A heart yearning to help

What drew you to religious life?

Prayer. I grew up in a very hope-filled, charismatic, and devotional environment. I had a good prayer life, and I was eager to increase it. As it grew, it drew me toward religious life.

Your favorite way to pray?

I pray very well late at night with minimum light, on the floor, and occasionally with music playing in the background.

Best part of living in community?

Being here for each other. Living in community has taught me the truth that when you think you are giving a lot you are actually receiving even more.

What gives you hope about religious life?

The desire of the young people in my generation to fall in love with Christ and the church through service, Eucharistic adoration, and work.

People would be surprised to learn . . .

In my life “B.C.” (before convent) I enjoyed being in beauty pageants. I had the honor of being crowned Miss Citronnelle 2004 [a Haitian beauty pageant].

A heart yearning to help

sister Guerline JosePh, F.M.a.

Sister Guerline Joseph grew up in a devout family of Haitian immigrants. She dreamt of being a flight attendant or maybe a professional athlete, but at the same time Feed the Children TV commercials made her heart yearn to help others. She donated enough to regularly hang photos of “her kids” on the family refrigerator. Then one day she met the Salesian Sisters through their youth ministry and her journey into religious life began.

community celebrations, and province-wide gatherings. Our ministries are broad and diversified. Founded in 18th Century France by a Jesuit and lay woman, our mission Then and Today is to bring the Gospel message of Jesus out in the midst of the world, witnessed through our own lives of service to the Church and God’s people. Vocations Ministry, 1365 Northampton St., Holyoke, MA 01040; (413) 534-4502; e-mail: vocations@dhmna.org; website: www.dhmna.org. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

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Daughters of Wisdom

(D.W.) Founded in France in 1703, the Daughters of Wisdom are called in community to seek and contemplate Divine Wisdom present in a world that hungers for meaning, justice, and compassion. We seek to bring the message of Jesus, Incarnate Wisdom, to people experiencing injustice, violence, poverty, and oppression, especially women and children. As an international Congregation, we minister in the United States and 21 other countries to those in need of education, health care, basic human and spiritual resources. Sr. Lucy Clynes, D.W., 385 Ocean Avenue, Islip, NY 11751; (631) 277-2660 ext. 11; e-mail: vocation@daughtersofwisdom.org; website: www.daughtersofwisdom.org.

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Dominican Sisters (O.P.) Dominican Sisters live in many locations throughout the U.S. We share a common heritage, and are influenced by differences in our geography and history. As Dominicans, we claim preaching as our mission, supported by a life of prayer and study in community. In apostolic congregations members often live in the locale where our particular ministries are located. Our preaching may take many forms, such as parish or diocesan ministry, education or health care, advocacy for justice, legal aid, the arts, spirituality or missionary activity. In all our ministries Dominican women strive for integrity in serving God and creation in the 21st century. Women in their 20’s - 40’s are invited to contact a Dominican congregation for specific information about the process for joining this mission as a vowed member. Women are also invited to obtain information about retreat opportunities and volunteer programs at a nearby Dominican community. Locate one by visiting our website: www.domlife.org/Vocation.

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Dominican Sisters (O.P.)—Adrian,

MI We Adrian Dominican Sisters are 770 vowed women. We serve in various parts of the world: California, Mid-Atlantic States, Florida, Michigan, Illinois, Canada, the Dominican Republic, and the Philippines. We minister as lawyers, doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and pastoral ministers in the parish, parish administrators, and educators in elementary, high school, college and university. We sponsor and own the following institutions: Regina Dominican High School for Girls in Wilmette, IL, Rosarian Academy, West Palm Beach, FL and two hospitals Santa Cruz, CA and Henderson, NV. We continue the Dominican tradition of preaching through prayer, study, ministry and community. We invite you to learn more about us at www.adriandominicans.org. Or better yet, come and meet us. Vocation Director, 1257 E. Siena Heights Dr. Adrian, MI 492211973, (517) 266 3537 or e-mail: vocations@ adriandominicans.org.

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Dominican Sisters (O.P.)—Amityville,

NY Our family consists of vowed members, Associates and Volunteers. Our lives are shaped by prayer, common life, study, and mission. “We Dominican women religious, called to be signs of joy and hope, commit ourselves to incarnating the Gospel, deepening our life of prayer, searching for Truth, discerning the needs of the Church and ministering to the People of God.” We live out our Dominican call to preach the truth in a variety of ministries. We invite you to visit our websites: www.amityvilleop.org; www.catholicdominicansisters.org or to contact Sister Marenid Fabre, OP at (631) 842-6000; e-mail: mfabreop@ amityop.org.

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Dominican Sisters (O.P.)—Blauvelt, NY Our Dominican motto: to praise, to bless, to preach the Word of God frames our lives of prayer, study, common life and ministry. We endeavor to proclaim the good news of the compassionate love of God for each person with a special consciousness of and presence to those who are poor and on the margins of society. In living out this mission, we serve in a variety of ministries including education, social services, health care, pastoral care, peace and justice, and prison ministry. We have committed ourselves to intentionally embrace the future with hope and recognize that God’s design is one that leads us to a greater understanding of the sacredness and oneness of all creation. We invite you to join us. To learn about our life and ministries, visit our website www.opblauvelt.org, our blog: opblauvelt.blogspot.com or contact our vocation minister, Sr. Kathy O’Hanlon, O.P.; e-mail: kohanlonop@netzero.net.

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Dominican Sisters (O.P.)—Caldwell, NJ We, Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell, are a community of vowed women religious responding to God’s call and united in our quest for the unfolding revelation of God. We preach the Word of God through our lives of contemplative prayer, study, and ministry in response to the needs of our time. Together we have chosen three directions: to reclaim our passion for contemplation; to hold the promotion of justice as a singular priority; and to study, live, and teach the mysteries of the universe and the sacredness of all creation. We live out these directions as we minister in education at all levels from preschool to graduate school, child care centers, parish ministry, pastoral care, health care, senior housing facilities, advocacy for government and corporate practices, and earth literacy. We welcome other women to share this life with us. Visit our website: www.caldwellop.org. Be in touch with us: (973) 403-3331; e-mail us at: dominicans@caldwellop.org.

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Dominican Sisters (O.P.)—Grand Rapids,

MI Drawn into the love of our God, we are vowed Dominican women preachers of hope: preaching by our very being, preaching the Word, and preaching in diverse forms through our ministries. Through prayer, study, common life, and ministry, we strive to live the gospel, embodying God’s compassion for our needy world. We are contemplative Dominican women who desire to become the prayer that we pray, both individually and communally. We have a passion for justice, a desire to be in right relationship with God, one another, and the earth. Our ministries are as diverse and creative as are the gifts and talents of our members. We serve primarily in Michigan, New Mexico as well as in 17 other states and in Peru and Honduras. Join our Sisters and Associates in preaching the Gospel! Sr. Katheryn Sleziak, O.P., 2025 East Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3895; (616) 643-0378; e-mail: ksleziak@grdominicans.org. Visit our website: www.grdominicans.org.

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Dominican Sisters (O.P.)—Mission San Jose,

Fremont, CA Is God calling you to a BOLD Awakening? Is there a “God hunger” within you? Does the love of God tug at your heart? Does a “one soul and one heart in God” community resonate with your deepest desires and greatest hopes? Contact the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose (Order of Preachers)—joyful Gospel women whose prayer, study, community, and ministry empower them to preach Jesus Christ by varied missions of evangelization and education that promote justice and peace. Inspired by Saint Dominic, Saint Catherine of Siena, and foundress Mother Pia Backes, we center our lives on the Word of God, contemplate God’s Truth, and share it with others. We serve in education, pastoral, health care, social service, peace and justice and media ministries. Preferentially, we serve those who are young, poor or vulnerable in the United States, Mexico, and Guatemala. Initial contact: Sr. Pauline Bouton, (510)789-7079 or vocations@msjdominicans. org; Vocation Director: Sr. Marcia Krause, (510) 933-6333; 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539-5829. Visit our website: www.msjdominicans.org.

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Dominican Sisters (O.P.)—Racine, WI In harmony with our Dominican heritage of study and contemplation, we strive to be listeners and bearers of God’s Word. We are women “committed to truth and compelled to justice” who serve by our life-giving presence in areas of education, pastoral and retreat ministry, spiritual guidance, health care, and social justice. We stand in solidarity with people who are oppressed and alienated by unjust systems. At this urgent time in the church and global community, Racine Dominicans invite others to join them in community life, prayer, and ministry. Contact: Sister

Kathy Slesar, O.P., 5635 Erie Street, Racine, WI 54302-1900; (262) 898-4083; e-mail: vocations@racinedominicans.org; website: www.racinedominicans.org. Also visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/RacineOP.

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Dominican Sisters (O.P.)—San Rafael,

CA Since 1850 the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have been a vital part of the history and development of California, its people, and its church. We have established convents, schools, and hospitals throughout California and Nevada. We are committed to the Mission of Dominic: to proclaim God’s Word in our world. We serve in a broad array of ministries: education, health care, social service, pastoral care, advocacy for justice, and spiritual guidance. With our lives rooted in God’s truth and love, we are dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel in a world full of people who hunger and thirst for God’s love. We celebrate our calling as preachers and we welcome other women to join us in community and ministry. Sr. Patricia Farrell, O.P., 1520 Grand Avenue, San Rafael, CA 949012236; (415) 257-4939; fax: (415) 453-8367; email: vocations@sanrafaelop.org; website: www. sanrafaelop.org.

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Dominican Sisters (O.P.)—Sinsinawa, WI As Dominicans we trace our roots to the 13th century when St. Dominic founded the Order of Preachers (O.P.). That provides us with nearly 800 years of history as members of a worldwide Dominican Family. Our U.S. congregation was founded in Wisconsin by an Italian Dominican missionary, Samuel Mazzuchelli, O.P. in 1847. Fr. Samuel, currently recognized as “Venerable,” is well on his way to being named a saint by the Vatican. Today more than 500 Dominican Sisters from Sinsinawa are “called to proclaim

the Gospel through the ministry of preaching and teaching in order to participate in

the building of a holy and just society” and minister in dioceses all over the United States and in Bolivia, Italy, Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago. Share in the vitality of Dominican life. Contact: Sr. Jeri Cashman, 585 County Road Z, Sinsinawa, WI 53824; e-mail: jericashman@ gmail.com. Please visit us at: www.sinsinawa. org; www.facebook.com/sinsinawa; www.catherinescafe.blogspot.com.

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Dominican Sisters (O.P.)—Sparkill, NY We are Women Making a Difference! We are joyful, itinerant preachers who use our individual gifts and interests to empower the poor, oppressed and spiritually deprived. We use our gifts in teaching and nursing, as pastoral ministers, campus ministers, childcare providers, housing administrators and social workers to proclaim the Good News. Our ministries expand throughout the United States as well as in Pakistan. Listen for your call and respond. Contact: Sr. Margaret Palliser, O.P., 175 Route 340, Sparkill, NY 10976; (845) 359-4079; e-mail: margaret. palliser@sparkill.org; website: www.sparkill.org.

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IL We, Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois, are rooted in the mission of Jesus. Filled with the joy of the Gospel we are committed to bringing hope to our world. As St. Dominic did in 13th century Spain, we preach the Gospel in our own time and place, centered in prayer, study, ministry, and community life. We serve in Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, South Dakota, Washington, DC and Peru, South America. If you are a woman 18 to 34 and would like more information please contact: Sr. Teresa Marron, O.P., Vocation Director, 700 Ashland Ave., Chicago Heights, IL 60411; (708) 207-1874; e-mail: srteresa@spdom.org; website: www.springfieldop.org. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

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Dominican Sisters (O.P.)—Tacoma,

WA Nourished by prayer and study, supported by community, and energized by ministry we, the Dominican Sisters of Tacoma, are committed to preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As a community, we preach Jesus’ love and compassion to the people of God through our diverse ministries in Washington and California. These ministries include education, health care, ministry to the developmentally delayed (L’Arche), social service, housing, ministry to undocumented people, women’s spirituality (Catherine Place), campus ministry, parish ministry, and literacy tutoring. In our Mission Statement we have pledged ourselves “. . . .to collaborate in networks of spiritual, educational, and political commitment to create a just society that addresses basic human needs and ends the violence that erodes our planet.” We invite and welcome women who have come alive in the Word of God and who share our joy and energy for preaching the Good News of Jesus to God’s people everywhere. Come; create your future with us! Sr. Gretta Woodlock, O.P., 935 Fawcett Ave., S., Tacoma, WA 98402; (253) 579-4060; fax: (253) 272-8790; e-mail: gretta@tacomaop. org; website: www.tacomaop.org.

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Dominican Sisters of Divine Providence A contemplative-active community. Our main purpose as religious is to be deeply immersed in God through a serious prayer life. The specific work of the community is the spreading of the Kingdom of God through the apostolate of teaching. Our apostolic work flows from, alternates with, and is sustained by our prayer life. In a joyful and relaxing atmosphere we work together, share our gifts, and recognize and appreciate one another’s contributions and uniqueness. To contact us: 25 Harmony School Road, Flemington, NJ 08822; (908) 782-1504; fax: (908) 788-7394; e-mail: smtolp@yahoo.com.

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Dominican Sisters of Peace (O.P.) We are Dominican Sisters whose charism of preaching flows from our contemplation, study, and community. We are 600 Sisters and 500 Associates who live and minister in many states and in Honduras, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, and Vietnam. We are committed to greater involvement in the global community, simplicity of life, and itinerancy. Our diverse ministries include education, health care, social work, spiritual direction, parish-based ministries, among others. We serve in colleges, secondary and elementary schools, literacy centers, ecology and spiritual outreach centers, retreat centers, parishes, prisons, and more. We work to create environments of peace by promoting non-violence, unity in diversity, reconciliation, and justice through solidarity, especially for women and children. For more information, please contact Sisters Pat Dual, Pat Twohill or Cathy Arnold at 1220 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44313, toll free 1-855-313-3131 or e-mail: vocations@oppeace.org; website: www.oppeace.org.

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Faithful Companions of Jesus

(F.C.J) We, Sisters Faithful Companions of Jesus, with Mary and the holy women, follow Jesus to the Cross and beyond…. Our Foundress, Marie Madeleine, had a great love of Jesus which led her to seek constantly to do God’s will. Ignatian spirituality is at the root of our way of life. Through discernment we seek to become contemplatives in action. God calls through the everyday events of our lives and of our world. In a world often torn apart by violence and poverty we offer our whole selves for whatever God is asking of us. We desire to be sent with Jesus, accompanying him with loving fidelity. At the heart of our apostolic religious life is our sharing of the Eucharist and of our whole lives together in community. We live in small communities, often multicultural and intergenerational, and are closely connected to our sisters internationally. FCJ’s are willing to be sent anywhere for the sake of the Gospel. For information, please contact Sr. Ellen McCarthy, emccarthyfcj@gmail.com or Sr. Alicia Pérez, aliciapereza@gmail.com. Find us on: website: www. fcjsisters.org; Twitter@FCJsisters; Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/pages/FCJ-Young-AdultNetwork/236227646401517; Blog: fcjsisters. wordpress.com.

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Felician Franciscan Sisters (C.S.S.F.)—Our Lady of Hope Prov-

ince, North America We, the Felician Sisters, are an active contemplative congregation of consecrated women founded by Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska. Our charism is to imitate her boundless love of God and surrender to God’s will in compassionate service, total availability and concern for the salvation of all people. We live and pray together in community, and follow the rule of St. Francis of Assisi. Responding to the needs of God’s people and of the times, we minister in health care, pastoral care, education, social work, spiritual and administrative services and other Churchrelated ministries. Today, Felician Franciscan Sisters minister to God’s people in the United States, Canada, Haiti, Brazil, Poland, Italy, England, France, Kenya, Estonia, Russia, Ukraine and the Amazon. Find out more about us at www.feliciansistersna.org or contact the Voca-

tion Center at navocations@feliciansisters.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

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Franciscan Daughters of Mary (F.D.M.) The Franciscan Daughters of Mary, consecrated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, are contemplative/active missionaries dedicated to upholding the dignity of every human person from the moment of conception until natural death, as is reflected in our fourth vow. We do this through a very active prayer life from which all of our apostolates flow. Faithful daughters of the Church, we serve Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Author of Life, with joyful simplicity in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Some of our apostolic works include; daily prayers for priests, operating a crisis pregnancy center, providing nutrition to needy friends and neighbors, running a free medical clinic for the uninsured individuals, teaching the Catholic faith to young people and being a beacon of “Hope” and a light for “Life” in our present “Culture of Death.” For more information please visit our website: www.fdofmary.org or e-mail us: fdmvoc1@gmail.com.

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Franciscan Missionaries of Mary

(F.M.M.) We are 6,600 sisters from different nations and cultures serving in 76 countries. We are present in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, Australia, and North America. Prayer and community life are essential to our mission. Our ministries include education, health care, social services, prison ministry, pastoral ministry, parish work, soup kitchens, religious education, and working with immigrants and refugees. “Be ready to go anywhere to proclaim the Good News,” said our foundress, Blessed Mary of the Passion. Other saints and beatified members of our order include 7 martyrs and Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta, FMM. For more information contact: Sr. Sheila Lehmkuhle, FMM, 4311 Grove Ave., Stickney, IL 60402; (847) 421-7265; e-mail: fmmvoc@aol.com; website: www.fmmusa.org.

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Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of

Sorrows (O.S.F.) A Franciscan missionary in China, Bishop Rafael Angelo Palazzi, founded our community in 1939. Our founder entrusted us with a spirit of zeal for Evangelization and Catechesis. As Consecrated Religious we are united to the poor, chaste and obedient Jesus. As Franciscans we witness to the Good News through the joy and hospitality we provide in our apostolates of retreat work, catechesis, teaching in Catholic schools and parish work. We live a vibrant community life, rooted in the Eucharist with a fervent commitment to prayer. We have a special devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, as co-redemptrix with Christ at the foot of the Cross, and there we stand together with Jesus and Mary in the Church’s great mission for the salvation of souls. We welcome women, 18–49, to contact the Vocation Directress, 3600 SW 170th Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97006-5099; (503) 649-7127; e-mail: fmsols.form@gmail. com; website: www.olpretreat.org.

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[Hospital Sisters of St. Francis] We are committed to proclaiming the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis and our founding Sisters by prayer and service with others. We remain dedicated to a wholehearted response to the sick, poor, and needy as we strive to bring Christ’s healing presence to suffering humanity with simplicity and compassionate care. We are an international congregation with community members serving God’s people through healing ministries of many types. We sponsor Hospital Sisters Health System, Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, Chiara Center and a mission in Tanzania. We have Provinces in Germany, Poland, USA, Japan, and India. Membership Invitation: Vocation Director, St. Francis Convent, 4849 LaVerna Road, Springfield, IL 62707. (217) 522-3386; e-mail: discern@hsosfusa.org; website: www.franciscansatspfld.org.

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Franciscan Sisters of Allegany (O.S.F.) The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany seek to live the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We witness to God’s love in the Franciscan tradition by living as sisters with all creation, and by serving others, especially those who are poor and marginalized. We are committed to a Gospel stance of nonviolence, justice, peace and integrity of creation. We share our Franciscan charism of joy, simplicity and hospitality within varied ministries on the East Coast of the United States, in Jamaica, Brazil, and Bolivia. As Christ-centered women of hope, we support one another in community and prayer, and we welcome women who seek the same spiritual values. Sr. Jo Marie Streva, OSF, Initial Formation Office, 1410-1 Park Shore Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33901, (239) 332-5260; e-mail: fsainquiry@yahoo.com; website: www. alleganyfranciscans.org.

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Franciscan Sisters of Chicago (O.S.F.) Modeled after the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare and the early brothers and sisters we take our inspiration from the Gospels, following Jesus. We call it Franciscan Evangelical Life. Our witness is the witness of our lives. As Francis said, “Preach with your example, and if necessary, with your words.” Thus we actively labor in ministries of service and prayer, joyfully sharing the gifts of talents and skills given by the Holy Spirit, for the building up of the kingdom of God in justice, mercy, and peace. Vocation Minister, Sr. Lois Marie Rossi, 3115 N. Karlov Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641; (773) 328-5566; e-mail: lrossi@franciscancommunities.com; or Vocation Coordinator, Carol Lackie (630) 2433555; e-mail: clackie@chicagofranciscans.com; website: www.chicagofranciscans.org.

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Franciscan Sisters of Dubuque, Iowa

(O.S.F.) We are rooted in the Gospel and in the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare. We strive to live in right relationship with all creation by deepening our relationship with Mother Earth and Sister Water, by standing with persons who are poor and by making peace and practicing non-violence. We are a group of 300 sisters, 130 associates, and numerous volunteers. We serve in a variety of ministries in 11 states, Honduras, Canada, and St. Lucia. We partner with other religious congregations and civic organizations to respond to those whose needs are greatest in this country and abroad. Our strength, our hope and our joy flow from our commitment to prayer, to each other, and to the people God calls us to serve in love. To learn more about our life, visit our website www.osfdbq.org or Facebook page www.facebook.com/dubuquefranciscans; e-mail us at Heldorferv@osfdbq.org; call/text us at (952) 457-5193; or visit us in Dubuque, Iowa!

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Franciscan Sisters of John the Baptist

(FSJB) We are a new community, established October 2, 2006 in the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois. According to the example of John the Baptist, we dedicate ourselves to a life of limitless humility and self-renunciation. In this way we strive to decrease so Christ can increase. We want our lifestyle to be one of total trust in God. An indispensable part of our charism is to pray daily for priests and seminarians. We commit ourselves to the service of Christ through His brothers and sisters, according to the needs of the Church and society under the guidance of the local Bishop. We are open to nursing, teaching, catechesis, and more. We are a contemplative-active community faithful to the Holy Father and to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. We live a joyful and strong community life, rooted in the Eucharist and a solid prayer life and we wear a religious habit. Contact: Mother M. Vaclava Ballon, FSJB, 1209 E. Lake Ave., Peoria, IL 61616; (309) 688-3500; e-mail: fsjbpeoria@yahoo.com; website: www. sistersofjohnthebaptist.org.

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Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of

Perpetual Help (O.S.F.) Our mission is to be a transforming presence in society through witnessing Gospel values. Women of faith, prophetic vision and courage, our 94 sisters serve the poor and empower others to live the gospel with hope and joy. Our ministries in 13 states include pastoral care, education, health care, youth ministry and social services. As Franciscan sisters, we relate to creation as sister and have the same mission as St. Francis did to “go and repair.” We strive to foster relationships of interdependence that ensure a just, sustainable and vibrant earth community. We seek to change the framework from which humanity operates, and restore respect for a deep connectedness with earth. Our foundress, Mother Ernestine Matz, stated, “There is no place too far, no service too humble, and no person too lowly.” For information: www.fsolph.org; e-mail: vocations@fsolph.org; Vocations, 335 South Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, Missouri, 63122; Phone 314-965-3700; Fax: 314-965-3710.

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to promoting sustainability, seeking peace and justice for all, and inviting new members to join us on our Franciscan journey. The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration have prayed 24/7 since 1878. This Eucharistic Adoration is the essence of who we are and what we do. Today our sisters, affiliates and prayer partners live a spirituality of Loving Presence in mission, in community, and in solidarity with the oppressed. We minister throughout the United States as well as Canada, Guam, Mexico and Africa. We offer a wide variety of ministry options including education, health care, parish—just to name a few. Let’s talk. Membership Office, 912 Market Street, La Crosse, WI 54601-8800; (888) 683FSPA (toll free); e-mail: membership@fspa.org; website: www.fspa.org. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

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Franciscan Sisters of Saint Eliza-

beth (F.S.S.E.) Following in the footsteps of our Founder Blessed Ludovico and living under the Third Order Regular Rule of Saint Francis, we commit ourselves to a Gospel life of poverty, chastity, and obedience. As a multi-cultural community, we minister to God’s people on five continents. Worldwide we daily unite ourselves as community through our common celebration of the Holy Eucharist, Divine Office, Holy Hour, and meditation. We offer our service through education, health care, parish ministry, care of the elderly, and evangelization. We joyfully embrace living in community, sharing a life of prayer while being active in our ministries. Are you called to journey with us? Call, write, or e-mail. Request information; come visit. The first step of the journey is yours to take. Let us assist you along the way. Vocation Office, Franciscan Sisters of Saint Elizabeth, 499 Park Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054; (973) 539-3797; e-mail: sr_ cathylynn@yahoo.com; website: www.franciscansisters.com.

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Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement

(S.A.) We are a community of women founded in 1898 who share a vowed life within the context of community. Our spiritual and community life nurture and make possible our ministries that vary according to ones gifts and background. At present our sisters minister in the United States, Canada, Italy, Japan, Philippines and Brazil. We are currently involved in faith formation, pastoral ministry, social services, retreat and guest house ministry. Vocation Ministry, 41 Old Highland Turnpike, Garrison, NY 10524; (845) 230-8200; e-mail: vocation.ministry@graymoor.org; website: www.graymoor.org.

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Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred

Heart—Frankfort, IL (OSF) We, the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, are called by God to live the Gospel life after the manner of St. Francis of Assisi as women religious. We joyfully embrace our vowed life in community which is sustained by our personal and communal prayer and sisterly love. We were founded in the United States, in Avilla, Indiana in 1876. From the very beginning our sisters did a variety of ministries. We continue this tradition through our ministries in health care, social service programs, education, parish and pastoral ministry, retreat work and ministry among the base communities in the Amazon. We are currently in Indiana, Illinois, California, West Virginia, and Brazil (in South America). Contact the Vocation Director: 9201 West St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL 60423; (815) 464-3848 or (815) 464-3873; e-mail: vocations@fssh.net; website: www.fssh.net.

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Glenmary Home Mission Sisters

of America The Glenmary Sisters provide missionary services to all God’s children in the Southeastern United States including Appalachia. Serving in areas where the Catholic population is less than 2 percent, their ministry is guided by the Corporal Works of Mercy to: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit those in prison, and bury the dead. Through the Glenmary Sister’s ministry of presence and willingness to share in the daily struggles of the families where they serve, the people of these areas come to understand the love and concern of the Catholic Church and their own dignity as children of God. Contact: Barbara O’Nan, email: barbara@glenmarysisters.org or Sr. Sharon Miller; e-mail: srsharon@glenmarysisters. org; website: www.glenmarysisters.org or call 1-800-301-2689. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

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Good Shepherd Sisters (G.S.S.) We are an international congregation with over 4,000 vowed members both apostolic and contemplative. We have communities in 71 countries throughout the world. Our mission is one of reconciliation. We believe that, “One Person is of More Value than a World.” Through our prayer and ministry we strive to model our lives after the heart of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who left the 99 to respond to the one in special need. Our apostolic work includes a variety of human services, primarily social work and social justice advocacy with a particular focus on women and children. Our contemplative prayer strives to bring the liberating love of Jesus, the Good Shepherd to all of God’s people. Vocation Directors: Christine Alvarez, (732) 946-0515; e-mail: gsvocny@optonline.net. Sr. Jean Marie Fernandez, (415) 568-2822; e-mail: jmfrgs@ gmail.com; Sr. Mary Ann Giordano, (215) 7828627; e-mail: sunset@catholic.org; US Website: www.goodshepherdsisters.org; Sr. Barbara Wells, Winnipeg. MB; (204) 336-5282; e-mail: barbarawellsrgs@gmail.com; Canada Website: www.goodshepherdsisterscanada.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 27. Code #077. Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart

(G.N.S.H.) Grey Nuns live our vocation in an apostolic religious congregation. We collaborate with others to create a more compassionate world in the spirit of the gospel and our foundress, St. Marguerite d’Youville, Mother of Universal Charity. Social justice, nonviolence and care of the earth are important values in our living, praying and working. Our Sisters are engaged in ministries which utilize their God-given talents and gifts in response to the emerging concerns of our world. We are present in 9 dioceses, on the East Coast of the U.S. If you are a woman between the ages of 20-45 with enough love in your heart to serve those in need, and are ready to explore our life and mission, please contact our Vocation Director: 1750 Quarry Road, Yardley, PA 19067; 215-968-4236; Vocations@ greynun.org; www.greynun.org.

See ad on page 40. Code #183.

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Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters (S.Sp.S.) As an international community of nearly 3,200 women ministering in 49 countries, we are called to bring the Good News of Jesus to all. Called by the Spirit, we embrace the world and are sent to people of diverse cultures, religions, and backgrounds. We participate in the mission of Jesus through education, health care, parish and social services, spiritual direction, and in many other ways in which we can be of service to others. We use our talents to nurture and enrich life, especially where that life is vulnerable. Prayer, presence, community, and service are an important part of our life and mission. We invite Catholic women who want to create a more just and loving world to come and join us! Vocation Ministry Office, Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters, 319 Waukegan Rd., Northfield, IL 60093; phone: (847) 441-0126 ext. 704; e-mail: sspsovm@aol. com; or visit our web site at: www.ssps-usa.org.

See ad on page 38. Code #127.

Holy Union Sisters (S.U.S.C.) Holy Union Sisters are “called to be at the heart of the world revealing God’s love.” Faithful to our name, we strive to bring union to our world by working among different cultures, ethnic groups, the deprived and marginalized. Our desire for union impels us to collaborate with others. In a time of unprecedented change for our world, we choose to live in a life-giving relationship with ourselves, with those with whom we live in community, with all God’s people and with the whole of Creation. Founded in 1826 in northern France, we are present today in eleven countries. Holy Union Sisters serve as parish ministers, chaplains, teachers, administrators, caregivers to the elderly and in ministries among immigrants. Contact us at husvocations@gmail. com. You can learn more about us by visiting our website: www.holyunionsisters.org.

See ad on page 31. Code #368.

Hospitaler Sisters of Mercy (H.S.M.) The Congregation of the Hospitaler Sisters of Mercy was founded in Rome, Italy in 1821 by the servant of God, Princess Teresa Orsini Doria

Pamphili, with specific charism of ‘Caring for the Sick.’ To assist Jesus in His suffering membership is realized through our service in hospitals and nursing homes where we care for the sick. This charism took root in the USA in 1966 at the invitation of His Excellency Most Rev. Celestino J. Damiano, Bishop of Camden, NJ to staff and administer Our Lady’s Multi-Care Center in Pleasantville, NJ and the Bishop McCarthy Residence in Vineland, NJ. Since 2000 we also administer Villa Raffaella, our own Assisted Living facility. If you feel Jesus is calling you to follow Him, please contact us. Sr. Theresina Thadathil, H.S.M., 917 S. Main St., Pleasantville, NJ 08232; (609) 4426839; e-mail: hospitaler@comcast.net; website: www.hospitalersistersofmercy.org.

See ad on page 52. Code #436.

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Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (I.B.V.M.)

[Loretto/Loreto Sisters] IBVM Sisters are an apostolic community of Catholic women present in 26 countries across six continents. We live our Ignatian spirituality—contemplative in action— so cherished by our founder, Mary Ward, who in 1609 believed that “women in time to come would do great things.” We believe that women have great gifts to offer in promoting freedom, justice and integrity within church and society. We discern and embrace God’s desire in today’s changing and challenging times. We serve in educational, pastoral, and social ministries as parish ministers, religious education directors, teachers, spiritual directors, counselors, campus ministers, caregivers to women in need, and ministries among immigrants. With singlehearted love we hold ourselves open and ready to undertake whatever is for the greater glory of God and the good of those we serve. Contact Sr. Claire Vandborg, IBVM; (630) 868-2904; e-mail: vocation@ibvm.us. Visit our website: www.ibvm.us.

Code #210.

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Little Company of Mary Sisters

(L.C.M.) We, the Little Company of Mary Sisters, are an international congregation named for the little group of faithful followers who remained in the company of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, at the foot of the Cross. Upon founding the LCM Sisters in Nottingham, England in 1877, Venerable Mary Potter dedicated her community to the Maternal Heart of Mary. We bear witness to the healing presence of Jesus through our spiritual and physical care of the poor, sick, suffering, and dying in our midst, and by constant prayer for the sick and dying of the world. We welcome single women, ages 21 to 45, of diverse cultures, talents, and life experiences who have the health and desire to follow Jesus in gospel living as consecrated women. Contact: Sister Jean Stickney, L.C.M., (708) 2295797 or Suzanne Petrouski, (708) 229-5095, American Province LCM Sisters, 9350 South California Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805; e-mail: vocations@lcmh.org; website: www. lcmsisters.org.

See ad on page 40. Code #039. Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary

(L.S.J.M.) The Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary are an active-contemplative community of religious women called to meet Christ in the poor, in one another, in the created world and in the Eucharist. Embracing the spirituality of Charles de Foucauld, our mission is to Cry the Gospel with our lives. We live in community. Daily Eucharist, morning and evening prayer, adoration, service and hospitality are hallmarks of our life. Our apostolate includes a crisis center for the poor, a soup kitchen, a residential program for homeless men, a representative payee program and a good neighbor program. We were founded in 1974 by Sr. Mary Elizabeth Gintling who described our community as women “loving God together”, and as “wounded people healing wounded people”. Please contact: Sr. Marilyn Bouchard, P.O. Box 1755, Salisbury, MD 21802; (410) 5431645; e-mail: lsjm@comcast.net; website: www. thejosephhouse.org. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 38. Code #361.

Little Sisters of the Poor (L.S.P.) Little Sisters of the Poor (L.S.P.) We are an international congregation living the Beatitudes and serving the needy elderly in the spirit of St. Jeanne Jugan, one of our Church’s newest saints (canonized in 2009). In addition to the three traditional vows, we make a fourth vow of hospitality, through which we dedicate our lives to the aged poor, with whom we become one family. The words of St. Jeanne Jugan are our inspiration as we spend our lives in humble service: “Making the elderly happy, that is what counts. . .Never forget that the poor are Our Lord; it is Jesus whom you care for in them.” Through our vocation we wish to give quiet witness to the dignity of every human life, until the very end. The Association Jeanne Jugan is comprised of Catholic lay men and women who share in our spirit and mission. Visit our website: www.littlesistersofthepoor. org or contact us at 601 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, MD 21228; e-mail: serenity@littlesistersofthepoor.org.

Code #041.

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Marianist Sisters, Daughters of Mary Im-

maculate (F.M.I) The Marianist Sisters are the women vowed religious in the Marianist Family. We continue the risk-taking faith of our foundress, Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon, as educators in the faith and in developing faith communities in collaboration with the laity, and in the service of women, youth, and the poor. We often work in collaboration with the Society of Mary, the men vowed religious in the Marianist Family.FMI’s serve in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and the United States (Dayton, OH and San Antonio, TX). In the United States we still have much of the pioneer spirit, with “a mission to spread the Marianist Charism wherever we are.” Vocation Office: Sr. Nicole Trahan, FMI, 1566 Crescent Blvd., Kettering, OH 45409; (937) 938-1882; ntrahan@gmail.com. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #105.

Marianites of Holy Cross (M.S.C.) United with Mary standing at the foot of the cross, we, Marianites of Holy Cross, are APOSTOLIC religious, women of PRAYER and COMPASSION. Our mission, energized by our life in COMMUNITY, is to incarnate the love and compassion of Jesus Christ. Called to be a PROPHETIC presence in an ever-changing world, we resolutely stand with those who are excluded. We number 200 sisters, and are part of the Holy Cross Family of Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and Lay Associates. We minister in the all-inclusive fields of education, health care, social work, and parish ministry in France, the United States, Canada and Burkina Faso. In prayer, community life, ministry, with family and friends, we witness to God’s Spirit dwelling within us and encourage others to recognize God’s action in their lives. Sound like you? Contact us! E-mail: reneemsc@ marianites.org; website: www.marianites.org.

See ad on page 47. Code #162.

Maryknoll Sisters (M.M.) We are women religious missionaries in 25 countries in Asia, Africa, Haiti, the Pacific Islands and the Americas. Rooted in the mission of Jesus, we cross boundaries of cultures, races, gender, socio-economicpolitical status and faith traditions, finding and helping to make God’s love and compassion visible. We serve as pastoral workers, social workers, community based health workers, doctors, nurses, catechists, farmers, teachers, theo-

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logians, spiritual directors and advocates for justice and peace, preservation of the environment and all creation. Our journey is shared with people, especially marginalized and oppressed ones, living for truth, justice, peace and integrity. Join us. . . . to help make God’s love visible! Contact: Vocation Ministry Coordinator, Maryknoll Sisters, P.O. Box 311, Maryknoll, NY 10545; (914) 941-7575 ext. 5612; e-mail: vocation@mksisters.org. Our website: www.maryknollsisters.org.

See ad on page 109. Code #199.

Medical Mission Sisters

(M.M.S.) Medical Mission Sisters are women full of passion…for wholeness, for justice, for life. Like our Foundress, Anna Dengel, M.D., “it eats us up” when individuals and communities are denied the resources and opportunities they need to live as human beings. In our broken, wounded world, Medical Mission Sisters are called to live as a healing presence. We try to bring about a world where all live in harmony and no one is in want. We try to live as Jesus did, with care and compassion for all. Our 600 Sisters and 100 Associates partner with others in 17 nations today to help build one world where the gifts of all people, all cultures, all creation are affirmed and celebrated. If you would like more information about our special call in the Church, please contact: Sister Christi Kancewick at srchristi@ mmsmission.net. We also invite you to visit our website: www.medicalmissionsisters.org.

See ad on page 111. Code #042.

Medical Missionaries of Mary (M.M.M.) Inspired by our Blessed Mother’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth, the Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMM) follow her example, bringing Christ’s healing love to those most in need. Sustained by prayer and community life, each sister, in self-surrender, seeks God through a life-long commitment of poverty, celibacy, and obedience in service to the sick, poor, marginalized and most neglected of our world. MMM is particularly drawn to those services that heal and empower women. MMM presently serve in nine African countries, Brazil and Honduras ministering in a variety of professional capacities such as midwives, nurses, doctors, social services, administrators and various pastoral ministries. The sisters strive to identify, respect and affirm cultural differences and wisdom with particular regards to health and healing. Primary Health Care, in continuous dialogue with the local people, is a MMM priority. Contact: Sr. Joan Grumbach, Vocation Director, Medical Missionaries of Mary, 563 Minnieford Ave, Bronx, NY 10464; (718) 885-0945; e-mail: srjoang@ gmail.com; website: www.mmmusa.org.

Code #299.

Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed

Trinity (M.S.B.T.) We are faith-filled, vowed women who have been called by God to be missionaries. We offer ourselves for apostolic ministry, at home and in other lands, as we meet the pressing needs of our day by undertaking works that the Church wants that are good and necessary and have a note of abandonment about them. We announce the Gospel by proclaiming the Word of God and by upholding the dignity and rights of all people. We have an ardent zeal for the poor, for the desolate in all things spiritual, and for victims of injustice. Embracing the vision of our founders, we are dedicated and fully committed to the preservation of the faith and the development of a missionary spirit in the laity. We serve in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico. Contact: Sr. Olivia Montejano, MSBT, Sr. Mary Kay McDonald, MSBT, or Mrs. Maureen Masterson Carr at 215-335-7534 or voc@msbt. org; www.MSBT.org or www.mcv3.org.

Code #278.

Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary

(M.S.H.R.) The Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary seek to continue Christ’s mission in today’s broken world. We are diverse in ministries, countries, and cultures. As women of faith and prayer, we strive to give witness to our missionary zeal. We are ready to be sent beyond the boundaries of our own country and culture. As we go forth, we endeavor to find, nurture, and share the Divine Life in its abundance, especially with those on the margins. Through our ministries in Africa, the Americas, and Europe, we work to establish a Christian presence, to empower, especially women, and to foster spiritual and economic development. Our missionary life allows those on the margins to challenge us to become more compassionate and to work with them to create a more christian community and thus, more Godly world. Contact: Sr. Florence Enechukwu, 741 Polo Rd., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010; (610) 520-1974; e-mail: mshr2008@ yahoo.com; website: www.mshr.org See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #186.

Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart

of Jesus (M.S.C.) We are a missionary congregation of sisters who are called to be the Heart of God on earth. United in faith and prayer, we are 800 women risking for the Gospel in the United States and in 17 other countries. Our mission is to serve those most in need of the compassionate love of Jesus, wherever that may be. Our ministries are diverse, including: evangelization, social work, health care, education, pastoral care, counseling and parish ministry. We invite women to join us in spreading the message that God loves all people. For further information please e-mail Sr. Deborah Reho, MSC, at vocations@mscreading.org; or visit www.mscreading.org.

See ad on page 123. Code #305.

Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (M.S.C.) “Lord, when did we see you hungry, thirsty, naked. . .? Whatever you did for the least of my brothers and sisters, you did it to me.”

We are Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus—passionate and bold in responding to the most urgent needs of our world. Our works include health care for the poor and uninsured, elder care, education, low-income housing, advocacy for immigrants and persons who are trafficked, faith formation and human promotion. We are in 17 countries around the world. We are vowed sisters, lay missionaries, volunteers and many others who collaborate in our works—all seeking to be a creative and compassionate expression of Christ’s love in the world. Come. Join us. For more information on how to share your gifts as a Missionary for one year, two years, or the rest of your life, visit our website www.mothercabrini.org. MSC Vocation Director, 610 King of Prussia Rd., Mansion, Second Floor Wing, Radnor, PA 19087; (610) 902-1039; e-mail: MSCvocations@mothercabrini.org.

See ad on page 3. Code #044

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Notre Dame Sisters (N.D.) An international community with provinces in the United States, Germany, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. In the United States province there are 44 sisters who strive to bring God’s love to those with unmet needs through a variety of ministries: education, health care, family ministry, pastoral ministry, housing for low-income elderly, religious education, spiritual direction, and prayer. Vowed members, associates and volunteers work to build a world Christian community of love and support for all people especially women and children. With Mary as their model, they imitate her dependence on God through prayer, simplicity, hospitality, service, and risk. Rooted in community, they are sent to share their gifts in joyful loving service to others. Sr. Margaret Hickey, N.D., 3501 State Street, Omaha, NE 68112-1799; (402) 455-2994; e-mail: nd.voc@ juno.com; website: www.notredamesisters.org.

Code #045.

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Oblate Sisters of Providence (O.S.P.) The Congregation of the Oblate Sisters of Providence was founded in 1829 to meet the needs of Haitian refugees in Baltimore. As the oldest religious community for women of African descent, we continue the tradition of education and service to the poor and neglected begun by our foundress, Mother Mary Lange. In African American and Latino communities in the United States and Costa Rica we serve primarily as teachers, school administrators, social workers, catechists and pastoral associates. Through our ministries we share the Good News of Christ by the integrity of our faith, our love of God and our firm hope and trust in God’s Providence. If you hunger for a deeper relationship with God, have a longing to help God’s people and desire to be an instrument of change, contact Sr. Marcia Hall, OSP, Vocation Director; (410) 242-8500; e-mail: ospvocations@oblatesisters.com; website: www. oblatesistersvocations.com. Together we have the ability to change lives!

Code #340.

Oblate Sisters of the Sacred Heart of

Jesus (O.S.H.J.) The Oblate Sisters are a group of women who strive to attain union with God by offering their lives for diocesan priests. Their special charism is both spiritual and ministerial. The sisters are called first of all to pray for priestly holiness and to

offer the joys and sorrows of their lives for the good of priests. Ministerially the sisters care for retired and convalescent priests, and collaborate with them in parish ministry, which includes teaching, directing religious education, hospital visitation, and distribution of the Eucharist to the home bound. The sisters also conduct a preschool and kindergarten, which is located on their Motherhouse grounds. Sr. Teresina Rosa, 50 Warner Road, Hubbard, OH 44425; (330) 759-9329; e-mail: VMTOBLATE@aol.com; website: www.oblatesistersofshj.com.

See ad on page 30. Code #196.

Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters

(O.L.V.M.) Like Mary, Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters (Victory Noll Sisters) are rooted in the Word of God. They stand with Jesus for justice and compassion for all. They are vowed religious who choose to live out their vows in response to the needs of the poor and oppressed, especially women. Victory Noll Sisters do this in creative and diverse ministries in a personal, non-institutional way, and with an emphasis on the Hispanic community and immigrants. If you would like to explore challenging opportunities to continue the Mission of Jesus as a Victory Noll Sister, contact us at: Vocations, Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters, P.O. Box 109, Huntington, IN 46750; (260) 356-0628; e-mail: voc@olvm.org; website: www.olvm.org.

See ad on page 44. Code #201.

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Pallottine Sisters (C.S.A.C.)— Immaculate Conception

Province The charism of the Pallottines is to awaken in each person the awareness that God has called us to be apostles. St. Vincent Pallotti, inspired by the universal call to holiness, established the Union of the Catholic Apostolate with priests, brothers, sisters, and laity in 1835 in Rome, Italy. Pallottines work together to give new life to faith, a new spark to love, and a new thrust to bringing all to unity in Jesus Christ. They do this through education of children and adults, youth ministry, formation programs for the laity, outreach to immigrants, and collaboration with other groups. As Pallottine Sisters community living, scripture, prayer, and the Eucharist are a major part of our religious life. We have missions in Italy, Brazil, Argentina, India, and Mozambique, Africa. For more information, write to Director of New Membership/Ministry, 98 Harriman Heights Rd., Monroe, NY 10950. Call (English) 845-492-5076; (Spanish) 845- 238-3917; e-mail: newapostle98@yahoo.com; website: www.pallottinesisters.org; Facebook: Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate. See our web ad at www.digitalVocationGuide.org.

See ad on page 33. Code #433.

Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate We are contemplative-missionary Sisters, founded in New York City in 1920 by Mother Mary Teresa Tallon. Our apostolate of evangelization, religious education and social service assistance is fired by a life of Eucharistic prayer and love for Jesus and His Church. Mary’s Visitation to Elizabeth, and Jesus the Good Shepherd, inspire us as we visit parish families or catechize children, youth and adults. We seek especially to befriend and spiritually assist careless and alienated Catholics while guiding and encouraging Catholic family life. To learn more about us, see our website at www.parishvisitorsisters.org or contact Sr. Dolores Marie, Vocation Director, P.O. Box 658, Monroe, NY 10949-0658; (845) 783-2251; e-mail: pvmi@frontiernet.net.

See ad on page 115. Code #292.

Passionist Nuns (C.P.), Ellisville, MO Brides

of the Crucified. Giving Him everything through Religious vows. A spirit of poverty, solitude, prayer and community builds a relationship with Jesus of worshipful love. We love for those who don’t; pray for those who won’t. Thus do we serve God, the Church, the World. Loyal to the Holy Father. We pray the Liturgy of Hours, daily Holy Mass and Rosary, coming before the Blessed Sacrament at least 8 times daily keeps us attuned to the beatings of the Sacred Heart. Looking for something to fill the emptiness in life? Write: Passionist Nuns, 15700 Clayton Rd., Ellisville, MO 63011-2300; website: home.catholicweb.com/passionistnuns. NO E-MAIL. Please provide a mailing address when you write.

Code #047.

Poor Clares (O.S.C.) [Order of Saint Clare]—

Jamaica Plain, MA Mother Maddalena Bentivoglio, O.S.C., asked her community to take care of their “little sister in Boston”, the last she founded before her death in 1905. The Franciscan hearts of our present 20 sisters, thoroughly dedicated to our contemplative life, are uplifted by the beauty of creation in our enclosure garden and the surrounding area. We are closely inserted into the lives of our neighbors: they turn to us for support in their spiritual needs and for a quiet place to pray, while we depend on their generosity and help in our material needs. Being poor sisters, we work quietly to earn our living, designing and making liturgical vestments, providing altar breads to parishes, making prayer cards for all occasions, rosaries, and other items. We are grateful for the grace of our vocation to be Poor Clares. Please help us to continue our apostolate of prayer within the Church of Boston. Contact: Sr. Mary Francis Hone, OSC, 920 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-3099; e-mail: bostonpoorclares@yahoo.com; website: www. stanthonyshrine.org/poorclares.

See ad on page 123. Code #438.

Poor Clares (O.S.C.) [Order of Saint Clare]—

Langhorne, PA Cloistered Franciscan nuns, founded by St. Clare of Assisi, companion of St. Francis of Assisi. For 800 years Poor Clares have been part of the heart of the church, living the Gospel Life in their contemplative life style which is nourished by daily Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours throughout the day, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during times of the day, and a joyous community life. A year of postulancy follows a time of getting to know the community. There are two years of novitiate before vows. Each Poor Clare house is autonomous, but joined in living the ideals with Poor Clares throughout the U.S. and the world. Join us in living a life of love of God and in loving and praying for the world. Monastery of St. Clare, 1271 Langhorne-Newtown Road, Langhorne, PA 19047-1297, e-mail: vocation@poorclarepa. org; website: www.poorclarepa.org.

See ad on page 32. Code #048.

Poor Clares (O.S.C.) [Order of Saint Clare]—

Wappingers Falls, NY We Poor Clares are a cloistered contemplative community, centering our lives on the Celebration of the Eucharist, the praying of the Liturgy of the Hours, private prayer and spiritual reading. Our daily work helps us to support ourselves, and unites us in a meaningful way with our sisters and brothers all over the world who must also work for a living. St. Clare of Assisi began her mission of prayer in the year 1212, following the inspiration of St. Francis of Assisi and our community was founded in the New York Archdiocese in 1915. In 1999, it became evident that our Bronx location no longer met the needs of our community, and after a temporary move to New Rochelle, the Monastery was built here in Wappingers Falls on the same property as our Franciscan brothers on Mount Alvernia. Monastery of St. Clare, 70 Nelson Avenue, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590; (845) 297-1685; e-mail: clarelight@ gmail.com or claresny@gmail.com; website: www.poorclaresny.com.

Code #444.

Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ (P.H.J.C.) We Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ are an international congregation of apostolic religious founded by Blessed Catherine Kasper in Dernbach, Germany. We minister with the poor, the sick and children in the United States, Mexico, Germany, England, the Netherlands, India, Brazil, Kenya and Nigeria. With prayer and community living as our foundation, we carry out the mission of Jesus in rural, urban and inner city settings primarily in the Midwest. Focused on partnering in the work of the Spirit, we invite others to join us in various facets of education, pastoral and social work, neighborhood based health ministries, spiritual guidance, and care for the environment. We are recognized more by the love and simplicity with which we serve than by any particular ministry. The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, together with the Associate and Fiat Spiritus communities, live the spirit of Blessed Catherine Kasper, their foundress. In the U.S.A. - Sr. Kathy Haas, P.H.J.C., P.O. Box 1, Donaldson, IN 46513; (574) 936-9936; e-mail: khaas@poorhandmaids.org; website: www.poorhandmaids.org. In Mexico: email: vocacion.spjc@gmail.com; website: www. siervaspobres.org.mx. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

Code #049.

Poor Servants of the Mother of God The Poor Servants of the Mother of God was founded in 1872 by Mother Magdalen Taylor. Her influence and inspiration continue in all works carried out by the Sisters, associates, and staff throughout the world, helping us rise to the

challenges and opportunities of today. The deeply religious desire of the Sisters to serve the aging and sick has been handed down from generation to generation and is still very much apparent at Maryfield USA. One significant way was to establish Pennybyrn at Maryfield USA, a gracious continuing care retirement community nestled in 71 naturally landscaped acres in High Point, North Carolina. Presently, Sisters work in Ireland, England, Italy, Africa, and the United States. Ministries include: Healthcare, Education. Pastoral Ministry and the Non-profit Sector. The spirit of our Catholic heritage of caring and devotion to God can be felt in everything we do. Contact: Sr. Lucy Hennessy, 1315 Greensboro Rd., High Point, NC 27260; (336) 821-6500; e-mail: sisterlucy@ pbmccrc.com; website: www.smgsisters.org.

See ad on page 57. Code #460.

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Religious of Jesus and Mary (RJM) The Religious of Jesus and Mary is an international congregation of apostolic women founded by St. Claudine Thévenet and committed to live a simple life style rooted in the Ignatian spiritual heritage. We serve in 28 countries, in various educational, pastoral, social, and spiritual ministries, through which we make known God’s goodness and forgiving love, as revealed in the hearts of Jesus and Mary. Having witnessed the brutal death of two of her brothers during the French Revolution, Claudine Thévenet dedicated her life and resources to alleviating the moral and physical ravages left in its wake. She believed that the greatest misfortune was to live and die without knowing God. Thus, she gathered friends around her to offer shelter and basic education for poor girls, whom she considered the “weakest, the most shameful, the most deprived” of post-Revolutionary French society. Today, the RJM throughout the world continue to respond to this call. Our life of prayer and community supports our ministry to those most in need wherever we are sent. Vocation Office: Sr. Janet Stolba, RJM; (202)884-9798; e-mail: rjmvocations@gmail.com; website: www. rjm-us.org.

See ad on page 112. Code #414.

Religious of the Assumption, USA Province A diverse group of women living together in close-knit, friendly communities, we live out the vision of our foundress, Saint Marie Eugenie Milleret, by integrating contemplation and action. The Liturgy of the Hours, the Eucharist, and daily Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, coupled with personal prayer and study, give us the foundation we need to carry out our mission of “transforming society.” We commit ourselves to our charism of education in many ways, including teaching, parish work, counseling, and community development as we reach out to immigrants, to women, to children and young people, college students and other adult seekers. We have been striving to impact the world through prayer and action since 1839; today we are 1,200+ sisters in 34 countries. For more information about sharing your life with us for one year, two years, or for the rest of your life, visit www.assumptionsisters.org. Michelle Sherman, Vocation and Volunteer Ministry Director, 16 Vineyard Street, Worcester, MA 01603; e-mail: directorassumption@gmail.com; (508) 767-1356.

Code #466.

Religious of the Sacred Heart of

Mary (R.S.H.M) We are an international apostolic institute founded in France in 1849 by Fr. Jean Gailhac. Our call to Religious Life is a life-long commitment to the person of Jesus, and to work for Evangelical justice in all our ministries. We are called to be women of prayer, live in community, and incarnate the mission of Jesus through a diversity of ministries: education, social and legal services, pastoral work, health care, and retreat work. We are present in Europe, the Americas and Africa. We embody different cultures, backgrounds, languages, talents and experiences, and we hold in common our shared mission: “to know and love God and to make God known and loved” and to proclaim that Jesus came “that all may have life and have it to the full.” (John 10:10). Contacts: Sr. Cathy Deubel, cdeubel@rshmeap.org; Sr. Anna Maria Lionetti, amlionetti@rshmeap.org; Website: www.rshm.org.

See ad on page 98. Code #273.

Religious Teachers Filippini (M.P.F.) Continuing the work of Christ the teacher through education, pastoral ministry, retreats, and foreign missions. The Religious Teacher Filippini, inspired by their foundress, St. Lucy Filippini, build the Kingdom and bring new hope to God’s people by dedicating themselves to Christian education. Community life is nurtured by Scripture, Eucharistic Adoration, daily mass, and common prayer. The sisters minister in the northeast and southwest United States, as well as in Italy, Brazil, Ethiopia, Eritrea, India, England, and Albania. As vibrant, enthusiastic women, they are passionately committed to the education of youth and adults as teachers, administrators, tutors, and aides in elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education. They also direct retreat houses, provide spiritual direction and serve in parish ministry and missionary work. As RELIGIOUS who care for others and TEACHERS who preach the Word of God, the FILIPPINI Sisters continue the mission of Christ the teacher. Contact: Sr. Shirlee Tremont, 455 Western Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960; (917) 349-7935; e-mail: stbernadetteconvent@gmail.com; website: www. filippiniusa.org.

See ad on page 57. Code #051.

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Salesian Sisters (F.M.A.) The Salesian Sisters are formally known as the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Filiae Mariae Auxiliumchristianorum). The Salesian Family is the largest religious community in the world. Over 13,000 Sisters, 16,000 Priests and Brothers—Changing the World One Young Person at a Time! Our mission is one: We’re all about YOUTH! (We really love kids, and especially the poor!) We serve youth in schools, youth groups, catechetical centers, youth centers, campus ministry centers, summer camps, and retreat centers. In mission lands we have youth hostiles, oratories, orphanages, medial dispensaries, schools, universities, summer camps, and other works for the poor. Our Sisters are teachers, school principals, youth counselors, nurses, doctors, campus ministers, coaches and mentors, present in 89 countries throughout the world. In the U.S. we have houses in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, and Texas. We are known for deep devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist, a great love for Mary, and our fidelity to the Pope. Contact us: East: Sr. Colleen, FMA, www.salesiansisters.org; www.facebook.com/ Salesian.Sister; www.youtube.com/user/ happynun; call or text (732) 597-3988 or e-mail us: happynun@yahoo.com or happynun@gmail. com, 659 Belmont Ave., North Haledon, NJ 07508. West Coast: Sr. Thuy Huong Nguyen, FMA; www.salesiansisterswest.org; 605 Enos Lane Corralitos, CA 95076; Phone: (831) 7284700 or e-mail: thuyhfma@gmail.com. “Salesian Sisters: Like Mary, for Jesus and for the Young.”

See ad on page 69. Code #117.

School Sisters of Notre Dame

(S.S.N.D.) Founded in Germany by Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger, the School Sisters of Notre Dame is a vibrant, international congregation of vowed apostolic women with approximately 3,000 members living and ministering in 34 countries. We are women of hope, committed to bringing Jesus’ message of love and unity to our world. Our life in mission integrates prayer, community life and ministry. Believing that our international presence gives us a unique global responsibility, we address urgent needs of our time, particularly those of women, youth and those who are poor. Engaged in a variety of ministries, we are educators at heart, believing the world can be changed through the transformation of persons. Some of our ministries include formal education, social services, parish and retreat ministry, health care and missionary service. Contact: e-mail: sisters@ssnd.org; www. ssnd.org; www.facebook.com/ssnd.northamerica; www.youtube.com/sistersofnotredame. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #052.

School Sisters of St. Francis (OSF)—Milwaukee, WI We are an international community of Catholic sisters who unite with others to build a just and peaceful world. Founded in 1874, we have sisters, associates, staff, donors and volunteers actively working to live the Good News of Jesus and witness to the presence of God as we enter into the lives and needs of people around the world, especially those who are poor. We strive to be a source of new life, new meaning and new hope, and our mission is thriving throughout the United States, Europe, Latin America and India. Sustained by our Franciscan spirituality and prayer, our ministries include education, holistic wellness and healing, pas-

toral care, social justice and social services, and the arts. Please contact Rosaura Solano, 1515 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215; (414) 385-5253; e-mail: vocations@sssf.org; website: www.sssf.org.

Code #053.

School Sisters of St. Francis (O.S.F.)—[Pan-

handle Franciscans] Our vocation is about belonging to Jesus! We live a Franciscan spirit of selfless love and joyful sacrifice in the Christian education and evangelization of youth and families. Founded in 1723, the Congregation fervently continues the mission of our Foundress, Mother Maria Hyacintha, who gave her heart to the children of her day. Today our hearts still seek the young people who are looking for God. We especially enjoy studying and incorporating the Theology of the Body, trying to help others understand and embrace these awesome teachings. Our dedication to the New Evangelization is nurtured in daily Eucharistic Adoration, living always in union with the Holy Father and the Magisterium. We depend on Mary’s intercession for us and a deep and intimate relationship with the Holy Trinity, allowing that ongoing exchange of love to overflow into everyone we meet. Contact: Sr. Mary Michael Huseman, OSF; P.O. Box 906, 119 Franciscan Way, Panhandle, TX 79068; (806) 537-3182; e-mail: srmarymich@gmail. com; website: www.panhandlefranciscans.org.

Code #350.

School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the

King (SSFCR) The Congregation of the School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King is an international order of religious women who serve the church throughout the world. In the United States there are over 45 sisters who offer themselves to the church through ministries of education, administration, religious education, care of the sick and elderly, in parish ministries, and in food service. As Franciscan women in the church today, we seek to live in a spirit of humility, simplicity, and total dedication to building God’s Kingdom on earth. Through prayer, Gospel living, service and community sharing, we walk together in hope and joy. Girls, or women between 18 and 34 years of age, are encouraged to contact us. Sr. Mary Terese, Vocation Director, Mt. Assisi Convent, 13900 Main St., Lemont, IL 60439; (630) 257-7495; e-mail: vocareosf@yahoo.com; website: www.lemontfranciscans.org.

See ad on page 94. Code #140.

Servants of the Blessed Sacrament (S.S.S.) A worldwide Eucharistic contemplative community, we maintain Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in our public Chapels. Our life of prayer is shared with others according to the talents of the Sisters, e.g. spiritual guidance, Eucharistic Minister, organist. Age limit: 20-45. Education: 2 years college or work experience. Contact: Vocation Director, 101 Silver St., Waterville, ME 04901; (207) 872-7072; e-mail: srcathcaron@ hotmail.com; website: www.blesacrament.org.

Code #054.

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gation serving the needs of the church through parish ministry, health care, teaching, counseling, and human services. The sisters in the United States serve in the dioceses of Belleville, Chicago, Rockford, Joliet, and Peoria. The heart of the ministry of the SERVANTS OF THE HOLY HEART OF MARY is the support and challenge of their lives of PRAYER AND COMMUNITY. It is personal prayer, as well as through the liturgical prayer of the church, that the sisters are impelled to ministry and community. For more information please contact: Vocation Office, Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary, 717 North Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510; (815) 3707228; e-mail: vocation@sscm-usa.org; website: www.sscm-usa.org. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 39. Code #055.

Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of

Mary (I.H.M.)—Immaculata, PA Animated by our charism of love, creative hope, and fidelity, and in imitation of Mary, we proclaim the Gospel message in the spirit of Jesus the Redeemer. Strengthened by a life of vowed consecration, nurtured by prayer and the Eucharist, and sustained by community living, we radiate joyful service and promote Gospel values, offering compassion to all God’s people through our mission to evangelize, to catechize, and to teach. In the spirit of St. Alphonsus, we promote peace and justice in addressing the needs of the most abandoned poor. For information contact Sr. Rose Bernadette Mulligan or Sr. Mary Jo Ely, Villa Maria House of Studies, 1140 King Rd. Immaculata, PA 19345-0200; (610) 889-1553; e-mail: ihmvoc@aol.com; website: www.ihmimmaculata.org.

See ad on page 119. Code #187.

Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (I.H.M.)—Mon-

roe, MI We are a progressive, visionary faith community of 400 sisters, as well as 120 associates, and volunteers who join our God quest leading us along new pathways today. Our mission has evolved and grown in response to the pressing global, social, and ecological injustices in the world. Those needs offer us various opportunities in ministry, including traditional and nontraditional education, justice advocacy, spirituality and sustainability. We build community that sustains us as individuals, as sisters and as interdependent members of the entire community of life. We are willing to take risks for the sake of the future and trust in divine providence. Contact us at our Membership Office, 610 West Elm Avenue, Monroe, MI 48162; (734) 240-9820; e-mail: membership@ihmsisters.org; website: www.ihmsisters.org.

See ad on page 70. Code #258.

Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (I.H.M.)—Scranton,

PA We, the Scranton IHM Sisters, see ourselves as women who value gospelbased community centered in prayer and service. We are 400 women and 150+ associates who reach out in joyful, loving, hospitable and self-emptying service. Originally founded in 1845 to serve the educational and spiritual needs of immigrant peoples, we continue to serve in traditional and non-traditional educational settings. We also respond to contemporary needs by caring for those who are poor, homeless, spiritually neglected, sick, uneducated, and abandoned through individual and collaborative outreach as well as through our sponsored and co-sponsored institutions and social justice ministries. In addition, we nurture a growing commitment to the preservation and sustainability of our earth. To contact our vocation office: Sr. Kathy Kurdziel IHM, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509, e-mail: kurdzielk@sistersofihm.org, phone: (570) 346-5414; Facebook or website: www. sistersofihm.org/vision.See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 19. Code #083.

Sisters of Charity (Federation) The Sisters of Charity Federation is comprised of 12 religious congregations, representing more than 4,000 members in the United States and Canada, who recognize their particular character and spirit in the tradition of Charity founded by St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Impelled by Christ’s love and joined together in the mission of Charity they respond to the cries of those who are poor and margin-

alized with lives of extravagant love. To learn more and for contact information for vocation directors of member congregations visit www. sisters-of-charity-federation.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #059.

Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati

(S.C.) We are an active apostolic congregation, following in the footsteps of our foundress, St. Elizabeth Seton. For contact information and to view our DVD “Ex-

travagant Love: The Vocation of the Sisters of

Charity of Cincinnati” visit our website at www. srcharitycinti.org/vowed.htm or write to Vocation Coordinator, 5900 Delhi Road, Mount St. Joseph, OH 45051. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #059.

Sisters of Charity of Halifax (S.C.) The Sisters of Charity of Halifax are seeking young adult women who wish to make the love of God visible by giving joyful witness! Our spirituality is rooted in the tradition of Saint Elizabeth Seton, Saint Vincent de Paul, and Saint Louise de Marillac. We are committed to standing in the fire of Gospel values and responding to a world wounded by violence and stripped of hope. While many of us are in Massachusetts, New York, and Nova Scotia, we also serve in other parts of the United States, Canada, Bermuda, Peru, and the Dominican Republic. Our ministries include education, pastoral ministry, social service, health care, earth ministry, social justice, community service, and outreach. We welcome those whom God calls to share our life of community, prayer, and service. Considering religious life? Call Sr. Maryanne Ruzzo at (781) 997-1355; e-mail: mruzzo@schalifax.ca; website: www.schalifax.ca. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

Code #059.

Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (S.C.L.) Impelled by the love of Christ, we, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth offer every loving service in our power to meet the critical needs of God’s people. We are an apostolic community. We serve in California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Peru and southern Sudan. We serve in a variety of ministries including: Health care: hospitals and clinics for the uninsured; Education: college, high school, elementary; Pastoral ministry: diocesan and parish administration, religious education, spiritual direction, campus ministry, youth ministry; Social services: Catholic Charities, AIDS ministry, social justice advocacy. Sr. Victoria Lichtenauer, 4200 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048; (816) 718-2660; email: VickiL@scls.org; website: www.scls.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #059.

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, KY

(S.C.N.) We are an international congregation founded in 1812 in Kentucky. We and our associates are committed to work for justice in solidarity with oppressed peoples, especially those affected by poverty and women, and to care for the earth. We engage in diverse ministries in the U.S., India, Nepal, Belize, and Botswana. Sr. Nancy Gerth, S.C.N., P.O. Box 10, Bardstown, KY 40048; (502) 331-4516; e-mail: snancy@ scnazarethky.org; website: www.scnfamily.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #059.

Sisters of Charity of New York (S.C.) An apostolic congregation of women living in community in the tradition of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. Founded by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, we are called to reveal God’s love in our lives with and for all in need, especially with persons who are poor. We serve particularly in the New York area, and among the people of Sololá and Quiché in Guatemala. Our ministries include education, health care, social services, pastoral care and housing. We collaborate with organizations working for peace/justice. We invite women to join us for the sake of the Gospel. To find about more about us, please visit our website at www.scny.org or call (718) 543-4898 at the Office of New Membership, 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471; e-mail: vocationsc@scny.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #059.

Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth (S.C.) As women of prayer, rooted in community and committed to the mission of Jesus Christ we are compelled by his love to make God known in the world. We work with and for the poor, to alleviate suffering and dispel ignorance and promote justice in all our ministries. In the spirit of Saint Vincent de Paul, Saint Louise de Marillac, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and Mother Mary Xavier Mehegan we are faithful to our charism of charity as we engage ourselves in education, health care, diocesan and parish ministry, counseling, spiritual direction and retreats, homes for the aged, adult literacy programs, social services and advocacy for the poor and oppressed. We serve in 20 dioceses, El Salvador, Central America and Haiti. For more information about us and living BOUNDLESS CHARITY IN YOUR LIFE AND WORK please contact the Office of Vocation Promotion and Admissions, P. O. Box 476, Convent Station, NJ 07961-0476; (973) 290-5331; e-mail: vocations@scnj.org; website: www.scnj.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #059.

Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill (S.C.) Prayer, service, and life in community are the primary principles upon which the sisters carry out their mission, which is to reveal the reality and beauty of God’s love to people in need. The sisters administer and staff educational institutions from preschools through universities; serve in Christian formation; chaplaincy, counseling, pastoral and social services. They are represented primarily in the Dioceses of Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Arizona. Contact: Sr. Barbara Ann Smelko, S.C., 467 Mt. Thor Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601; (724) 836-0406 ext. 622; email: barbaraannsmelko42scsh@gmail.com and Sr. Yong Son Kim at Seton House International, 4933 W. Patterson Ave., Chicago, IL 606413512; (773) 205-1822 ext 206; cathyysk416@ yahoo.com; website: www.scsh.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #059.

Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida (SC-

SJA) Gifted with a 200-year tradition of vowed service with and among the poor, we choose again to be one with Jesus Christ and the powerless. We are rooted in the Gospel by dedicating ourselves to the love, empowerment, service and evangelization of the poor through a fourth vow. As an international community, we minister in 29 countries in a diversity of ministries. Committed to living in community, we invite women of daring love and faith to come join with us as we stand with and work among the powerless and the poor. Sr. Theresa Rozga, S.C.S.J.A., 8560 North 76th Place, Milwaukee, WI 53223; (414) 354-9233; e-mail: srtheresa@scsja.org; website: www.scsja.org.

Code #060.

Sisters of Charity of the Blessed

Virgin Mary (B.V.M.) Established in 1833, the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary continue to follow in the footsteps of our Irish foundress, Mary Frances Clarke, responding to God’s love and serving wherever the need is the greatest. We find strength in our faith in God, in one another, and with the people we serve. Our core values—freedom, education, charity and justice—guide our lives and choice of ministry as educators, pastoral ministers, counselors, advocates for the elderly and immigrants, and in the ministry of prayer. Our commitment includes joining with others to work for justice and to care for Earth. Trust and a spirit of joy enlivens our community as God’s love frees us. This freedom calls us to honor diversity, to act against injustice, and stand humbly before God with gratitude. For information, contact: Lou Anglin, BVM and Kathy Carr, BVM; 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003; (563) 588-2351; e-mail: newmember@ bvmcong.org; www.bvmcong.org; www. facebook.com/bvmsisters. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #296.

Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate

Word (CCVI), Houston, TX We are an international, multicultural, apostolic congregation. We commit ourselves to being “gospels of love,” by creating communities that are gospel based and supportive. We respond with others in faith to the pain and brokenness of our world, risking new pathways in direct service to the sick, the elderly, the orphaned, in education and to unmet needs and challenging oppressive structures. Our ministries extend to the United States, El Salvador, Guatemala, Ireland, and Kenya. If you feel “CALLED TO SERVE” please contact Sister Mary Patricia Driscoll, or Sister Kim Phuong Tran; e-mail: vocationoffice@CCVI-VDM.org; (713) 9286053; website: www.sistersofcharity.org.

See ad on page 52. Code #061.

Sisters of Christian Charity (S.C.C.) The Sisters of Christian Charity, an international, active apostolic congregation serving in eight countries, exists to live and make visible the love of Christ in the world today. The charism of Blessed Pauline von Mallinckrodt, foundress, impels the sisters to be women of faith with “joyous youthful enthusiasm and energy” that is the fruit of intimacy with Jesus in the Eucharist. Assumption College for Sisters is a two-year liberal arts college sponsored by the Sisters of Christian Charity, dedicated to educating women called to a life of consecration to God and of service in the Roman Catholic Church. SCC Eastern Province: Sr. Bernadette McCauley; 973-5436523 x 274; e-mail: sbernadette@scceast.org; www.scceast.org. Western Delegation: Vocation Director, 2041 Elmwood Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091; e-mail: callscc@sccwilmette.org; www. sccwilmette.org. Assumption College for Sisters: Sister Joseph Spring, 973 543 6528 x 230; e-mail: president@acs350.org, www.acs350.org.

See ad on page 37. Code #212.

Sisters of Loretto (S.L.) We are an active community of faith and service. We face the emerging needs of today’s world in the fields of education, environment, women, rights of marginalized, global concerns, and non-violence. Our community consists of Sisters of Loretto, Loretto Co-members, and Loretto volunteers. Together we affirm that we are people called by God to share community, faith and mission through works of peace and justice, prayer and hospitality. If you feel God’s Spirit touching your heart or if you just want to know more about religious life, contact Sr. Liz; (915) 449-5481; e-mail deines@loretto.org; website: www.lorettocommunity.org.

Code #264.

Sisters of Mary of the Presentation

(S.M.P.) We are an apostolic international Congregation of women consecrated to God TO BE THE PRESENCE OF JESUS in today’s society. We strive to live authentic community life rooted in prayer and the Eucharist under the patronage of Mary, the mother of Jesus. We were founded in France in 1828. Our Provincial House in the United States is Maryvale, 11550 River Rd., Valley City, ND. Areas of Service: hospitals, nursing homes, home health and hospice care, education, parish ministry, and retreat work. Vocation Director: Sr. Anne Germaine Picard, SMP, (815) 915-8035; e-mail: sisterannegermaine@gmail. com; website: www.sistersofmaryofthepresentation.com.

Code #229.

Sisters of Mary Reparatrix (S.M.R.) We are Sisters of Mary Reparatrix, an international congregation called to a mission of reparation and reconciliation in union with Mary, who are rooted in the love of Christ, led by the Spirit, to manifest the tender love of God for the world. Sharing our lives in prayer, service and community, the Sisters are present in 22 countries and number 753 world-wide. We are 20 Sisters in the United States. Our presence is in Michigan, New York, Florida, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania. We have two retreat houses-Riverview and Port Huron, Michigan. Our ministries include prayer, retreat work, spiritual direction, parish ministry, altar breads, music/art ministries, hospital/nursing home visitation, and computer work. We were founded by Emilie d’Oultremont, d’Hooghvorst (Mother Mary of Jesus) in 1854, who was beatified in 1997. Sr. Joan Pricoli, 17320 Grange Rd., Riverview, MI 48193; (734) 285-4510, e-mail: joanpricoli@comcast.net; websites: www.smr.org or www.maryrep.org.

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Sisters of Mercy of the Americas (R.S.M.) We are an international community of Roman Catholic women who dedicate our lives to God through vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and service. For more than 180 years, motivated by the Gospel of Jesus and inspired by the spirit of our founder, Catherine McAuley, we respond to the continually changing needs of the times. We serve in the communities where we live as doctors, nurses, health care technicians, chaplains, ministers, lawyers, paralegals, advocates, teachers, professors, librarians, counselors, therapists, case managers, social workers, spiritual directors and theologians. We sponsor and serve in more than 200 organizations that work with those in need in the U.S., Central and South America, Jamaica, Guam and the Philippines. Share the mission of mercy. Discover how at www.sistersofmercy. org/vocations; contact us at 1-877-50MERCY; e-mail: newmembership@sistersofmercy. org; chat with us at www.sistersofmercy.org/ connect; follow us at www.facebook.com/ MercySisters or on Twitter, www.twitter. com/SistersofMercy. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 14. Code #063.

Sisters of Nazareth (C.S.N.) The Sisters of Nazareth aim to share the love of God through our ministries of care and primary education (San Diego) and our openness to respond to the needs of the times. We are an international Congregation and in the USA, the Sisters are located in the California cities of Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno and San Rafael. Learn more about the Sisters of Nazareth at www.sistersofnazareth. com/america. We welcome single Catholic women 20-40 to contact Sister Vera, 619-7082829; e-mail: vocations@nazarethhousesd.org or Sister Linda, 415-871-1727; e-mail: lindasr@ nazarethhousesr.com.

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Code #244.

Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur

(S.N.D.deN.) Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, women with hearts as wide as the world, make known God’s goodness and love of the poor through a Gospel way of life, community, and prayer. Continuing a strong educational tradition, we stand with the poor, women, and children. We commit ourselves to work with others to create justice and peace for all. As an international religious community, founded in 1804 by St. Julie Billiart and Françoise Blin de Bourdon, we continue their mission today in Africa, Europe, Japan, North and South America. Our ministries include: education, parish and youth ministry, spiritual direction/counseling, and other developing ministries which respond to today’s needs. Notre Dame Associates and the Notre Dame Mission Volunteers also share our charism. Contact: e-mail: vocations@ sndden.org; website: www.SNDdeN.org.

See ad on page 118. Code #065.

Sisters of Our Lady of Sion (N.D.S.) We are also known as Sisters of Sion, called to follow Jesus in a consecrated life that is both contemplative and apostolic. The Word of God is central to our lives. Rooted in prayer, we are called to a vocation of reconciliation and justice. God’s Word calls us to work for understanding among Christians and Jews and people of all faiths, and to join with those in situations of conflict and oppression. We are a small international community engaged in ministries such as education, pastoral work, Jewish-Christian, ecumenical and inter-religious relations, ecological concerns and social services. Do you long for something more? Are you drawn to a life of prayer and service? Do you seek a world of justice? Are you open to other cultures and faith traditions? Are you willing to share life in community? Contact: email: lewis@sasktel.net or sosion.info@gmail. com; website: www.sistersofsion.net.

Code #366.

Sisters of Providence (S.P.)—Holyoke,

MA We are a community of women with a passion for life and meeting the needs of our times. Through our lives of prayer, community, and service, we are called to reveal the loving care of God’s Providence through ministries of hope and healing with particular emphasis on women, the Earth, and those who are poor. Our sponsored ministries include a soup kitchen and shelter, health care facilities and a spiritual life center. We are a community of women rooted in the past and open to the future. We, like you, are committed to making a difference in our world. If you would like to join us in that effort contact Sister Ann Horgan, S.P., Sisters of Providence, 5 Gamelin Street, Holyoke, MA 01040; (413) 5367511, ext. 2558; e-mail: ahorgan@sisofprov.org; website: www.sisofprov.org.

Code #066.

Sisters of Providence (S.P.)—Saint Mary-of-

the-Woods, IN Through prayer and commitment to living in community, our sisters live deeply spiritual and faithful lives to God in service to others. Our foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, was canonized the eighth United States saint October 15, 2006. Embracing her spirit, we honor Divine Providence by serving in various ministries in 20 states, Washington, D.C., Taiwan and China. Our sisters are educators, parish life coordinators and social service professionals. Sisters help low-income families, foster children, migrant worker families and the elderly—all who may need affordable food, housing, health care and prescriptions. Other sisters support our ministry commitment to eco-justice and practice actively in being good stewards of God’s natural resources through preservation, restoration and reverent use. We invite women between the ages of 18-42 to join with us in serving God, and God’s people, as a Sister of Providence. For more information contact Sister Editha Ben at (812) 535-2895 or eben@spsmw. org; website: www.sistersofprovidence.org.

Code #068.

Sisters of Providence Mother Joseph Province

(SP)—Seattle and Spokane, WA The Sisters of Providence are an international congregation founded by Emilie Gamelin of Montreal in 1843. As women religious, our ministries are diverse, fulfilling, and needed. They include education, parish ministry, health care, community service and support, housing, prison ministry, pastoral care, spiritual direction and retreats, and foreign missions. The community is composed of four provinces and one vice-province spread across Canada, the United States, Chile, El Salvador, Argentina, Egypt, the Philippines, Haiti, and Cameroon. Living in community enables us to support and enrich personal and communal growth and witness gospel values. Our life of prayer includes quiet moments and faith sharing as we journey to wholeness. Contact the Vocation Director for Mother Joseph Province at (509) 474-2323; e-mail: vocations@providence.org; website: www.sistersofprovidence. net; Facebook: www.facebook.com/sistersofprovidencemjp.

See ad on page 91. Code #067. Sisters of Saints Cyril and

Methodius (SS.C.M.) The Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius were founded in 1909 in Scranton, PA. Our spirituality is Christ-centered and Marymodeled and flows from our motto, “Thy Kingdom Come.” We are a presence of Christ in the world through our vowed communal life, our spirit of prayerfulness and simplicity, and our joy in the service of the Kingdom. We live out our call and charism by witnessing to, proclaiming and building God’s Kingdom, dedicating our prayer and ministry to: evangelization, education, elder care, and ecumenism. We are based in the U.S., serving in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Texas, and South Carolina. If you feel God may be calling you to a lifetime of service, or simply have questions about consecrated life, please contact: Sr. Sue Pontz, SS.C.M., at St. Anthony’s Convent, 11406 Lima Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213; (570) 275-3581 ext. 331; e-mail: srsuepontz@sscm.org; website: www. sscm.org. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 16. Code #181.

Sisters of St. Agnes (C.S.A.) The Sisters of St. Agnes participate in the mission of Christ by joyful service in the church, always aware that we, too, are among the needy and are enriched by those we serve. As an apostolic community, we are committed to transformation of the world, the church, and ourselves through promoting systemic change for the quality of life; justice for the economically poor; furtherance of the role of women in church and society; mutuality; inclusivity; and collaboration. Sr. Jean Hinderer, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937; (920) 907-2310; e-mail: vocations@csasisters. org; website: www.csasisters.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 101. Code #171.

Sisters of St. Casimir (SSC) As vowed consecrated women religious we center our lives on Jesus. The example of our foundress, Ven. Maria Kaupas, whose profound faith and love for the Eucharist and her zeal in fostering the faith life of others continues to inspire us as we share God’s presence and love with those God places in our lives. Guided by Maria’s faith-filled vision, strengthened by prayer and supported by our sisters in community, we journey together with our Associates, serving in the United States and Argentina toward the Gospel vision of a peaceful, loving and just world. Please contact us: Visit www.ssc2601.com, contact Sr. M. Janine Golubickis, SSC, 2601 W. Marquette Rd., Chicago, IL 60629, jgolubickis@ssc2601.com; or (773) 776-1324.

See ad on page 19. Code #071.

Sisters of St. Francis (OSF), Sylva-

nia, OH As Sylvania Franciscans, our beginnings brought us to northwest Ohio to teach. Over the 97 years of our existence lifestyles and customs have changed, but our desire to live the gospel message in the Franciscan tradition remains constant. The courageous act of responding to God’s call to serve the ever-changing needs of His people has taken us out to 17 diocese, in 11 states and the island of Haiti—not only into education, but into health care, pastoral works, justice, peace and integrity of creation efforts and various levels of ministry to the materially and spiritually poor. We are a diverse community of Vowed Religious women and lay Associates drawing upon our unique giftedness and creativity witnessing to God’s love in this world. We are Sisters rooted in prayer and the Eucharist, strengthened by community life, and energized by our call to serve in joyful servanthood. Feel the joy! Live Franciscan! Journey with us by contacting Sr. Julie Myers 419-824-3914; Email: jmyers@sistersosf.org; Website: www. sistersosf.org; or Facebook: www. Facebook. com/sylvaniafranciscans.

See ad on page 143. Code #085.

Sisters of St. Francis (Tiffin Franciscans),

Tiffin, OH “This is a powerful place,” said one of our retreatants recently about our campus in Tiffin, Ohio. We are committed to listening and responding to God’s call for us as a community. Indeed, prayer, service and community have been our foundation since 1869, when Fr. Joseph Bihn and Mother Elizabeth Schaefer set out to help orphans and the elderly poor after the Civil War. Peacemaking, concern for the poor, contemplation/action and care of creation are the directions we follow as we walk through the world, doing what we can to answer God’s call. Today, we serve in Mexico and in several states in the U.S. We are forward looking and inclusive. We are surrounded by beauty on our campus in Tiffin, Ohio, which is home to our Motherhouse, Franciscan Earth Literacy Center, St. Francis Spirituality Center and St. Francis Senior Ministries. Please contact vocations@ tiffinfranciscans.org or (419) 447-0435. Visit www.sfctiffin.org and find us on Facebook @ Tiffin Franciscans and on Twitter @ TiffinSisters.

See ad on page 92. Code #287.

Sisters of St. Francis of Assi-

si “Women of faith touching a world in need.” Our Franciscan Congregation is committed to bringing the teaching, healing, reconciling, and liberating power of Jesus to every life we touch. We stand in solidarity with women and those who are poor, oppressed, and disenfranchised. We promote social justice, preservation of the earth, harmony and world peace. We seek to deepen our Franciscan identity. Our ministries are as diverse as the women who serve them: administrators; teachers; health-care providers; social workers and counselors; campus, prison, and parish ministers; child care workers; artists and musicians. Community members are located across the United States and in Taiwan. We invite women who are seeking the simplicity, meaning, and heartfelt joy of a Franciscan lifestyle to risk their future with us. Sr. Adele Thibaudeau, 3221 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis, WI 53235; (414) 294-7306; e-mail: vocdir@lakeosfs.org; website: www.lakeosfs.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 121. Code #072.

Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Im-

maculate (O.S.F.) Led by the Spirit, we, as Joliet Franciscans, embrace the Gospel life by commitment to Franciscan values and respond to the needs of our time through prayer, community, and ministry. We minister in preschool through adult education, in parish ministry, health care, social services, religious education, and as musicians and artists. Ministering in 13 states and in Brazil, we invite inquiries from women who feel called to our Franciscan way of life as vowed members. Inquiries are also welcomed from both men and women interested in the Associate relationship. Vocation Minister: Sr. Juanita Ujcik, O.S.F., 1433 Essington Road, Joliet, IL 60435; (815) 725-8735; fax: (815) 725-8648; e-mail: jujcik@jolietfranciscans.org; website: www.jolietfranciscans.org.

See ad on page 66. Code #252.

Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration (O.S.F.) Western Province (Colorado Springs,

CO) “Climb every mountain…till you find…a dream that will need all the love you can give everyday of your life for as long as you live.” (From The Sound of Music). Come dream with us—an international congregation whose western province home is in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. We follow the lead of our foundress Maria Theresia Bonzel, whom Pope Francis recently declared Blessed, as we pray with her, “All as God wishes. He leads, I follow.” We seek to bring God’s love to each other and to those we encounter through our ministries. We strive to become contemplative and compassionate women as we address the unmet needs of our times. Keep your unique identity while adding that of a Franciscan woman Religious in love with God. Join us in our communal life, service to others, and perpetual adoration of Jesus in the Eucharist and in all of creation. Learn more at www.stfrancis.org. Contact Sr. Dorothy Schlaeger (719) 210-4588 or dorothy@stfrancis.org.

Code #073.

Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia

(O.S.F.) Gospel Women Making a Difference! Will you join us in following Jesus Christ? We live the traditional Franciscan Third Order values of contemplation, poverty, humility, and continuous conversion through the evangelical vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Community life, prayer and ministry support and express our relationships with God, others, creation, and self. We choose to take the necessary risks to be a compassionate presence in our violent world— especially with women; children; those who have no voice; and those who are economically poor, marginalized, and oppressed. Our varied ministries allow us to foster right relationships in our Church and promote peace in society in the United States and beyond. Are you interested? Have questions? Contact a vocation director: Sr. Christopher Marie Wagner (East), Sr. Elaine Thaden (West), Sr. Christine Still (West); vocations@osfphila.org, www.osfphila.org. See our web ad at www.digitalvocationguide.org.

Code #139. Sisters of St. Francis of the Im-

maculate Conception (O.S.F.) Called to make God’s compassionate presence known through our vowed life in community, the Sisters of this diocesan religious congregation dedicate themselves to prayer, community life, and service in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, whose personal lifestyle was expressed in prayer, joy, and simplicity. The Sisters presently serve the people of God throughout Illinois through prayer and community witness, and a variety of ministries to all ages. These include caring for the aging, teaching, religious education for adults and children, adult literacy, parish ministry, social work, chaplaincy, teen and adult retreat programs, spiritual direction, and campus ministry. Sr. Sarah Elizabeth, 2408 West Heading Avenue, West Peoria, IL 61604; (309) 214-0184; e-mail: sistersarahelizabeth@gmail.com; website: www. westpeoriasisters.org. See our web ad at www. digitalvocationguide.org.

See ad on page 67. Code #279.

Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Com-

munities (OSF) As women of vision, rooted in the Gospel and energized by the spirit of Francis and Clare, we strive to live in right relationship with God, one another, and all creation. We are sisters to all, serving with reverence, justice and compassion. The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities is composed of four Franciscan communities who have common historical roots. Together, we are in the process of creating a new vision for our reunited community. As a multi-cultural, international community we are striving to meet the needs of the church and the world today. Through our prayer and Franciscan life together in community, both at home and abroad, we are empowered to serve in traditional ministries, such as education, health care, social services, pastoral and spiritual care; as well as in new and evolving ministries. We offer many opportunities to blend your education and talents with the Franciscan tradition. We invite you to come grow with us. Contact: Sister Rosemary Hendry, (315) 6347084 or Sister Joselle Orlando, (315) 634-7083; e-mail: rhendry@sosf.org or jorlando@sosf.org; website: www.sosf.org. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 99. Code #294.

Sisters of St. John the Baptist (C.S.J.B.) We are an international community founded by Blessed Alfonso Maria Fusco in Italy in 1878. Our charism is to work for the glory of God in the service of our neighbor especially the poor, the abandoned, and those at risk so that they may be able to realize themselves in the Church and in society and become promoters of justice and peace. We seek to remove the obstacles

which hinder people from freely accepting the Love of God into their lives through our prayer and community life and our apostolate. We are teachers, Directors of Religious Education, Pastoral Associates, Youth Ministers, School Principals, Administrators and Librarians, Counselors, Ministers of the Eucharist, Health Care Professionals, Pastoral caregivers of the aged, sick and dying.

Applicants must be free from canonical impediments, high school graduate, good physical and mental health, appropriate social maturity and a desire to serve God’s people. For more information please contact: Sister Liceria Sayon, CSJB, 57 Cleveland Place, Staten Island, NY 10305; (718) 447-4150 ext. 207 or 172; e-mail: baptistinevoc@aol.com; website; www.baptistines.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 49. Code #075.

Sisters of St. Joseph (S.S.J. and C.S.J.)—Federation Does loving God and neighbor without distinction stir your heart and energize you for living in today’s world? In 1650, six ordinary women came together to share their gift of God’s love. They prayed daily, lived simply in community and responded to the needs of their time. Over 360 years later, this same mission continues in over 50 countries worldwide. We are vowed religious women from all walks of life who share the mission of Jesus, “that all may be one”. We do this through prayer, living in community, and responding to the needs of our time. Our mission calls us to work toward union of God and neighbor without distinction. Together with our Associates, Agrégées, and Volunteers we respond to the needs of our Church and world with compassion, creativity, and courage by using our individual and collective gifts in a variety of ways. Live the challenge of the Gospel with us! For more information please contact one of our Vocation Ministers: Albany, NY: Sr. Jeanne Marie Gocha, CSJ, (518) 783-3605; email: jgocha@csjalbany.org; website: www.csjalbany.org; St. Joseph Worker Volunteer Program (Albany) (518) 393-0528; e-mail: sjworkers@csjalbany.org; website: www.sjworkers.org. Baden, PA: Sr. Dorothy Pashuta, CSJ, (724) 869-6092; e-mail: dpashuta@stjoseph-baden.org; website: www.stjoseph-baden.org. Boston, MA: Sr. Pat Quinn, CSJ, (617) 746-2045; e-mail: vocation. office@csjboston.org; website: www.csjboston. org. Brentwood, NY: Sr. Mary Walsh, CSJ, (631) 273-1187 ext. 118; e-mail: vocationcsj@ aol.com; website: www.brentwoodcsj.org.; Dear Neighbor Volunteer Program, (718) 455 0197, migliorep@providencehouse.org. Buffalo, NY: Sr. Mary Lou Schnitzer, SSJ, (716) 759-6454; e-mail: SML944@aol.com; website: www.ssjbuffalo.org. Chambery-West Hartford, CT: Sr. Dorothy Coulter, CSJ, (860) 233-5126; email: dacoulter37@gmail.com; website: www.sistersofsaintjoseph.org. Concordia, KS: Sr. Beverly Carlin, CSJ, (785) 220-7996: e-mail: srbevc@ csjkansas.org; website: www.csjkansas.org; CSJ Volunteer Program: Sr. Christine Doman, CSJ, (915) 208-3899; e-mail: cdoman@csjkansas.org. Congregation of St. Joseph: Sr. Celeste Cotter, CSJ, (708) 310-1292; e-mail: ccotter@csjoseph. org; Lois O’Malley, CSJ,(316) 689-4029; e-mail: lomalley@csjoseph.org; website: www.csjoseph. org. Erie, PA: Sr. Linda Fusco, SSJ, (814) 8364127; e-mail: s.lfusco@ssjerie.org: website: www.ssjerie.org. Honolulu, HI: Sr. Roselani Enomoto, CSJ, e-mail: roselani.enomoto@gmail. com; Rosemarie Montoya, CSJ e-mail: lokecsj@ hawaii.rr.com; (808) 244-8123; website: www. csjhawaii.org. Los Angeles, CA: Sr. Ingrid

Honore-Lallande, CSJ, (951) 704-8888; e-mail: ihonore-lallande@csjla.org; Sr. Darlene Kawulok, CSJ, (310) 889-2117; e-mail: dkawulok@ csjla.org; website: www.csjla.org. Orange, CA: Sr. Mary Elizabeth Nelsen, CSJ, (714) 633-8121 ext. 7108; e-mail: vocationcsj@csjorange.org; website: www.csjorange.org. Philadelphia, PA: Sr. Kathy Claflin, SSJ, (215) 248-7236; e-mail: kclaflin@ssjphila.org; website: www.ssjphila.org; SSJ Mission Corps Volunteer, Colleen O’Grady (215) 248-7235; e-mail: ssjmissioncorps@ gmail.com; website: www.ssjmissioncorps.org. Rochester, NY: Sr. Donna Del Santo, SSJ, (585) 733-4422; e-mail: vocations@ssjrochester.org; website:www.ssjrochester.org; Sisters of Saint Joseph Volunteer Corps, (585) 529-5689; e-mail: volunteercorps@ssjrochester.org. Springfield, MA: Sr. Natalie Cain, SSJ, (413) 536-0853 ext. 249; e-mail: ncain@ssjspringfield.com; website: www.ssjspringfield.org. St. Augustine, FL: Sr. Kathleen Power, SSJ, (904) 610-9228; e-mail: ssjflvocations@bellsouth.net; website: www.ssjfl. org. St. Louis, MO: Sr. Linda Markway, CSJ, email: lmarkway@csjsl.org or Sr. Kathleen Eiler, CSJ, e-mail: keiler@csjsl.org; (314) 678-0315; website: www.csjsl.org. St. Paul, MN: Sr. Jill Underdahl, CSJ, (651) 696-2873; e-mail: junderdahl@csjstpaul.org; website: www.csjstpaul.org; St. Joseph Worker Volunteer Program (St. Paul): Bridgette Kelly (651) 690-7049; e-mail: bkelly@ csjstpaul.org; website: www.stjosephworkers. org. Watertown, NY: Sr. Mary Gregory Munger, SSJ, (315) 782-3460; e-mail: smgssj@yahoo. com; website: www.ssjwatertown.org. See our web ad at www.VocationGuide.org.

See ad on page 93. Code #024.

Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny The Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny, founded in 1807, are an international missionary congregation with approximately 3,000 sisters bringing hope and compassion to people around the world. In the Province of USA and Canada, the sisters currently minister in San Pedro, California; Plainfield, New Jersey; Middletown and Newport, Rhode Island and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The sisters are involved in ministries of education, parish ministry, small Christian community development, religious education, spiritual direction and retreat work, and social services. If you are searching to respond to God’s will and feel called to a life of simplicity and availability contact the Cluny Sisters at vocations@clunyUSandCanada.org or visit our website at www.clunyUSandCanada.org, or contact: Sister Genevieve Vigil, 853 W. 7th St., San Pedro, CA 90731-3091; (310) 834-5431.

See ad on page 159. Code #441.

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 founding spirit calls us to further the work of peace, and our call to peacemaking pervades our prayer and leads us to a life of simplicity and service. In accord with our tradition we commit ourselves to promote peace in family life, in the church, and in society. We minister in education, health and hospital services, religious education, parish ministry, social justice, spiritual direction, and peace ministry in the U.S., U.K., Haiti and El Salvador. 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. Vocation Contact: Sr. Jo-Anne Miller, CSJP, Vocation Director, P.O. Box 248, Bellevue, WA 98009; (425) 467-5402; e-mail: jmiller@csjp-olp.org; website: www.csjp.org.

See ad on page 44. Code #227.

Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis (SSJ-

TOSF) The Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis are a community of more than 300 Franciscan vowed religious women and associate members who are dedicated to gospel living. We are committed to building life-giving communities, empowering one another to live the truth of Gospel values, bonding with others in everwidening circles of compassion and peace, and speaking from our common understanding that there be no outcasts in our experience of life on this earth. The missioned presence of the congregation continues today in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Peru. For more information contact the Director of Vocation Ministry, P.O. Box 305, Stevens Point, WI 54481; (715) 341-8457; e-mail vocation@ssjtosf.org; website www.ssj-tosf.org.

See ad on page 32. Code #154.

Sisters of St. Mary of Namur

(S.S.M.N.) Are you fascinated by God? We are. Are you challenged to deepen your spiritual life and values? We are. The Sisters of St. Mary are an international congregation of religious women, consecrated by vows, and living together in community to spread the Word of God. We live and work in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Our service is among the poor and marginalized of the world with special commitment to women and young people. We share community life, prayer, the Eucharist, and a life united to the joys and sorrows of the human family. Ready to search further? Contact: Sr. Patricia Brady, 245 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213; (716) 855-0357; e-mail: bradyp@canisius.edu; website: www.ssmn.us. Contact for Texas: Sr. Yolanda Cruz, 909 West Shaw St., Fort Worth, Texas 76110; (817) 923-3091; e-mail: ycruz@ fwdioc.org; website: www.ssmnvocationchat. blogspot.com.

Code #348.

Sisters of St. Rita (O.S.A.) We, the Sisters of St. Rita, are an international community who follow the Rule of St. Augustine and the example of St. Rita, our patroness. St. Augustine’s heart was on fire with the love of God. We, too, want to live our community life and our mission that flows from a burning heart passionately in love – “a heart which sees where love is needed and acts accordingly” (Deus caritas est.). We are not “linked together through law but in freedom held together through grace” (Augustinian Rule). Rejoicing in the gifts God has given each one of us, we minister where we are needed, faithfully keeping to our founding mission of spiritual/social family care with all its diverse ministries. Is your heart burning also? We invite you to journey with us to make a difference. Contact Sr. Angelica Summer, O.S.A., 4014 N. Green Bay Road, Racine, WI 53404; (262) 6391766; e-mail: sr.angelica@sbcglobal.net; website: www.sistersofstrita.org.

Code #163.

Sisters of the Divine Savior

(SDS) We are the women religious branch of the International Salvatorian Family of Sisters, Priests and Brothers, and married and single Lay women and men. Salvatorian Sisters were founded in Tivoli, Italy in 1888 by John Baptist Jordan and Therese von Wüllenweber. Our apostolic ministries include anti-human trafficking efforts, social work, counseling, law, art, pastoral care, education and health care. We carry out our mission to make known the goodness and kindness of Jesus in 29 countries, including the U.S. in Alabama, Arizona, California, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Women ages 20-50 can learn more about life in community with Sisters of the Divine Savior by contacting Sister Mary Lee Grady, SDS at gradym@salvatoriansisters.org or 414-466-0810 ext. 229. Website:www. salvatoriansisters.org; www.facebook.com/sistersofthedivinesavior.

See ad on page 27. Code #315.

Sisters of the Holy Cross (C.S.C.) We, Sisters of the Holy Cross, are a dynamic international congregation of sisters who are part of the Holy Cross family of sisters, brothers, and priests. Striving to live out Jesus’ gospel and mission in the 21st century, we minister to people in eight countries on four continents. Compelled by Love, we address unmet needs as educators, health care workers, administrators, counselors, pastoral ministers, social workers, retreat leaders, writers, attorneys and social justice advocates. We have committed ourselves as a congregation to promote right relationships wherever we serve. Make a difference in our world by sharing our life and mission. Sr. Katherine Kase, CSC, 4910 Strathmore Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895; e-mail: vocations.us@cscsisters.org; website: www.cscsisters.org.

See ad on page 53. Code #269.

Sisters of the Holy Family

(S.H.F.) For 142 years the Sisters of the Holy Family have responded to the Gospel call to seek out the poor and the needy, especially families, for the Kingdom of God. Founded in San Francisco, California and serving the Western United States including Hawaii and Alaska, the diversity of our ministries reflects our historical commitment to provide meaningful services to the communities in which we live and work. Some of our current ministries include: child care, religious education, anti-human trafficking advocacy and education, social justice work, teachers, special

education, social work, and home visiting. Our doors are open to those exploring membership as vowed women religious or associates (both male and female). We invite you to explore a possible calling to serve with the Sisters of the Holy Family. Vocation Director, P.O. Box 3248, Fremont, California 94539; (510) 624-4511; website: www.holyfamilysisters.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org. See ad on page 100. Code #036.

Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

(C.S.F.N.) In a world marked by individualism, we choose family! Our lives, rooted in prayer and in the example of the Holy family of Nazareth, speak to the world about love, sacrifice, and true joy. Believing that charity begins at home, we create communities where lives are nurtured and shared. Empowered by this gift, we reach out to the Church and world through diverse ministries, striving to uphold the value and dignity of the human family. Founded in Rome in 1875 by Blessed Mary of Jesus the Good Shepherd, we are an international congregation, presently serving in the continental United States, Puerto Rico, Australia, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and the Philippines. Make a life-giving choice today and explore what God may have in mind for you! For more information, contact our Vocation Director at voc4naz@aol.com; website: www.nazarethcsfn.org. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 125. Code #155.

Sisters of the Holy Redeemer

(C.S.R.) The Sisters of the Holy Redeemer are compelled to bring the healing presence and compassion of the Redeemer to those who suffer in body, mind and spirit. We strive to be witnesses to hope and joy as we serve Jesus in the most vulnerable. Our inspiration flows from our relationship with Jesus, our Redeemer as we follow the example of Mother Alphonse Maria Eppinger who founded the congregation 160 years ago on the principal that “Love of God and love of neighbor are but one single love.” Through our sponsorship of the Holy Redeemer Health System, we provide health care, social services, and pastoral care, with a special emphasis on older adults, women and children. Contact us: American Province; Vocation Ministry Office, 521 Moredon Road, Huntington Valley, PA 19006; (215) 914-4109; e-mail: vocations@ HolyRedeemer.com; website: www.SistersHolyRedeemer.org.

See ad on page 71. Code #079.

Sisters of the Humility of Mary

(H.M.) As Sisters of the Humility of Mary, the heart of our commitment to religious life is a radical love and following of Jesus Christ grounded in a life of prayer and compassionate service. Mary’s humility inspires us to say “yes” to God’s call, whatever it asks of us, in joyful simplicity. Her fidelity to God’s Spirit challenges us to be a prophetic presence in today’s world by bringing more abundant life to God’s people. Our founders, Marie-Antoinette Potier and John Joseph Begel, responded to the needs of the time in France with vision, courage and generosity, eventually emigrating to the Cleveland diocese in 1864. Today, we follow in their footsteps, dedicated to works of peacemaking, justice, and care for Earth through a variety of ministries in education, health care, social service, and pastoral ministry. We number 159 Sisters serving in Midwestern states, Virginia, Florida, and Haiti. Others join in our life and mission as Associates, HM Volunteers and Volunteer Alums. For more information: www.humilityofmary.org. Membership Office, 20015 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116, (440) 356-6130; e-mail vocation@ hmministry.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 22. Code #329.

Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament (I.W.B.S.)—

Corpus Christi, TX We are called by Christ to extend His Incarnation in time by the witness of our lives in community and by our service to others. We choose to contemplate and to be the human face of God’s love in the world. We invite others to join us! We live together simply. We celebrate Eucharist daily. We share prayer, ministry, and community. Our spirituality is centered in the Incarnation. By the public and permanent consecration of our lives to the Incarnate Word we become a sign of the reign of God. We serve in the Dioceses of Corpus Christi, Brownsville and Beaumont. We spend our energies that others may come to know and love Jesus, the warm, gracious Loving Person Who walked with people and lived in community with them. You will find us in elementary and secondary schools, in hospital pastoral care, in parishes and diocesan offices; as school administrators, as teacher, librarians, as archivists, writers, as artists, musicians, as technology coordinators, as counselors, spiritual directors, as chaplains, and directors of catechesis, being and doing whatever we can do to extend the Incarnation in time. We invite you to visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/iwbscc or at our website www.iwbscc.org.

See our ad on page 125. Code #274.

Sisters of the Living Word

(S.L.W.) Our community was founded in 1975, in response to the call for renewal in religious life at the Second Vatican Council. We focus our energies on situations where the Living Word of God needs to be spoken and reflected, to help free the oppressed and bring new life. We do this through education, pastoral care, parish ministry, spiritual direction, social work, creative arts, and more. We invite generous and courageous women to join us in continuing to shape this new community. Check us out at our website, or come and meet us at a location near you. Or participate in a Living Word Retreat to experience our spirituality and passion for mission. For more information contact: Sr. Colette Fahrner, 800 N. Fernandez Ave.-B, Arlington Heights, IL 60004; (847) 577-5972; e-mail: cfahrner@slw.org; website: www.slw.org.

See ad on page 56. Code #173. Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great

(OSBM) Jesus Lover of Humanity Province was established in America as a result of a request received from the first Eastern Catholic Bishop, Stephan Ortynsky, in 1911 to care for orphans. Our ministries include: Evangelization through the Basilian Spirituality Center and the Basilian Associates Program; Primary, secondary and graduate education; Pastoral ministry, Iconography and folk art, Youth Ministry offering service to the poor, orphans and handicapped in Ukraine. With an open heart and mind we invite you to explore these questions. Are you open to…Come and join us in

celebrating the gift of life with others? Give of your time, energy and talent in response to the challenges of the 21st century? Be a fresh breeze,

reawakening hope and love in the world? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you will discover personal fulfillment and joy in helping others as a Sister of the Order of St. Basil the Great. Contact us at: 710 Fox Chase Rd., Jenkintown, PA 19046; E-mail: Vocations@ stbasils.com; website: www.stbasils.com; or call the Vocation Directors Sr. Joann Sosler, OSBM at 215-379-3998 ext 16 or Sr. Ann Laszok, OSBM, 412-260-1607.

See ad on page 37. Code #467.

Sisters of the Precious Blood

(C.PP.S.) For more than 175 years, the Sisters of the Precious Blood have served as unwavering witnesses to Christ’s redemptive, reconciling, and healing love, responding to the world’s urgent needs whenever and wherever it presents itself. The Sisters of the Precious Blood are united by a rich and active contemplative spirituality that is firmly rooted in Eucharistic prayer and devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus. We participate in ministries as diverse as the Sisters who engage in them. These ministries include health care, education, pastoral care, and outreach to name a few. Life as a Sister of the Precious Blood is for women who feel motivated to go beyond themselves. Sisters of the Precious Blood, 4000 Denlinger Rd., Dayton OH 45416. Phone: (937)837-3302. Learn more at www.PreciousBloodSistersDayton.org or vocations@cppsadmin.org.

See ad on page 126. Code #318.

Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (P.B.V.M.) Dubuque, IA Sisters of the Presentation of Dubuque are women religious inspired by the faith and life of their foundress, Nano Nagle. In 18th century Ireland, working against religious, political and economic oppression and with great personal risk, Nano launched an underground school system, visited the poor and elderly in their homes, and spent hours in prayer and adoration of the Eucharist. Her charism of hospitality lives today in the sisters, associates and friends who reflect God’s love for the world, live the Gospel value of welcoming all, and carry Nano’s lantern of hope to struggling people in the United States and Bolivia. Are you interested in a life of service that gives witness to Gospel values and makes a difference in the lives of

other people? If yes, then, listen to the Spirit’s stirrings in your heart, ask for wisdom and pray for courage to take the next step. Visit the Sisters of the Presentation website: www. dubuquepresentations.org and contact the Vocation Office, 2360 Carter Rd., Dubuque, IA 52001; (563) 588-2008; e-mail: vocations@ dubuquepresentations.org.

Code #327.

Sisters of the Resurrection (C.R.) God called a mother and daughter to form a religious congregation of women immersed in the spirit of Jesus’ Resurrection. As Sisters of the Resurrection, we are women of prayer and of the church who believe deeply in the presence of the Risen Christ. We have given our lives to God in joy through a vowed commitment of chastity, poverty, and obedience. In our education and health care ministries, we strive to imitate the example of Jesus’ love, compassion, and concern for others. We believe that God continues to call women to live as Sisters of the Resurrection and we invite you to prayerfully consider whether this could be true for you. New York Province: Sr. Teresa Grace, C.R., 35 Boltwood Avenue, Castleton, NY 12033; (518) 732-2226; e-mail: vocation@resurrectionsisters. org; website: www.resurrectionsisters.org. Chicago Province: Sr. Kathleen Ann, C.R., 7432 W. Talcott Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631; (773) 7926363; e-mail: callres1946@gmail.com; website: www.crsisterschicago.org.

See ad on page 153. Code #215.

Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

(S.S.H.J.) We are Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus founded by Blessed Maria Schinina in 1889. Following the command of Jesus “obey my ministers,” Maria Schinina rejected worldly pleasures and dedicated her life in service to the destitute, the homeless, and the unwanted. The aim of this Congregation is the glory of God and the sanctification of its members through the practice of Evangelical Vows, spiritual and corporal works of mercy. The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus live their Spirituality of Love and Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through Love and Service to the Poor. The Sisters continue to serve the poor in orphanages, rest homes, parish ministry, schools, missionary work, and in propagating devotion to the Sacred Heart. We live prayer and community life and wear full religious habit. We serve in Italy, Madagascar, Nigeria, Philippines, Romania, France, India, Equatorial Guinea, Panama, Canada, and United States. Age limit is 18 to 35. Contact: Sister Edwina Abara, SSHJ, Sacred Heart Villa, 5269 Lewiston Rd., Lewiston, NY 14092; (716) 284-8273; e-mail: sshj_vocation@yahoo.com; website: www.shvilla.org.

Code #165.

Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother Third Order

Regular of St. Francis of Assisi (S.S.M.) We are an international, multicultural religious community whose Generalate is in Rome, Italy within walking distance of the Vatican. We share in the mission of Jesus to bring fuller life to others by revealing God’s love for all, especially the poor. With Mary, the Sorrowful Mother, we strive to be a compassionate, loving presence in the world of those who suffer. Our ministries include health care, education, social work, counseling, spiritual direction and youth ministry and related fields within those ministries. We serve the Lord in ten countries: the USA, Austria, Italy, Germany, Tanzania, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and the Caribbean islands of St. Lucia, Grenada and Trinidad. Our lives are sustained by our commitment to prayer, community living, and service. Is your heart filled with compassion toward those who suffer in this world? If so, and if you feel called to consecrate your life to the Lord by following St. Francis of Assisi, we invite you to get in touch with us by browsing our vocation website, www. becomingasister.org and filling out the self-quiz published on that site.

See ad on page 70. Code #034.

Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis (O.S.F.)—East Peoria,

IL We are personally called by the Most High God to live the Franciscan way of life. With the Holy Virgin Mary as our mother and model, we strive to follow the examples of St. Francis of Assisi and Mother M. Frances Krasse. We travel this earth as pilgrims, walking through life together, strengthened by the Eucharist, praising our God in the Liturgy of the Hours, and allowing Him daily to transform us by our life of penance. In emptying ourselves for others, in humble sharing of the gifts we have received from our Father, we bring the peace of Christ among men. Our community apostolate includes health care and education. Our primary commitment is to care for the sick and poor. The special spirit of our community is the loving simplicity which our holy Father St. Francis practiced to a very high degree. Vocation Director, 740 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria, IL 61603; (309) 655-2645; e-mail: vocation.info@ osfhealthcare.org; website: www.franciscansisterspeoria.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 25. Code #081.

Sisters of Transfiguration Hermit-

age We are a monastic, contemplative community, following the Rule of Benedict in a way of life which nurtures the love of God in solitude as well as in community. Our life includes Liturgy of the Hours together as well as hours for personal prayer and lectio in solitude both morning and evening. We live by the work of our hands: making fruitcakes, jams, and other baked goods, and by writing, offering occasional workshops and retreats, and through the ministry of our small guest house. Our 68 acres of gardens, fields, woods, and streams offers a solitary environment in which to attend to God’s presence. Firmly rooted in the monastic tradition, we are also open to the needs and aspirations of contemporary women who desire to seek God both in silence and solitude and in the daily life of the community of sisters. Transfiguration Hermitage, 205 Windsor Neck Rd., Windsor, ME 04363; (207) 445-8031; e-mail: benedicite@fairpoint.net; website: www.transfigurationhermitage.org.

Code #367.

Society of Helpers (S.H.) The Helpers are an international community of women religious who have been urged by the love of Christ to respond to the challenges of the world by bringing hope to the human journey. We work in solidarity with the forgotten, those wounded in human dignity, those suffering injustice, those surviving without hope, those searching for God. We share with them in the life and death situations of the human situation moving towards fullness of life. To learn more contact: Sr. Jean Kielty, 4721-J South Woodlawn, Chicago, IL 60615; (773) 405-9884; email: jeankielty@yahoo.com or Sr. Anna Maria Baldauf, 4721-J South Woodlawn, Chicago, IL 60615; (312) 806-1884; e-mail: annamaria. baldauf@yahoo.com. For Spanish contact Sr. Dominga Zapata, 2043 N. Humboldt Blvd., Chicago, IL 60647; (773) 343-8832; e-mail: mingaz37@att.net. Visit our website at www. helpers.org. U.S. Provincial House: 4721-J S. Woodlawn, Chicago, IL 60615; (773) 5485026. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #223.

Society of the Holy Child Jesus—American

Province (SHCJ) Founded by Cornelia Connelly, the Society of the Holy Child Jesus is an international community of women religious. Our mission is to help others to believe that God lives and acts in them and in our world, and to rejoice in God’s presence. Our life of prayer and community strengthens us for diverse ministries. Since the Society’s founding in 1846, education has been at the heart of our mission. Today, we continue to serve as educators in the broadest sense of the word through ministries in teaching, spirituality, health care, social work, pastoral care, parish administration, and law. In the U.S., the Society sponsors 14 schools, including Rosemont College, and several social service organizations. Holy Child Sisters serve on four continents and in 13 states. For more information, please contact: Anita Quigley, SHCJ; 1341 Montgomery Avenue, Rosemont, PA 19010; (610) 626-1400, ext. 304; e-mail: aquigley@shcj.org. Visit our website at www. shcj.org/american.

See ad on page 127. Code #172.

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Trappistine Cistercian Nuns (O.C.S.O.), Crozet, VA—Our Lady of the Angels Monastery Our way of Christian discipleship is a gospel life according to the teaching of the Church, the Rule of St. Benedict and the Constitutions of our Cistercian Trappist Order. Daily we celebrate the Eucharist, the Liturgy of the Hours, and we also give time each day to meditation and adoration, sacred reading and study. The whole community works together in our means of self-support—the making of

a fine quality cheese on our monastery farm. We also offer hospitality to retreatants in our guest cottages, and we exercise stewardship over our woodlands and cultivated fields here in the heart of Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains. We invite single Catholic women between the ages of 20 and 40 to contact us through our website: www. olamonastery.org or by e-mail: vocations@ olamonastery.org or by writing to: Vocation Director, Our Lady of the Angels, 3365 Monastery Drive, Crozet, VA 22932. We look forward to welcoming you! See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

Code #415.

Trappistine Cistercian Nuns (O.C.S.O.), Dubuque, IA—Our Lady of the Mississippi

Abbey Our community follows the Rule of St. Benedict, and is wholly oriented towards contemplation. We dedicate ourselves to the worship of God in a hidden life within the community. Our life is structured according to a special rhythm of prayer, work, and Lectio Divina, which continually calls us to deeper conversion, love, and self-awareness as we grow in our relationship with Jesus and in our care for others. Lectio Divina is the prayerful reading and pondering of God’s Word. Our manual work is the prayer of our hands which supports us. There are specific times for the Divine Office and for personal prayer. We are located on the bluffs of the Mississippi River, surrounded by our organic farm and rolling hills. Women 18-39 years of age may apply. For more information contact Sr. Gail Fitzpatrick; Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey, 8400 Abbey Hill Lane, Dubuque, IA 52003; (563) 582-2595, ext. 141; e-mail: vocations@olmabbey.org; website: www. mississippiabbey.org. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

Code #415.

Trappistine Cistercian Nuns (O.C.S.O.),

Sonoita, AZ—Santa Rita Abbey As the mountains surround us, so the monastic observance surrounds and fosters our contemplative longing to behold the face of God. We live out the divine and human gifts of simplicity, community, liturgy, joy and prayer. Are you being invited by the Spirit into this School of Charity that is the Cistercian Southwest? Sr. Miriam Pollard welcomes your questions at Santa Rita Abbey, HC 1, Box 929, Sonoita, AZ 85637; email: sracommty@gmail.com; website: www. SantaRitaAbbey.org. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

Code #415.

Trappistine Cistercian Nuns (O.C.S.O.),

Whitehorn, CA—Redwoods Monastery Our monastic roots began in France in 1098 by Benedictines, who desiring a God-centered life, embraced the values of simplicity, poverty, silence, continual prayer and personal transformation. They sought and found God in the ordinary experience of daily living, nurturing the centrality of love as they grew in union with Christ. Redwoods Monastery makes this spiritual heritage available today through the communal practices of the Divine Office, daily Eucharist, divine reading and study, meditation and prayer, manual labor, and hospitality to guests. We are located on 300 acres of old growth redwood forest in Northern California and are deeply committed to preserving our forests, rivers, and wildlife. If you are a single Catholic woman, between 22 and 40 with 2 years of college or work experience and desire our way of life, please contact Sr. Suzanne; e-mail: vocationdirector@redwoodsabbey.org; website: www.redwoodsabbey.org; blog: www. redwoodsabbey.blogspot.com; or write, Vocation Director, Redwoods Monastery, 18104 Briceland-Thorn Rd., Whitehorn, CA 95589; (707) 986-7419. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

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Code #415.

Trappistine Cistercian Nuns (O.C.S.O.), Wrentham, MA—Mount Saint Mary’s Ab-

bey Our order is a monastic Order wholly directed to contemplation. We are dedicated to the worship of God in a life that is hidden, obscure and laborious within the monastery and under the Rule of St. Benedict. In this school of love, the nuns grow in humility and self-knowledge. Through the discovery of the depths of God’s mercy in their lives, they will learn to love. The various elements of Cistercian conversatio, such as obedience, humility, ascesis, solitude and silence, lead, each in its own way, to the interior freedom through which purity of heart and an abiding attention to God are attained. It is in the particular and delicate balance of lectio divina, liturgy, and work, that the Cistercian charism most directly manifests itself. Women between 20 and 40 may apply. We are located at 300 Arnold Street, Wrentham, MA 02093. Please contact Sister Katie McNamara; e-mail: s.katie@msmabbey.org; website: www.msmabbey.org. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

Code #415.

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Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland

(O.S.U.) We are religious women who are called to live Gospel values and who desire to deepen our relationship with Christ, both individually and with the support of one another in community. St. Angela Merici, our Foundress, born in the 15th century, was a model of great vision and faith who served the Church and who sought to be an instrument of change in her world. We carry on her legacy of service to God’s people, especially to women. Contemplation, Justice, and Compassion serve as expressions of how we live and choose to minister in the Church. These values are demonstrated in our commitment to personal and communal prayer; in our commitment toward women and children who are oppressed and exploited; in our commitment to efforts made toward systemic change; in our commitment to compassionate service of all who suffer and are in search of hope and wholeness. Today, imitating St. Angela, we minister in our sponsored institutions in the area of education, and serve in parishes, health care facilities and retirement homes. We serve as social services providers and in the ministry of prayer. We minister primarily in the Greater Cleveland community and on the Cleveland Diocesan Mission Team in El Salvador. We invite you to contact Sister Ann Letitia, 2600 Lander Road, Pepper Pike, OH 44124. (440) 4491200 ext. 138; e-mail: aletitia@ursulinesisters.org; website: www.ursulinesisters.org for further information.

Code #311.

Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph (O.S.U.) We are Ursuline Sisters proclaiming Jesus through education and Christian formation, committed to “freeing and nurturing women and children.” Founded in 1874 in western Kentucky, our congregation embraces the core values of Prayer, Service, Empowerment, Justice, and Contemplative Presence, in the spirit of our founder, Saint Angela Merici. We minister in Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Louisiana, New Mexico, New York, Washington, D.C., and Chile, South America. Our focus is in four areas: education, from primary grades to college; church ministry; social outreach

and justice advocacy with the poor, children, elderly, immigrants, and the homeless; and ministries of body, mind and spirit. We sponsor Brescia University and offer opportunities for spiritual growth and reflection at the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. More than 400 Ursuline Associates join us in prayer and ministry. Vocations: Contact Sister Martha Keller, (270) 229-4104; e-mail: vocations.msj@maplemount.org; 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356. Visit us at www. ursulinesmsj.org.

Code #222.

Ursuline Sisters of the Roman Union U.S.

Provinces (O.S.U.) The Ursulines were the first religious women in what is now the United States, arriving in New Orleans in 1727. We have been serving God’s people here continuously since that time. Like our foundress, St. Angela Merici, Ursulines believe that every day is a journey toward God. We seek to be faithful to a daily rhythm of contemplation, community life and ministry. We dare to confront the oppression of women and to stand in solidarity with the poor. We fulfill our mission in varied works by helping people recognize and develop their gifts for the service of others. For information, please contact: Sr. Jean Hopman, OSU, sjeanosu@gmail.com, (773) 844-0950; Sr. Elisa Ryan, OSU, elisaosu@gmail.com, (314) 825-9773; www.usaosu.org; backlitwithjoy. wordpress.com.

Code #218.

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Visitation Sisters of Minneapolis

(VHM) Learn more about the Visitation Sisters of Minneapolis through their Visitation Engagement offerings, the five offerings available to those who, like the Visitation Sisters, want to Live Jesus in an urban setting!

•Following the Spirit Discernment Series:

resources and reflection on discernment for all of life’s decisions. •Visitation Internship Program: giving young adults the opportunity to live in community and provide a year of ministry within north Minneapolis. •Visitation Companions: committing to an intentional study of Salesian Spirituality to nourish and deepen one’s personal spiritual journey. •Monastic Immersion Experience: a unique opportunity for an in-depth experience of the Sisters’ monastic way of life in an urban setting. •Vowed Religious Life: Live a monastic life of prayer and community: being present and reaching out to all in the diverse setting of north Minneapolis to “Live Jesus.” For more information, please contact Sister Katherine Mullin at katherinefmullin@gmail. com or call (612) 521-6113. Visit our website at www.visitationmonasteryminneapolis.org; follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ minnemonastery; and “Like” us on Facebook (“Visitation Monastery North Minneapolis”)!

Code #086. Associate Community of the Poor Handmaids

of Jesus Christ We are baptized men and women who make a non-vowed renewable covenant with the Associate Community in the Spiritual Family of Catherine Kasper for the purpose of mutual spiritual enrichment, development of community and promotion of service. Our commitment is based on the common call of the Holy Spirit to live the charism of Blessed Catherine Kasper, foundress of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Congregation. The Associates, Fiat Spiritus Community and Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ form the Spiritual Family of Catherine Kasper. Website: www.poorhandmaids.org/associates. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #049.

neWCoMMunities oFConseCrated liFe

Fiat Spiritus Community (FS) We are a community of vowed Christian men and women who are committed to living an apostolic life. We are called to listen to the Holy Spirit through community which empowers us to discern our response to the needs of our time especially with the needy and underserved. The Fiat Spiritus Community, together with the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ and Associate Community, live the Spirit of Blessed Catherine Kasper our foundress. Contact: Brother Bob Overland, FS, P.O. Box 1, Donaldson, IN 46513; (574) 936-1726; e-mail: boverland@ poorhandmaids.org; website: www.fiatspiritus. org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #049.

seCular institutes

Caritas Christi, Secular Institute of Pontifical

Right Founded in Marseilles, France, in 1937 by Fr. Joseph-Marie Perrin, OP, and Juliette Molland, Caritas Christi is now one of the largest secular institutes for single women in the United States and has members in over thirty countries. The purpose of Caritas Christi is to form and give to the Church contemplative apostolic laywomen who, in every condition of life, strive to live as consecrated Catholics by loving God and making him loved where he has placed them. All members have a sponsor to help them live a life in which God comes first even though they are working in the heart of the world. After three years of initial formation, members take a vow of celibate chastity and promises of poverty and obedience at a first dedication, followed by a definitive dedication five years later. For further information write: Jo Ann Ballinger, joannbear@gmail.com; website: www.ccinfo.org.

Code #347.

Don Bosco Volunteers (DBV) Don Bosco Volunteers are consecrated lay women living the Salesian spirituality of Saint John Bosco, (Don Bosco), while fully immersed in the ordinary occupations and careers of secular society. We participate in the evangelizing mission of the Church by witnessing Christian joy and service especially to young people and those most in need. We do not live in community but share communion through regular prayer and Days of Recollection. Founded in 1917 by Blessed Philip Rinaldi, Don Bosco Volunteers are a Secular Institute of Pontifical Right for single Catholic women who are consecrated to God through the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience while maintaining their lay status within the Church and world. Candidates must be women who have never married, be between the ages of 21-40 and who want to dedicate their life in a radical way to love of God and neighbor. Members follow a formation plan of discernment and preparation for vows, six years of temporary vows, then perpetual vows. Contact information: PO Box 334H, Scarsdale, NY 10583-5834; e-mail: seculardbv@aol.com.

Code #360.

Secular Institute of Missionaries of the King-

ship of Christ (SIM) Consecrated single women who profess poverty, chastity and obedience while living life in the world. Our spirituality is Franciscan and through its ideals the Missionaries seek growth and maturity by identifying with Jesus’ life and mission by striving faithfully to live the Gospel in the world in the spirit of the Beatitudes. A close bond is created among the members through monthly days of recollection, annual retreats, publications, correspondence, phone contact, e-mail and the web site members section. Requirements are: women desiring to commit to a celibate life, a prayer life seeking to grow in the love of Christ, a desire to promote Gospel values in today’s society, a self-supporting occupation, and the freedom to live our way of life. Historical Information: The Institute was founded in 1919 in Assisi, Italy, by Agostino Gemelli, OFM, and Armida Barelli. Approved in 1948 as a Secular Institute of Pontifical Rite. Established in the United States in 1953 by Fr. Stephen Hartdegen, OFM, and Barbara Ottinger. For more information contact: Charleen Dahlin, (508) 386-1417; e-mail: cdahlin@aol.com; web site: www.simkc.org.

Code #337.

United States Conference of Secular Institutes

(USCSI) The United States Conference of Secular Institutes is an association of all the Secular Institutes in the United States. Its mission is to provide education, resources, and support for member institutes, and to assist inquirers in finding the Secular Institute that is right for them. USCSI is committed to making known, understood, and appreciated the call to consecrated secularity in the Catholic Church. Total consecration to God through the evangelical counsels of poverty, celibate chastity, and obedience is the hallmark of all Secular Institutes. Institutes are for single women or for single men, and some are for diocesan priests. It is the newest and fastest-growing vocation in the Church today. For more information see www.secularinstitutes.org. Inquirers may be helped by writing to or talking with Sharon K. Lewis, Vocation Committee, 26673 Franklin Pointe Drive, Southfield, MI 48034-5615; (248) 352-8425; e-mail: sklewis@comcast.net.

Code #147.

uK/irish CoMMunities

Find UK and Irish Communities online through our community search or in our digital edition of Vision: www.digitalvocationguide.org.