philosophette Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 A friend of mine is really interested in the Community of St John Sisters. Does anyone know anything about them? Any pictures? What their apostolic sisters do? Where they are located? Anything that you know would be helpful... esp if any of you have visited them! thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAli Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 [quote name='philosobrat' post='1276182' date='May 17 2007, 09:54 PM']A friend of mine is really interested in the Community of St John Sisters. Does anyone know anything about them? Any pictures? What their apostolic sisters do? Where they are located? Anything that you know would be helpful... esp if any of you have visited them! thank you! [/quote] I visited the contemplative sisters in Illinois at the formation house in March.... I do have some pictures. PM me if you'd like more information. God Love You, Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJames Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) [quote name='philosobrat' post='1276182' date='May 17 2007, 07:54 PM']A friend of mine is really interested in the Community of St John Sisters. Does anyone know anything about them? Any pictures? What their apostolic sisters do? Where they are located? Anything that you know would be helpful... esp if any of you have visited them! thank you! [/quote] as a former BRother of St John, i lived next door to the Contemplative Sisters in Texas, and in two places in France..they are [b]kinda[/b] like Dominican nuns mixed with Carmelites... here is a thread of the Apostolic Sisters pics topic #53 in NUNs pic thread! [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?s=&showtopic=67897&view=findpost&p=1272541"]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?s...t&p=1272541[/url] there is also an old post or thread discussing the Contemplative Sisters of St John quite a bit.. i'll look I hope your friend loves studying Philosophy! ther are 316 Sisters(Contemplative) ,and around 100 Novices ..in 26 Houses. ------------- [img]http://catholique-bourges.cef.fr/communaute/religieuses/images/stjean1.jpg[/img] [i]The Community of the Sisters of Saint John, established as a religious Institute of Diocesan Right by the Archbishop of Lyon on March 25, 1994, was founded by Father Marie-Dominique Philippe on December 8, 1982, seven years after the Brothers of Saint-John, in view of a contemplative life. The sisters live their total consecration to God in silence and solitude(meals eaten i the Cell), as well as through fraternal charity.[/i] - [i] Prayer is at the heart of the life of the contemplative sisters. Community prayer (time of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament and the Divine Office) and solitary prayer mark the rhythm of their day. The Eucharist is the source and the summit of their whole life (Lumen Gentium, 11). The sisters always strive to live the Eucharist with increasing intensity and fervor.[/i] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Sisters Belinda-Mary,Contemplative Sisters of St John, praying with 'come and seers' [img]http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/28980_g8bnt/beinad_mary.jpg[/img] and simplified website explaining the Family of St John [url="http://laredo.communityofstjohn.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34&Itemid=196"]http://laredo.communityofstjohn.com/index....&Itemid=196[/url] and another English website with links [url="http://www.stjean.com/EN/Communaute2b.htm"]http://www.stjean.com/EN/Communaute2b.htm[/url] AND here is a Illinois NewsArticle on them [url="http://www.cdop.org/catholic_post/post_4_3_05/featured_article.cfm"]http://www.cdop.org/catholic_post/post_4_3...red_article.cfm[/url] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - a very good overview (in French) of the Sisters of St John, even if you join them in the USA, you8 must learn some French, and spend some time in formation in France. [url="http://catho60.cef.fr/priere/religieux/saint_jean/soeurs.stjean.htm"]http://catho60.cef.fr/priere/religieux/sai...eurs.stjean.htm[/url] -- Sisters of St John (both Branches) with the Pope [img]http://www.vatican.va/news_services/or/photo/15_02_2006/images/prevs/prev51.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.vatican.va/news_services/or/photo/15_02_2006/images/prevs/prev50.jpg[/img] - [img]http://www.esprit-photo.com/images/photos-reportage/03_Pere_Marie_Do_FUNERAIL/600pix/D2180424_1.jpg[/img] MAISON-MERE et noviciat :Soeurs De St. Jean 42590 Saint-Jodard,France --------------------------------------------------- Illinois. (U.S.A.) – Sisters of St. John, 11227 W Legion Hall Road, Princeville, Illinois 61559. Noviciat. ------- Canada. – 524, rue de l’Epée, Saint-Jérôme, Québec, J7Y-3V7. Tél. : 001450-569-0620. Fax : 001450-569-0935.- - Texas. (U.S.A.) – Sisters of St. John, 504 Century Drive South, Laredo, Texas 78046. Tél. / Fax : 001-956-727-1028. - [quote]Cardinal Francis E. George, OMI. Archbishop of Chicago "I am very grateful that the community of St. John [has established]two Novitiates in Illinois, close to the Archdiocese of Chicago. Founded by Fr. Marie-Dominique Philippe, O.P., whose teaching amd writing is a great gift to all those searching for the truth and desiring to contemplate God's self-revelation, the Community of St. John is an inspired response to the needs of our time and place. Their presence will do much to strengthen our faith. I will keep their building projects in my prayers, and I hope that many Catholics and others will be generous to them." Illinois. (U.S.A.) – Sisters of St. John, 11227 W Legion Hall Road, Princeville, Illinois 61559. Noviciat. Tél. / Fax : 001-309-385-2550.[/quote] Edited May 18, 2007 by EJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sr Mary Catharine OP Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 [quote name='EJames' date='May 18 2007, 02:06 AM' post='1276325'] as a former BRother of St John, i lived next door to the Contemplative Sisters in Texas, and in two places in France..they are [b]kinda[/b] like Dominican nuns mixed with Carmelites... here is a thread of the Apostolic Sisters pics topic #53 in NUNs pic thread! [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?s=&showtopic=67897&view=findpost&p=1272541"]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?s...t&p=1272541[/url] there is also an old post or thread discussing the Contemplative Sisters of St John quite a bit.. i'll look I hope your friend loves studying Philosophy! From what I've heard of them they aren't much like Dominican Nuns at all. More Carmelites that study philosophy! (Study is only one aspect of Dominican life. We are much more communal, have enclosure and are professed to one particular monastery. We are rooted in the monastic tradtion with an apostolic thrust.) But then again, you didn't ask about dominicans. You asked about the Community of St. John! Ali went recently to visit. PM her and she'll tell you everything you want to know, I'm sure! SMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philosophette Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 [quote]From what I've heard of them they aren't much like Dominican Nuns at all. More Carmelites that study philosophy! (Study is only one aspect of Dominican life. We are much more communal, have enclosure and are professed to one particular monastery. We are rooted in the monastic tradtion with an apostolic thrust.) But then again, you didn't ask about dominicans. You asked about the Community of St. John! Ali went recently to visit. PM her and she'll tell you everything you want to know, I'm sure! SMC[/quote] Yeah Ali is sending me information for her. Does anyone know about their apostolic sisters? Are there any of them in the US or any of them planning to come to the US? Are they open to accepting women from the US? The whole philosophy thing: definitely not my cup of tea. I started life loving philosophy, but now I'm kind of sick of it.... still glad I am going Salesian Thanks everyone for the information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sr Mary Catharine OP Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 [quote name='philosobrat' post='1276443' date='May 18 2007, 10:23 AM']Yeah Ali is sending me information for her. Does anyone know about their apostolic sisters? Are there any of them in the US or any of them planning to come to the US? Are they open to accepting women from the US? The whole philosophy thing: definitely not my cup of tea. I started life loving philosophy, but now I'm kind of sick of it.... still glad I am going Salesian Thanks everyone for the information![/quote] Yes, they are coming to our diocese this summer (Newark). THe Brothers are here and in fact one of them was supposed to come over the other day but had to cancel and will come later. SMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiquitunga Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I visited there last year in June. :j Actually I met a young women discerning there that was with me in the Buffalo Carmel a few years back! It was a happy reunion. A couple of my friends are becoming Oblates there (like 3rd order). Here are some photos from investitures of some sisters last year. (I had another thread with them but can't find it) - but here are the photos - [url="http://pjstar.mycapture.com/mycapture/folder.asp?event=190277"]http://pjstar.mycapture.com/mycapture/fold...sp?event=190277[/url] They are beautiful pictures!! The sisters there are wonderful - the spirituality is very deep! I think my favorite thing about them is that they have Holy Mass at noon instead of right away in the morning. They are "cousins" of the Monastic Family of Bethlehem, as their founder. Fr. Philippe, OP helped Sr. Marie (former contemplative Dominican, foundress of Bethlehem) and they have many little similarities, but are definitely different. [url="http://www.stjean.com"]www.stjean.com[/url] and then the American site: [url="http://www.communityofstjohn.com"]http://www.communityofstjohn.com[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philosophette Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 [quote] They are beautiful pictures!! The sisters there are wonderful - the spirituality is very deep! I think my favorite thing about them is that they have Holy Mass at noon instead of right away in the morning. They are "cousins" of the Monastic Family of Bethlehem, as their founder. Fr. Philippe, OP helped Sr. Marie (former contemplative Dominican, foundress of Bethlehem) and they have many little similarities, but are definitely different. [url="http://www.stjean.com"]www.stjean.com[/url] and then the American site: [url="http://www.communityofstjohn.com"]http://www.communityofstjohn.com[/url][/quote] Ah, that explains some of the similarities which I have noticed. That is really cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritas Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 + Their growth is phenomenal -they are only 25 years old and they have how many?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiquitunga Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 (edited) Another thing interesting about the Sisters of St. John is that while the Apostolic Sisters wear a grey veil after profession, (& also the novices I think wear a simple grey veil), the Contemplative Srs keep the white veil after temporary and final profession - that looks much like a Carmelite novice veil. The novices wear a simple white veil w/o the wimple. One of the sisters there told me they do this because Fr. Philippe said they are always novices of the Holy Spirit. :j Edited May 21, 2007 by Margaret Clare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtina87 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 The Community of St. John Sisters are awesome!!!! They are located in the Peoria, ILL Diocese! I have known their congregation for years....Both for men and women! The Brother of St. John are really kewl....they say mass for the Sisters! They have been trying to get an active order open here in the states...i dont know how that is going but i know they do have an active order rather than a comtemplative order....somewhere in France...i think! If you need numbers...just let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sr Mary Catharine OP Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 [quote name='Sixtina87' post='1280247' date='May 24 2007, 12:50 AM']The Community of St. John Sisters are awesome!!!! They are located in the Peoria, ILL Diocese! I have known their congregation for years....Both for men and women! The Brother of St. John are really kewl....they say mass for the Sisters! They have been trying to get an active order open here in the states...i dont know how that is going but i know they do have an active order rather than a comtemplative order....somewhere in France...i think! If you need numbers...just let me know![/quote] The active sisters are coming to our diocese this summer. Our archbishop was bishop of Peoria and invited the community of St. John to come and now they have a small presence here. We've not met them yet (but met other CoSJ brothers). SMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtina87 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 [quote name='Sr. Mary Catharine' post='1280331' date='May 24 2007, 08:28 AM']The active sisters are coming to our diocese this summer. Our archbishop was bishop of Peoria and invited the community of St. John to come and now they have a small presence here. We've not met them yet (but met other CoSJ brothers). SMC[/quote] That is awesome Sister!!! Which Brother have you met??? Everyone seems to know Fr. Antoine!!!! He is the kewlest and on of my great friends! Who is the ArchBishop??? Just wondering because if he is the one I am thinking of...I met him! thanks Sister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAli Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Brother Nathan is pretty cool! Pray for the Brothers one brother is having an investiture cermony this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtina87 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 i think i met brother nathan.....however i met several of them years ago!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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