Luigi Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 http://globalsistersreport.org/news/trends/st-katharine-drexel-shrine-blessed-sacrament-motherhouse-put-sale-39616 The article also gives a update on the current number of sisters, and some history of Katherine Drexel herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbTherese Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 It is very sad to see these magnificent and historical buildings go - but good too and important that proceeds will go to such needed causes. Prayer for the Sisters and their causes. The sale of the building a massive decision and act of detachment I bet. One monastery here (Australia) was sold and it was both beautiful and historical. The oldest part of the structure was declared state heritage and the Catholic organization that bought the buildings and land have retained the state heritage portion of the building as the law requires. Some of the structure was more or less more modern and were additions. To date, our St. Joseph Sisters of St Mary MacKillop (for one) have managed somehow to retain their whole historical structure and convent with beautiful grounds - most of the building is nowadays closed up as the number of religious sisters dwindle with many in advanced mature age..........the Sisters have listened to The Holy Spirit however - (see below). _______________ http://www.sosj.org.au/being-involved/index.cfm?loadref=161 "The Sisters of St Joseph are vowed members of the Congregation. Today some people are seeking a closer relationship with the sisters to collaborate in God’s mission. These people have taken private vows and are affiliated to the congregation. These vows of evangelical chastity, poverty and obedience are taken according to an agreed Rule of Life with a Memorandum of Affiliation between the person and the Congregation. This affiliation is open to individual men and women who live independently of the congregation but are closely affiliated." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicanHeart Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Just asking for clarification, it's not going to anything that funds Planned Parenthood is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister Marie Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 On May 6, 2016 at 8:41:56 AM, DominicanHeart said: Just asking for clarification, it's not going to anything that funds Planned Parenthood is it? What would ever make you ask such a question of sisters selling their motherhouse and ground to support their mission started by a saint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicanHeart Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 3 hours ago, Sister Marie said: What would ever make you ask such a question of sisters selling their motherhouse and ground to support their mission started by a saint? Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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