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Daughters of Mary Immaculate
(Marianist Sisters), the
branch of the Marianist Family for women with religious vows, was founded by
Adele de Batz de Trenquelleon in France in 1816. Numbering over 400 throughout
the world, 23 Marianist sisters are in North America. Education and retreat
ministry have historically been a focus of ministry, but the sisters are also
involved in many areas to bring justice and Christ's life to the world through
works in campus ministry, social services, retreat centers, pastoral ministry,
etc. The Province of the USA has its administration in San Antonio, Texas.
The
stages of formation begin with aspirancy where the candidate keeps regular
contact with a local community for prayer, meals, live-ins, etc. She continues
to develop her prayer life and relationship with Mary.
The pre-novitiate is a time of orientation to community life, discernment of
one's vocation to religious life, adaptation to a new life-style, and building a
mutual relationship with the Congregation. This stage lasts for one or two
years.
A novitiate of two years is a time of initiation into Marianist Religious Life.
There is concentrated study, prayer, reflection, and experience of the life and
mission of Marianists. The novitiate concludes with first profession of the Vows
of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience, with a fourth Vow of Marianist Stability, a
special commitment to Mary.
During the period of temporary profession, three to six years, the Sister
completes studies for ministry, deepens her understanding of Marianist life and
charism, and is involved in a Marianist ministry. Initial formation concludes
when she makes Perpetual Profession of Poverty, Chastity, Obedience, and
Stability.
Our Prophetic Mission
by
Sr. Eileen Cehyra,
FMI
Prayer Life
by Sister Audrey Buttner,
FMI
For Vocation information contact:
Sr. Evangeline Escobar, F.M.I.
escobarfmi@aol.com
or
Sr. Laura Leming, F.M.I.
laura.leming@notes.udayton.edu
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