Missionary Sisters of St. Benedict
Contact
Sr. Assumpta Wrobel O.S.B.
Vocation Contact
5900 W. 147th Street
Oak Forest, IL 60452
sisterassumptaw@sbcglobal.net
Dioceses
Chicago, IL Harrisburg, PA Rockville Center, NY
Mission
The Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of St. Benedict was founded in the Ukraine by Mother Hedwig Josephine Kulesza. The congregation received papal approval from His Holiness John Paul II on November 1, 1979. The spirituality of the congregation is based on the Rule of our Holy Father St. Benedict, which reflects the perfect Word of God contained in Sacred Scripture. In accordance with our Rule, “May they prefer nothing whatever to Christ” (RB 72, 11), the sisters, following the example of our Mother Foundress, cherish with a special devotion the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the abode of God's love for us. Imitating Jesus in His zeal for the glory of the Father, in conformity with the Benedictine motto “Ora et Labora” (Pray and Work), we praise God in the Liturgy and in every kind of work. Our apostolate consists mainly of the education of youth by teaching the Catechism and proclaiming the Gospel. Blessed Mother Mary remains at the head of the congregation and draws them closer into the presence of her Divine Son.
Qualifications
A single Catholic woman who fulfills the following conditions may be accepted to the Congregation: who has a good intention and truly seeks God (RB 58, 7); has proper physical and mental health; has a good moral character and sufficient maturity; has a basic education; shows definite characteristics of a vocation to the congregation; is not bound by any canonical impediment.
Formation
Women discerning a religious vocation to the Community are encouraged to visit the Sisters for the praying of the Liturgy of the Hours, the Holy Mass and volunteer work.
International
36 houses in Poland, Ukraine