Religious Communities
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Life and Ministry of Religious Sisters in our Diocese
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The Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands is blessed with the presence of dedicated Religious Sisters who belong to various Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. These women have devoted their lives to following Christ through vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and they play a vital role in our community. There are currently no male religious communities in the Diocese.
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The Institutes
There are four Institutes of Religious Sisters within our Diocese, living in 5 communities. The members of these communities are drawn from different nationalities and backgrounds. These religious orders are:
- Missionaries of Charity
- Daughters of the Holy Family
- Franciscan Handmaids of the Most Pure Heart of Jesus
- Sisters of St. Therese of the Child Jesus of Buea
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Their Mission
The Religious Sisters in our diocese are committed to serving the spiritual and physical needs of our community. They engage in a wide range of ministries, including:
Education: Teaching in our schools and providing catechetical instruction to children and adults.
Healthcare and Ministry to the Sick: Offering compassionate care and providing support to the sick and shut-ins, taking the Eucharist to the homebound.
Social Services: Assisting the poor and marginalized through various outreach programs, food banks, and shelters, especially by collaborating with the Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands
Pastoral Care: Supporting parish life through liturgical services, and accompaniment of the young, among other things.
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Why Your Support Matters
Your generous support enables these dedicated women to continue their invaluable work. Their communities need help to meet up with their daily living expenses, and some of them live in rented apartments. By supporting their mission, you contribute indirectly to the welfare of our community, the education of the next generation, and the celebration and practice of the faith. Your contributions, whether financial or through your moral support and prayers make a significant difference in the lives of many. Together, we can continue to build a stronger, more compassionate community.
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Community Members in the Diocese
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Missionaries of Charity
Community in Holy Cross Church, St Croix Deanery
Sr. Lourdes, M.C.
Sr. Manjulica, M.C.
Sr. Ancella, M.C.
Sr. Willima, M.C.
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Daughters of the Holy Family
Community in Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral, St Thomas - St John Deanery
Sr. Francoise Nangmeteu, F.S.B.F.
Sr. Sylverine Fola, F.S.B.F.
Sr. Genevieve Awanga Nkwelle, F.S.B.F.
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Franciscan Handmaids of the Most Pure Heart of Mary
Community in St Anne Church, Barrenspot, St Croix Deanery
Sr. Precilla Takuh, F.H.M.
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Sisters of St. Therese of the Child Jesus of Buea
Community in St Joseph Church, St Croix Deanery
Sr. Floriane Nkensi, S.S.T.
Sr. Cecilia Foleng, S.S.T.
Sr. Edith Itor, S.S.T.
Sr. Pascaline Kengran, S.S.T.
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| DIRECTORY FOR RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES
For contact details of the various communities, please visit our directory page and get the directory for Religious Communities.
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