and contemplation coupled with ministry is integral to our lives. Through our ministries in education and healthcare among others, we nurture in others an awareness of their own dignity and beauty and help them realize their potential. http:// servitesistersinternational.org/; eoriordan@btinternet. com. Member of Compass.

Code #402.

Sisters Hospitallers of the Sacred Heart The Congregation of Sisters Hospitallers is an international Religious Congregation providing health care to people with psychiatric illnesses, people with physical and mental disabilities, people who are elderly or suffering with dementia and people with other illnesses in accordance with our founding charism. From the moment of its foundation, the Congregation has had among its primary objectives the provision of complete care and acceptance of the sick. We aim at caring for the person in her/his entirety, working to maintain or reinsert the person into society and in defence of her/his dignity. councillor@hsc-uk.org; http://www.sistershospitallers.org/. Member of Compass.

Code #428.

Sisters of Christ, UK We are members of an international apostolic congregation in the Roman Catholic Church. Our consecration to God by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience is rooted in our baptism. Gathered together in the diversity of nationalities, countries, activities, and age, we are united in Christ and live together at the service of communion wherever we are sent: into the heart of the world; to be present in people’s lives where there is suffering, oppression and division; to understand, discern and nurture the seeds of unity and hope which are already present in human situations; to risk, if necessary, persecution for the Kingdom and thus be able to proclaim Jesus Christ who is the way of reconciliation and unity. http://www.sistersofchrist.org.uk; joycebone@iname.com. Member of Compass.

Code #403.

Sisters of Christian Instruction (St. Gildas) The apostolic zeal of Gabriel Deshayes and the openess of Michelle Guillaume to the will of God led to the birth of our Congregation in Beignon - Brittany on the 8th November 1820. The spiritual experience of our founders has become for each of us today, a light by which we respond to our vocation in the Church and in the world. Our mission is to witness to Jesus Christ and to proclaim the Gospel. Our first task in the Church and in the world is to be humble witnesses of the love of God. The power of the Gospel message is an invitation to reach out from wherever we are to those who are most affected by injustice and poverty. Today in England, France, Ireland, Africa and Mexico small communities of sisters live in rural areas or small towns, in suburbs, town centres or on housing estates. Activities and professions are varied: Education, social work, care of the sick and elderly, pastoral work, in all its forms. a4386@hotmail.com. Member of Compass.

Code #431. Code #405.

Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions, UK We are committed in a special way to working with women and the young because we believe that when you educate women, you help to educate families and to build a better world. We allow ourselves to be called to account by the Gospel and to respond with responsibility and prophetic ardour similar to those which animated our founder, Euphrasie Barbier. In the light of reflection and research in today’s Church, we are convinced that mission demands solidarity on the one hand and, on the other, a change of direction in the name of the Gospel. The possibilities for ministry here are limitless. At present our apostolic involvement includes teaching, retreat work, parish ministry, adult education, social work, mission appeals, work with immigrants and refugees, care of the elderly, hospital and hospice chaplaincy, working with the homeless, and hospitality for student sisters from Bangladesh, Kenya, Myanmar, and Vietnam. http://www. rndm.org; rndmshields@aol.com. Member of Compass.

Code #395.

Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace (C.S.J.P.) The Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace are an international community built on a rich heritage of promoting social justice as a way to peace. Our charism of peace through justice challenges us to prophetic risk so that God’s reign might be more fully realized. We serve in the Western United States, Eastern United States, the United Kingdom, El Salvador and Haiti. Our ministries include healthcare, education, spirituality, justice advocacy, women and families, and missions. Community life sustains us in ministry. Likewise ministry enlivens and enriches our life in community. Recognizing gospel peace as both gift and task, we believe that prayer is fundamental to our life. We rely on the love and fidelity of God to lead us in the way of peace. http://www.csjp. org. Member of Compass.

Code #227.

Sisters of the Holy Cross We are a community of sisters gathered under the cross where new life emerges. Our way to God is made through our mission in the world. The purpose of our mission is the transformation of society with the Gospel. We work to set the positive energies in human persons free for a Gospel way of life. Together with others we work for justice in the world. We centre our lives in a relationship with God: in personal and community prayer; in the Word of God; in the liturgy; in creation and in interpersonal relationships. holycross@hcengland.co.uk ; http:// www.holycrossengland.org.uk/. Member of Compass.

Code #421.

Sisters of the Holy Family of Bordeaux The Holy Family was founded in 1820 by Pierre Noailles, a priest of Bordeaux. Our Family is characterized by its inclusive nature, incorporating Apostolic and Contemplative sisters who together form a Religious Institute; an Institute of Consecreated Seculars; Priest Associates and Men and Women Lay Associates. We are present on five continents and have communities in 24 countries throughout the world. In our diverse ministries, we continue the mission of Jesus who came to bring good news to the poor and to gather all God’s children into one family. We model our lives on the Holy Family of Nazareth and the first Christians who had but one heart and one mind. Our spirituality calls us to choose life and to live in communion with God and the entire cosmic family. Together we form a sacred community of life whose source is our Trinitarian God. http:// www.holyfamilybordeaux.org; maria@mcrowley.wanadoo. co.uk. Member of Compass.

Code #372.

Society of the Holy Child Jesus We are an international community of Catholic women religious committed to Christ, living their consecrated life in the spirit of the Society founded by Cornelia Connelly in 1846. We believe that God has chosen to need women and men in every age to reveal God’s love as Jesus did. We serve in a variety of educational, pastoral, social, legal and spiritual ministries, through which we continue our mission to help others understand that God lives and acts in them and in our world and to rejoice in God’s presence. Trust and reverence for individual dignity and God’s loving mercy for the human family and for all creation mark our lives and our work wherever we are. europeanprovince@shcj.org; http://www.shcj.org/. Member of Compass.

Code #422.

Stone Dominicans Our religious life is essentially lived in community, which is a sign in the Church and in the world of that fellowship in Christ to which everyone is called. We have prayer in common; we have shared meals, and various forms of relaxation. Our community life is also enhanced by our dependence on one another for our needs, since we hold all things in common. Since we have renounced the intimacy of marriage, friendship is all the more important to us. Our ministries are diverse, but in prayer, listening and mutual support, encouragement and active works, we are united in a Christ-centred purpose. We commit ourselves to a search for Truth, and to the strengthening of justice in our Congregation, and in the wider communities in which we live. Together we journey in hope to make the Incarnation a reality in the lives of all people. valeryop39@googlemail.com; http:// www.stone-dominicans.org.uk. Member of Compass.

Code #430.

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Ursulines of Jesus An international religious congregation, we are women who allow the Holy Spirit to urge us to be the image and presence of Christ in the world today. Today, as at the beginning of our Congregation, the love of Christ spurs us on to look at the pressing needs of our time in order to be at the service of life. Our original ministries of education, nursing and support of priests are now expressed in: parish pastoral ministry, catechesis, spiritual accompaniment, university and hospital chaplaincy, counseling, holistic therapies, healthcare and working with the marginalized. agnescuj@googlemail. com; http://www.ursulinesjesus.org/. Member of Compass.

Code #424.

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Ware Carmel As Christians and Carmelites we try to follow Jesus Christ in faith hope and love for the glory of God and for his reign on earth. The apostolic nature of our contemplative prayer gathers all engaged in the active ministry of the church (priests, theologians and lay persons) and places us at one with the needs and longings of the whole human family. Through the total gift of ourselves to God we strive under the Spirit’s action to establish a community of love. The Eucharist is the focal point of each day and is prolonged and renewed by the Liturgy of the Hours, a celebration of divine praise. Two hours daily are set aside for silent and solitary prayer and there is further time for spiritual reading. Through a careful balance between solitude and life in community and all that is required to earn our own living we try to give gospel values priority. “In the heart of mother Church I will be Love” This is St Therese’s understanding of the life - work of a Carmelite. warecarmel@btinternet.com. Member of Compass.

Code #425

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Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Ireland and Eng-

land The Congregation of the Sacred Hearts represented by the abbreviation SS.CC. after its Latin name Sacrorum Cordium, is a worldwide missionary order whose mission is to contemplate, live, and proclaim God’s love in the world. There are over 1500 in the Congregation made up priests, brothers, and sisters and an increasing number of lay associate members in over 30 countries throughout the world. The Ireland-England Province has its provincial house near Dublin for priests and brothers as well as sisters. There are currently 23 male members and 16 female members involved in a range of ministries from school chaplaincy and retreat work, parish and pastoral support activities as well as missionary support programmes. In Ireland, the community is involved in parish work, chaplaincy, pastoral care, and youth initiatives. In England, the congregation is active in parish work in Ealing, Acton, and Nunhead in South London. http://www.sacred-hearts.net; shane_halpin@yahoo.co.uk. Member of Compass.

Code #378.

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Josephite Community, UK The Josephites are a Roman Catholic congregation of priests and brothers founded in Belgium in 1817 specifically to work with young people. Currently our confrères work in England, Belgium, California, DR Congo, Gabon, and Cameroon. The traditional apostolate of Josephites has been in schools, but in recent years the scope of our work has widened to include parishes and universities. The “Family Spirit” is one of the distinguishing features of the way of life lived by Josephites. Our strong sense of community life expresses itself in a number of ways including our celebrations of the liturgy, sharing meals, and enjoying each other’s company. http:// www.josephiteweb.org; bmuircity@aol.com. Member of Compass.

Code #387.

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Missionaries of the Sacred Heart More than ever, what the world needs now are men and women who can be missionaries of God’s compassion, kindness, gentleness, and healing love. Whether you feel called to be a Religious (a priest or Brother) or lay missionary, we invite you to join our congregation. Through all of our actions and words, we seek to promote healthy relationships with self, others and God, to reach out to the isolated, marginalized and the poor, and to proclaim God’s love to the world. Walk with us as we follow the Way of the Heart and be on earth the Heart of Christ. dnixon@mscvocations.com; http://www. misacor.org/. Member of Compass.

Code #427.

lish Region of Discalced Carmelites have communities at Kensington (London), Boars Hill (Oxford), Gerrards Cross and Preston. We embrace the religious life in friendship and service of Jesus Christ, in imitation of and under the patronage of the Virgin Mary, whose life of faith, simplicity and intimate union with Jesus and his mission, constitutes for us the interior model. Our vocation aspires to union with God by the way of contemplation and apostolic zeal indissolubly united, and to the formation of a fraternal community as a sign of communion in the world. Prayer, which is a life of prayer and a prayer of life, is nourished by listening to the Word of God and the liturgy and with the joys and hopes, sorrows and anxieties of the Church and of humanity. It is a way of life of faith, hope and love. http://www.carmelite.org.uk; mmcgoldrickocd@gmail. com. Member of Compass.

Code #375.

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Salesians of Don Bosco, UK The Salesians of Don Bosco, (SDB) are an international Roman Catholic Religious Order of men dedicated to be signs and bearers of the love of God for young people, especially those who are disadvantaged. Founded by Saint John Bosco in Italy during the 19th century, we now number over 16,000 Priests and Brothers, present in 128 different countries all over the world. Wherever we work, the development of the young through education and evangelization is the focus of all our concern because we believe that our total dedication to the young is our best gift to humanity. Saint John Bosco said, “I have promised God that I would give of myself to my last breath for my poor boys.” In the Salesian province of Great Britain we have over 80 Salesians (Priests and Brothers) working from eight communities, with responsibility for schools, parishes, youth work, and a retreat center. We collaborate with other members of the Salesian Family including the Salesian Sisters, Cooperators, Volunteers of Don Bosco, and past pupils. http://www.salesians.org.uk/; provincial@ salesians.org.uk. Member of Compass.

Code #400.

Servites, UK Before the Servites ever existed as an official religious Order, seven prosperous men came together in the city of Florence, Italy. As a reflection of the penitential spirit of the times, it had been the custom of these men to meet regularly as members of a religious society established in honor of Mary, the Mother of God. Eventually, the seven left their comfortable homes, put aside their finery and went to live together in a ramshackle building. Today Servite Friars are found in Europe, North and South America Africa, Asia, and Australia. From a humble beginning we have been blessed with a long and rich history. Like our Seven Founders, we go where the needs of God’s people demand and seek the perfection of the Gospel way of life under the protection of Mary, the Mother and Servant of the Lord. http://www.servitechurch. org; patryalosm@aol.com. Member of Compass.

Code #401.

The Society of Jesus Founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1540, and living in the spirit of his Spiritual Exercises, we are servants of Christ participating in the Church’s overall mission of evangelisation. We seek to proclaim Christ’s love by our service of the poor and our work for justice. We seek to uncover His presence in our world through our engagement with culture and through dialogue with men and women of other faiths. We seek to promote His kingdom by being instruments of reconciliation, in humanity’s relationship with God, with creation, and amongst peoples. We are sent to where the needs are greatest, and in particular to the frontiers where faith and culture meet, where peoples of different faiths and no faith encounter one another. We receive particular missions entrusted to us by the Pope for the service of the Church. matthew.power@jesuits.net; http://www.jesuit. org.uk/. Member of Compass.