LaPetiteSoeur Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Ok. So I once believed I was called to be a Dominican. But lately, I've felt the need to look into other orders other than the NDs and the DSMMEs. Because I'm moving (another banging head and wall event) I decided to contact some different religious orders and the new diocese where I'll be. Reading the little blurbs about all of the communities is great, but then I look at their website and the sisters don't wear habits! I know I am called to wear a habit, and so many of these orders don't wear them! Does anyone know of religious orders that wear the habit, teach, and do mission work? Anyone? Thanks! My head and wall also thank you. Dieu vous benisse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 [url="http://ssvmusa.org"]The Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara!!![/url] They are a missionary order that is dedicated to the evangelization of the culture. Their apostolate: Popular Missions, intensive two-week parish evangelization according to the method of St. Alphonsus of Liguori. "In response to the Bishops' requests, the Institute can accept to help in parishes, preferably in missionary areas or those in most need" cf. Constitutions, 173). The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola: we assist our priests in the work of offering this retreat as a spiritual apostolate to the laity. The principal goal is to teach the participants how to overcome oneself and direct one's life according to God's will. For more information on spiritual exercises visit IVE Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. Parish work and sacristy work with the intention of promoting the solemnity of the celebration of the Sunday Liturgy (cf. Const., 181). Teaching in elementary schools, secondary schools and catechism programs Assisting in Theological and Philosophical publications, including English and Spanish texts of IVE Press (www.ivepress.org) and through participation in the Fr. Cornelio Fabro Cultural Project (www.corneliofabro.org). Youth Ministry: pilgrimages, the Annual IVE Youth Day, summer camps, campus ministry, lay volunteer opportunities (see the Lay Missionaries page) and World Youth Day. Works of Mercy: orphanages, homes for disabled children and youth, homes for the elderly, work in hospitals and nursing homes, and pro-life counseling and education. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargaretTeresa Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Yay for habit wearers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vee Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Poor wall!! There are other Orders?!?!? Join the Carmelites !!! Hey Therese is patroness of the missions along with Francis Xavier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 There are several that I know of, including one I contacted in the past: [url="http://db.religiouslife.com/reg_life/irl.nsf/org/138"]Sisters of the Most Holy Soul of Christ the Lord in Stuart, FL[/url] [url="http://db.religiouslife.com/reg_life/irl.nsf/org/193"]Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Eucharist[/url] [url="http://db.religiouslife.com/reg_life/irl.nsf/org/15"]Daughters of Mary, Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters)[/url] [url="http://db.religiouslife.com/reg_life/irl.nsf/org/58"]Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George[/url] [url="http://db.religiouslife.com/reg_life/irl.nsf/org/14"]Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus[/url] [url="http://db.religiouslife.com/reg_life/irl.nsf/org/73"]Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles[/url] [url="http://db.religiouslife.com/reg_life/irl.nsf/org/55"]Daughters of St. Mary of Providence[/url] [url="http://www.cmswr.org/member_communities/FMSIJ.htm"]Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Infant Jesus[/url] [url="http://www.cmswr.org/member_communities/OSSFDS.htm"]Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales[/url] [url="http://www.cmswr.org/member_communities/SOOLOS.htm"]Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows[/url] [url="http://www.sistersofreparation.org/Apostolate/Apostolate.htm"]Sisters of Reparation in Steubenville, OH[/url] I have contacted the Sisters of the Most Holy Soul of Christ the Lord way back in the beginning of my discernment. I was on the cusp of making a visit there until I learned that they do missionary work, which I don't feel an attraction to. The Vocation Director is amesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargaretTeresa Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 While the FSP don't wear like a traditional traditional habit, I kind of consider their "uniform" a habit. And they wear veils! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnavarro61 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1303925940' post='2233917'] [url="http://ssvmusa.org"]The Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara!!![/url] They are a missionary order that is dedicated to the evangelization of the culture. Their apostolate: Popular Missions, intensive two-week parish evangelization according to the method of St. Alphonsus of Liguori. "In response to the Bishops' requests, the Institute can accept to help in parishes, preferably in missionary areas or those in most need" cf. Constitutions, 173). The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola: we assist our priests in the work of offering this retreat as a spiritual apostolate to the laity. The principal goal is to teach the participants how to overcome oneself and direct one's life according to God's will. For more information on spiritual exercises visit IVE Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. Parish work and sacristy work with the intention of promoting the solemnity of the celebration of the Sunday Liturgy (cf. Const., 181). Teaching in elementary schools, secondary schools and catechism programs Assisting in Theological and Philosophical publications, including English and Spanish texts of IVE Press (www.ivepress.org) and through participation in the Fr. Cornelio Fabro Cultural Project (www.corneliofabro.org). Youth Ministry: pilgrimages, the Annual IVE Youth Day, summer camps, campus ministry, lay volunteer opportunities (see the Lay Missionaries page) and World Youth Day. Works of Mercy: orphanages, homes for disabled children and youth, homes for the elderly, work in hospitals and nursing homes, and pro-life counseling and education. [/quote] Today they are starting the 10 day popular mission in my country. I cannot join because I have duties at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulBride Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='LaPetiteSoeur' timestamp='1303925706' post='2233915'] Ok. So I once believed I was called to be a Dominican. But lately, I've felt the need to look into other orders other than the NDs and the DSMMEs. Because I'm moving (another banging head and wall event) I decided to contact some different religious orders and the new diocese where I'll be. Reading the little blurbs about all of the communities is great, but then I look at their website and the sisters don't wear habits! I know I am called to wear a habit, and so many of these orders don't wear them! Does anyone know of religious orders that wear the habit, teach, and do mission work? Anyone? Thanks! My head and wall also thank you. Dieu vous benisse. [/quote] My sisters! [url="http://www.sistersofmarymotherofthechurch.org/33"]Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Church [/url]There is also the [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/www.sistersop.com"]Dominican Sisters of Immaculate Conception [/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulBride Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1303925940' post='2233917'] [url="http://ssvmusa.org"]The Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara!!![/url] They are a missionary order that is dedicated to the evangelization of the culture. Their apostolate: Popular Missions, intensive two-week parish evangelization according to the method of St. Alphonsus of Liguori. "In response to the Bishops' requests, the Institute can accept to help in parishes, preferably in missionary areas or those in most need" cf. Constitutions, 173). The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola: we assist our priests in the work of offering this retreat as a spiritual apostolate to the laity. The principal goal is to teach the participants how to overcome oneself and direct one's life according to God's will. For more information on spiritual exercises visit IVE Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. Parish work and sacristy work with the intention of promoting the solemnity of the celebration of the Sunday Liturgy (cf. Const., 181). Teaching in elementary schools, secondary schools and catechism programs Assisting in Theological and Philosophical publications, including English and Spanish texts of IVE Press (www.ivepress.org) and through participation in the Fr. Cornelio Fabro Cultural Project (www.corneliofabro.org). Youth Ministry: pilgrimages, the Annual IVE Youth Day, summer camps, campus ministry, lay volunteer opportunities (see the Lay Missionaries page) and World Youth Day. Works of Mercy: orphanages, homes for disabled children and youth, homes for the elderly, work in hospitals and nursing homes, and pro-life counseling and education. [/quote] All right TB. You've sold me. lol. I am sending in my application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlmom Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Wow, so many good suggestions! I hope at least a few are geographically within range of your new home. Here are a few more to think about. Sorry, I am too tired to post websites, but I think you can google most of them. Missionary Benedictine Sisters Congregation of Religious Missionaries of St. Dominic Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart Institute of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows Sisters of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (part of Fr. Corapi's order} You probably can find more on the website of the CMSWR. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='HopefulBride' timestamp='1303960998' post='2234131'] All right TB. You've sold me. lol. I am sending in my application. [/quote] Aren't you already sold on the SMMC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy G. Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 LaPetiteSoeur, Have you ever met the Apostolic Sisters of St. John? They're part of the Community of St. John, which also has the Brothers and Contemplative Sisters. I lived with the Community of St. John for a year, so I know and love them!! The community was founded in France, but has since founded priories all around the world, including the USA! Also, if you like Dominican spirituality, they were founded by a saintly Dominican priest, so they have a strong Dominican influence (preaching and teaching)! The Apostolic sisters do mission work all over the world. Here is one of my friends, Sister Mary, who was just sent to Cameroun to teach at a school for girls for the next couple of years (she's the one on the left). If you have any questions about them, let me know!! Also, here's some info on them: [url="http://www.soeursapostoliquesdesaintjean.com/Who-we-are_a43.html"]http://www.soeursapo...we-are_a43.html[/url] [img]http://stjean.com/Images/photos_paray_2009/img_9119.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy G. Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I forgot to add - someone entering the Apostolic Sisters of St. John does eventually have to learn French...but it's definitely not as bad/hard as it sounds! Maybe you already speak a little? I was with them in France for a year and the language comes really quickly! Plus they are a really international community, so they're used to people having to learn French - they were so incredibly patient with my French for the first month or so that I was there! (By the way, I wasn't discerning with them, just studying philosophy with them...there are two programs they have in France and one in Princeville, Illinois, where young people can participate in the prayer life, apostolate, and studies of the Community). The Apostolic Sisters are already several Americans at their main formation house, too! And they are very traditional - with the full habit (as you can see above...veil, wimple, scapular, rosary, and sandals!! ), consecration to Our Lady (that they renew daily after Mass), adoration twice daily, etc. Hope this helps! You're in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister Rose Therese Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='LaPetiteSoeur' timestamp='1303925706' post='2233915'] Does anyone know of religious orders that wear the habit, teach, and do mission work? [/quote] I know the Dominicans in Justice, IL. The teach and are an international community, motherhouse in Poland. There are also the Salesians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulBride Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1303962924' post='2234146'] Aren't you already sold on the SMMC? [/quote] shhh. don't say anything but I am thinking of bilocating at prayer time, that way I get double the prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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