Catalog of Ministries
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Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities
Biography
The Sisters of St Francis of the Neumann Communities is a congregation of women religious comprised of 500 Catholic sisters who serve in the ministries of education, healthcare, pastoral care, mission work, social services, retreat work and prayer in three countries and 15 U.S. states/territories. For more than 150 years, the mission of the Sisters of St Francis of the Neumann Communities has remained the same: to serve the poor and vulnerable. Each day we strive to live out our directional statement: Rooted in the Gospel and energized by the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to be women of vision living in right relationship with God, one another and all creation.
Their 150 year legacy of service includes:
Educating
- The sisters have founded, and continue to administer and teach in more than 350 Catholic preschools, elementary and high schools, educating more than five million students.
- More than 12,000 nurses have been trained at nursing schools founded and administered by the Sisters of St. Francis.
Caring
- Tens of millions of sick and aged have been/are cared for in hospitals, health care and adult-care facilities founded by the Sisters of St. Francis.
- More than 145,000 children have been cared for in day care centers and former orphanages founded and administered by the Sisters of St. Francis.
Advocating
- Sisters serving at missions in Brazil, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Peru, Mexico, Nigeria and Kenya have provided food, shelter, education and prayer to the poorest of the poor. Sisters continue to minister in Kenya, Peru and Puerto Rico.
Praying
- Presently, 500 sisters spend countless hours a week in adoration offering prayers of praise and petition to God for the intentions of friends, donors and sisters in the community.
- Three spiritual retreat centers in New York and Pennsylvania have served tens of thousands of people for a combined 100 years.
- Sisters have served at hundreds of parishes across the country and around the world.
Leaving a Legacy
- A special example of the Sisters of St. Francis’ unwavering service to those most vulnerable is our own Saint Marianne Cope. From 1883 until her death in 1918 she cared for the Hawaiian Islands’ sick poor, especially the victims of leprosy. A Sister of St. Francis, she was declared Blessed in 2005 and will be canonized a saint in 2012. Her pending canonization will make her one of only 12 saints in U.S. history.
- With 22 sponsored ministries, the sisters will continue to have a presence in communities for generations to come.
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province (Latham, NY)
Biography
Called by God and passionate for the mission of Jesus, the Sisters of St. Joseph come together to serve all persons. With a distinctive spirit of hospitality and a particular concern for the poor, we witness to the Gospel by being a unifying and reconciling presence to a world in need.
Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (Beaverton, PA)
Biography
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, in response to God’s call and inspired by the zeal and courage of their foundress, share in Jesus’ mission of proclaiming the good news of God’s love. In keeping with their community history and charism, they live as women of prayer and serve as instruments of healing and reconciliation through an environment of justice, peace, compassion, and respect for all peoples. In response to the needs in contemporary society, they commit to recognize, affirm and celebrate the dignity and sacredness of each individual and to empower others in ministry. The Sisters provide spiritual and emotional support to parents, teachers, family caregivers, service providers, and volunteers and enable people to recognize and develop their personal strengths and abilities.
Sisters of the Living Word
Biography
The Sisters of the Living Word are a community of 50+ vowed women religious focused on reflecting and affirming the Living Word of God in situations where the Word needs to be spoken and reflected. We especially minister to those who are oppressed in various ways, bringing new life. Responding to urgent needs of our times we serve in education, pastoral and parish ministries, healing ministries, spiritual care and faith development, and social service ministries. We likewise devote energy to advocacy for immigrants and refugees, the homeless, victims of human trafficking and the care of the earth. Our congregation was founded in 1975, as a diocesan congregation in the Archdiocese of Chicago, with Sister Annamarie Cook named as Foundress. We currently live and minister in the Midwest and South (Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Florida, and Missouri). Your investment in the Sisters of the Living Word sustain our ministries, care for our elderly sisters, and continue our mission in works of justice and peace.
Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Biography
The IHM Educational Enrichment Institute (EEI) is a supplemental educational service whose purpose is to assist all learners, children as well as adults, to achieve maximum academic growth. The Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton, Pennsylvania, operates this program. The IHM Sisters work together to meet the educational, healthcare, social and spiritual needs of those whom we serve. The learning style of each participant is addressed by multi-faceted individualized instruction.
We believe that high self- esteem, motivation and positive reinforcement generate joy through learning. The certified professional staff consists of IHM Sisters who are dedicated to teaching and helping young people to reach their potential. The Sisters have taught various subjects at elementary, high school and college levels and employ quality teaching methods and materials.
The IHM Congregation is a 501(c)(3), religious organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
SOAR! Support Our Aging Religious
Biography
The mission of SOAR! is to:
• raise and provide funds for congregations to meet immediate needs of their retired and infirm members;
• educate the public about the serious retirement needs confronting elderly religious; and
• develop a national network of concerned individuals who wish to respond to this need.
The mission of SOAR! brings together people from all religious denominations whose lives have been touched by the unparalleled contributions of Catholic Sisters, Brothers and Priests. ??
Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County
Biography
In the spirit of love and justice, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County (SVdP) provides person-to-person services of time, talent and resources to help our neighbors in need. SVdP respects the dignity of every person. We provide Safety-Net services for families and individuals in our community who are often suffering, forgotten and deprived–the working poor, the homeless, the incarcerated, and all people living on the margins. We also seek systemic change solutions to move people out of poverty.
Solidarity Bridge
Biography
At Solidarity Bridge, we seek a just, compassionate, and interdependent world, where the health needs of those most vulnerable are prioritized and medical professionals have the necessary resources to serve their communities. We are a lay mission of the Archdiocese of Chicago, our work is rooted in the Catholic faith and its tradition of social justice. In a spirit of solidarity, we partner with communities in Bolivia and Paraguay to increase access to safe, affordable surgery and other essential health care. During the new coronavirus pandemic, our mission has remained active and our work is more important than ever.
Southwest Visions, Inc. (Baltimore, MD)
Biography
Believing in the dignity of all people and their right to decent, affordable housing, Southwest Visions provides low-income rental and home ownership opportunities, thereby fostering change in individual lives while creating a more stable community in southwest Baltimore City. Human dignity and quality of life for the individuals served is always first priority. Southwest Visions seeks to collaborate and partner with other organizations to improve the standard of living through spiritual, social, health, environmental and security needs of individuals, families and neighborhoods.
SPICE
Biography
Saint Brigid of Kildare’s SPiCE program (Special People
In Catholic Education) advocates serving the educational needs of children with learning differences and benefits all children by promoting diversity in the classroom. SPiCE supports the enrichment of the learning environment for all children in the parish school and the parish religious education program, through teacher training, dedicated personnel, support materials, special equipment, and parent education. We collaborate with a small but growing number of parish SPiCE committees in the Columbus Diocese, working together to promote and expand a commitment to inclusive Catholic education
at primary and secondary levels.
Spiritan Worldwide Aid Foundation (Wheaton, MD)
Biography
Our fundamental driving force is the Christian Vision, the mandate of Jesus Christ to love our neighbor, especially as it pertains to the poor. The development of people and the fostering of charity and justice in the world is equally our objective. The Foundation’s policies reflect and express the teaching of the Catholic Church. As such, it is open to all peoples in good will. The Spiritan Foundation is the fundraising organization for the East and West Provinces of the Holy Ghost Fathers, Brothers, and Associates. The purpose of the Foundation is to raise funds and awareness about the Congregation and the Provinces. It is also responsible for educating the public to its Spiritan charism and promoting its apostolate.
Spiritus
Biography
Mission Statement:
The mission of SPIRITUS is to inspire young Catholics as disciples of Jesus so they will spread the Gospel and renew the Church!
St Anthony on the Lake
Biography
Live the Gospel of Jesus Christ; commit to worship and lifelong faith formation; serve others in need.