Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate
Contact
Sr. Theresa Marie P.V.M.I.
Vocation Director
P.O. Box 658
Monroe, NY 10949
pvmi@frontiernet.net
www.parishvisitorsisters.org
Dioceses
New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Wilmington, DE Youngstown, OH
Mission
Uniting contemplation with zeal for souls, Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate go out in imitation of Mary's Visitation to bring the message and love of the Good Shepherd. In a person-to-person apostolate, we visit the homes in a parish, on behalf of the pastor, seeking especially the spiritually neglected and neglectful, those not living their Catholic faith. Through spiritual counsel, instruction and social service assistance, the sisters remind those we meet of God's immense love for them. Through religious education, informally or in classes, we help persons respond to that love with their whole heart.
Qualifications
Catholic woman who loves God and His Church and wants to help others to live their Catholic faith. Must be in good physical and emotional health and have at least a high school education and ability for college work.
Formation
Postulancy of six to twelve months is followed by a two-year novitiate in Monroe, NY. After about five to six years of temporary vows the sister makes perpetual vows. There are also formation houses in Nigeria and in the Philippines.
International
Nigeria, Philippines
Belated Vocations
Women a few years over 35 will be considered if they have signs of a vocation to the community.
Upcoming Discernment Retreats
Resources
Videos