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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 Monica Seaton, (270) 229-4103; 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. Elisa Ryan, OSU, elisaosu@gmail.com, (314) 825-9773; backlitwithjoy. wordpress.com; osueast.org; osucentral.org.

Code #218.

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Visitation Sisters of Minneapolis

(V.H.M.) Four hundred years ago in Annecy, France, the friendship of St. Jane de Chantal and St. Francis de Sales gave birth to an order of women religious whose primary vow was the vow of Love. Our charism is a unique expression of that heart-to-heart encounter between Mary and Elizabeth. We are rooted in contemplative prayer with a mission of non-violent presence in a culturally rich and diverse neighborhood. All are welcome as we pray the liturgy of the hours four times a day, celebrate mass, and open our door to greet Jesus. Our cloister garden is comprised of the northside of Minneapolis. To learn more about the Visitation Sisters of Minneapolis, our Salesian Spirituality, and opportunities to engage with us, visit us at our website: www. visitationmonasteryminneapolis.org; on Instagram @ minne_monastery/ and Facebook at VisitationMonasteryMpls. Contact: Sr. Katherine Mullin at katherinefmullin@gmail.com or (612) 521-6113. LIVE+JESUS!

Code #086.

W

Wheaton Franciscans (O.S.F.) The Wheaton Franciscans are the United States province of an international congregation, the Franciscan Sisters, Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. We are a community of vowed women (Sisters) and covenant (associate) women and men, whose mission is to live the Gospel following the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi, and our foundress Mother M. Clara Pfaender. Through loving presence and service we foster personal and community growth as we respond to the needs of the church and the times. As Wheaton Franciscans we are committed to living Gospel values as co-creators in the Christ mystery. We believe that through an open and grateful heart we are blessed and become a presence of blessing. There are various ways of deepening a relationship with our Community. Contact Jeanne Connolly; jconnolly@wfsisters.org; 26W171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187-0667; (630) 909-6600. We invite you to learn more about us on our website at www.wheatonfranciscan.org. Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WheatonFranciscans/.

Code #087. 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. —Libby Riggs, P.O. Box 1, Donaldson, IN 46513; (574) 936-9936; e-mail: lriggs@poorhandmaids. org; website:www.poorhandmaids.org/associates. See our web ad at VocationNetwork.org.

Code #049.

NEW COMMUNITIES OF CONSECRATED 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 VocationNetwork.org.

Code #049.

SECULAR INSTITUTES

Don Bosco Volunteers (D.B.V.) 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 of life through prayer, Days of Recollection and a yearly retreat. 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 the 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 105835834; e-mail: seculardbv@aol.com.

Code #360.

Secular Institute of Missionaries of the Kingship

of Christ (S.I.M.) Consecrated single women who profess poverty, chastity and obedience while living life in the world. Our spirituality is Franciscan and the Missionaries seek to identify with Jesus’ life 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, and publications. Requirements: a self-supporting occupation, a desire to promote Gospel values in today’s society, a willingness to commit to a celibate life, and the freedom to live our way of life. Background: 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; cdahlin@aol.com; website: www.simkc.org.

See ad on page 32. 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 Kathy Tierney, Vocation Committee, 2021 Woodcrest Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227; 317-783-4405; desalessecular@gmail.com.

Code #147.

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Catholic Volunteer Network Catholic Volunteer Network connects passionate volunteers with dynamic programs serving around the world to foster and promote domestic and international faith-based volunteer service opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and skills. As the leading membership organization of Christian volunteer and mission programs, Catholic Volunteer Network supports and enhances the work of member organizations through volunteer recruitment, training and resources, networking opportunities and advocacy. Established in 1963, the Catholic Volunteer Network membership consists of over 200 domestic and international volunteer and lay mission programs. Each year more than 20,000 volunteers and lay missioners serve in these programs throughout the U.S. and in 112 other countries. Catholic Volunteer Network publishes and distributes RESPONSE, the most comprehensive handbook of lay mission volunteer opportunities. RESPONSE is distributed free of charge to persons interested in faith-based service and those who promote such service. Find us online at www.CatholicVolunteerNetwork.org. See our web ad at DigitalVocationGuide.org.

See our ad on page 16. Code #483.

U.K./IRISH COMMUNITIES

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