Sister Servants of the Eternal Word
Contact
Sr. Mary Faustina SsEW
Vocation Director
3721 Belmont Road
Irondale, AL 35210
https://www.sisterservants.org/
Dioceses
Birmingham, AL
Mission
The Sister Servants of the Eternal Word is a public association of the faithful begun by Mother Mary Gabriel Long in 1987. The community is contemplative-active, committed to evangelization through catechesis and retreats, according to the ideals of St. Francis and St. Dominic who rebuilt the Church in truth and charity. The Sister Servants run Casa Maria Retreat House and also participate in family catechesis, Sacramental preparation, and other catechetical missions throughout the diocese and beyond. They teach “spiritual things spiritually” (1 Cor 2:13) by witnessing to the Truth and Love of God, in imitation of St. Dominic and St. Francis.
Qualifications
Any young woman who would like to learn more about the Sister Servants or discern a possible calling to the community, should contact the Vocation Director, who may invite her to attend one of our retreats. On retreat, she will have the opportunity to spend time with the Sisters and experience their apostolate first-hand. During the visit, time is set aside for speaking privately with the Vocation Director about the young woman’s discernment or any questions she may have. Young woman who are eligible for discernment with the Sister Servants are between the ages of 18-35 years of age, single, practicing Catholics, and capable of living the norms of the Sisters’ life, including having the needed mental and physical health.
Formation
One year postulancy, two years novitiate, and temporary vows are then renewed annually for a minimum of five years.