PUZZLED? Why not be a part of our picture?

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1 Mother of God Monastery Adrienne Kaufmann, OSB (605) th Ave SE #59 Watertown, S.D Offer your gifts and talents to serve the multicultural Church and world while enjoying the beauty and serenity of the South Dakota Prairie. PUZZLED? Why not be a part of our picture? The Sisters of St. Agnes are ordinary women making an extraordinary difference! We are dedicated to promoting justice and building community throughout the U.S. and Latin America. If you re looking to make a difference, then contact us today. CSA Office of Vocation Discernment vocations@csasisters.org Life... lived as community strengthened by prayer energized with a Mission for Others! Sisters Dianne Moore and Cecilia Mc Manus tend to the needs of an ill child. Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth vocations@scnj.org September 2011 uscatholic.org 39

2 Society of Helpers Chicago, Illinois We are women who: allow ourselves to be touched by God s love in our everyday lives. desire to engage with the world in love and compassion. are open to receiving and giving to one another in community through care, support and nurture. care about the world, the church, the environment, our neighbors and each other. are connected to one another across borders, cultures and languages. You are invited! Contact: Sr. Jean Kielty jeankielty@yahoo.com (773) Sr. Anna Marie Baldauf anna.maria.baldauf@ sbcglobal.net (312) Sr. Dominga Zapata mingaz@sbcglobal.net (773) Women of Hope Today, I Tutored Latina women eager to learn the English language Counseled children suffering from AIDS Prayed in union with my sisters in 35 countries around the globe I am a School Sister of Notre Dame Sister Barbara Bacak sisters@ssnd.org facebook.com/ssnd.northamerica 40 U.S. Catholic September 2011

3 FRANCISCANS OF THE HOLY LAND Holy Land Franciscans have a vocation unlike any other in the world: to care for Christianity s holiest sites for the benefit of all the faithful, and to serve the Christian community in the land of Our Savior. ARE YOU CALLED TO JOIN US? Contact Fr. Jacob Matthew vocation@myfranciscan.com , ext Quincy St., N.E. Washington, DC Do you have the desire to give yourself to God through a life of prayer and ministry among the poor? Contact Person: Sr. Amelia Breton ext 327 sbsvocof@aol.com Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, Pa living the Gospel together empowering those in need in eight countries on four continents Sister Sharlet attorney Sister Jacinta teacher Sister Patricia nurse We are Holy Cross walk with us vocations.us@cscsisters.org September 2011 uscatholic.org 41

4 Searching for something greater? Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular We are an international fraternity of friars whose origin is the community founded by St. Francis of Assisi. We live in community with a prayerful family spirit as we minister in education, retreat work, healthcare, social work, and parish ministry, always faithful to Christ and the Church. Come join us! Fr. David Kaczmarek, T.O.R. Vocation Director davidktor@yahoo.com (800) Dike Road Winter Park, FL Many voices, one mission Live your faith with the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame In the United States Sr. Lucille Cormier (203) cndsusa@sbcglobal.net In Canada Sr. Maureen Baldwin (416) mbaldwin@cnd-m.org Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Given to God in community for the service of those who are poor since We are women of prayer called by the Gospels to be rooted in Christ, rely upon Divine Providence, and open our hearts to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Daily, we place our diverse gifts at the service of our Sisters. We are health care providers, social workers, missionaries, advocates for those in need and parish associates. Each day our focus is the same: that the poor be served and the message of the Gospel be proclaimed with joy. 42 U.S. Catholic September 2011 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Sr. Lisa Laguna, D.C. SrLisaDC@aol.com Mobile Office DaughtersOfCharity.com Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul

5 Living Christ s Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois Vocation Director: Sr. Teresa Marron, OP srteresa@spdom.org every day, in every way We embrace being an international, intergenerational, intercultural congregation. We invite you to Judy George, SP Vocation Office Manager Spokane, WA (509) vocations@providence.org Joan Gallagher, SP Vocation Director Seattle, WA (206) joan.gallagher@providence.org Come and See Sisters of Providence, Mother Joseph Province September 2011 uscatholic.org 43

6 Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Serving in God s Name in the U.S. and Argentina As women of the Gospel the Sisters of Bon Secours vow to be GOOD HELP. Contact us if you are considering religious life. Visit us. Come & See: October CBSVocations@bshsi.org (877) Giving your life to God there s no app for this. Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration live in a monastic community dedicated to the Eucharist and the Rule of Benedict. vocation@benedictinesisters.org (660) Always more, Always better, Always with love. In the spirit of our foundress, Ven. Maria Kaupas Sisters of St. Casimir Chicago, Illinois (773) Sisters of St. Joseph 1425 Washington Street Watertown, NY Web Site: Vocation Director: Sister Mary Gregory smgssj@yahoo.com Are you being called to... + enjoy the support that comes from living in a community of shared prayer and ministry? + possess the confidence to proclaim God s love for all? + fi nd fulfillment by making a real difference in the world? Give us sac call! U.S. Catholic September 2011

7 Be a Missionary with us! The Piarist Fathers Youth Is Our Concern We are an international missionary congregation, living community as a sign of unity in diversity. Grounded in prayer we seek God s Will in bringing HOPE, COMPASSION and LIBERATION to our world. SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CLUNY Province of USA and Canada For more information contact Sister Genevieve Vigil at clunyvocation@hotmail.com Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat House Celebrating 100 Years Birthplace of the lay retreat movement in the U.S. Private/Individually Directed Retreats, including 30-day Ignatian Exercises Individually tailored retreats for junior high and high school retreats 239 Fingerboard Road Staten Island, NY Phone: (718) *Fax: (718) Piarists profess a fourth religious vow to educate youth, especially the poor. We serve and educate the poor in Appalachia, the Southeast, New York City, and Puerto Rico. We want to hear from you! Rev. David Powers, Sch.P. The Piarist Fathers Highway 80, Box 870 Martin, KY (610) dariff@hotmail.com Jesus is Our Founder Scripture is Our Primary Rule Our Primary Law is Love Our Catholic community of celibate brothers and sisters, singles who can marry, and families was founded by John Michael Talbot in We pray and work together in our monastery in the Ozarks of northwest Arkansas. If you want to live the gospel more intensely, come and see! The Brothers and Sisters of Charity At Little Portion Hermitage Berryville, Arkansas Are you exercising your Spirit? Gym memberships...home workouts...wii Fit TM. Contact: Sr. Carolyn Enders (479) vocations@littleportion. org September 2011 uscatholic.org 45

8 The Canossian Daughters of Charity, an international missionary community, established the Canossian Spirituality Center in The Center is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is a ministry of the North American Province. Our Center provides a very peaceful and gracious setting, inviting meditation, relaxation and prayer. We are open to church groups, catholic organizations, ecumenical groups and educational enterprises. Groups may reserve the center for day or overnight programs and retreats. For more information, please contact: Canossian Spirituality Center 5625 Isleta Boulevard SW Albuquerque, NM spiritualityctr@yahoo.com canossianspiritualitycenter.org The Canossian Sisters of Cristo Rey Province are celebrating 50 Years of Making Christ Known and Loved in service to the people of North America U.S. Catholic September 2011