Diocese
Religious Orders of Women
Below is a list of Religious Orders of Women that are "Commissioned" for Active Ministry, or that are "In Residence" in the Diocese of Fort Worth. Please contact these order(s) for more information and/or vocation visits to their specific community.
Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province (OP)
The sisters are called to glorify God and strive for sanctity in the Dominican charism through observing the evangelical counsels. Their mission is aimed for the salvation of humankind by evangelizing for the reign of God, educating youth in the authentic Catholic spirit, and doing charitable works as exemplified in Christ.
Hermanas Catequistas Guadalupanas (HCG)
Ayudar a los Pastores de la Iglesia en la Regeneración de la Sociedad. Mediante la Educación Cristiana y la Enseñanza de la Doctrina de Jesucristo.
Missionary Catechists of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (MCSH)
We are a Congregation of Religious women and laity that assuming the sentiments of the meekness and humility of the Heart of Jesus Missionary and Catechist, we dedicate ourselves to Evangelization and Catechesis, focusing on service to the families and following the example and the love that comes from the Heart of Mary.
Sisters of St. Mary of Namur (SSMN)
A buoyant spirit of simplicity and joy has enabled the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur to respond to the changing needs of the Church. We strive to listen to the Holy Spirit in reading the signs of the times, accompanying those who are in need and are hurting. We join with so many in the desire to live the beatitudes and to bring God's grace, mercy and peace to this vulnerable world.
The Lovers of the Holy Cross Congregation (LHC)
The Lovers of the Holy Cross Congregation of Vinh, Vietnam, were founded in the 1800’s. The Congregation today has 1115 sisters of 11 communities scattered throughout the Diocese, across 3 provinces of Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Binh. Our spirituality is to love Jesus Christ crucified through the service to others. We have recently been welcomed by Bishop Michael F. Olson to establish a house in the Diocese of Fort Worth.
Orders "In Residence" in the Diocese
A list of Women Religious Orders "In Residence" in the Diocese. Please contact the order(s) for more information.
Congregation of Divine Providence (CDP)
The Sisters of Divine Providence are a community of women religious rooted in our confidence that God is provident. We participate in the mission of Jesus by responding to the needs of the time through ministry and service. We live our lives with complete trust in a provident God –guiding, loving, and caring for all creation.
Congregation of Mary Queen (CMR) American Region
We are the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of the World. The name is shortened as Congregation of Mary Queen, in Vietnamese -Dòng Trinh Vương, and in Latin - Congregatio Maria Regina (CMR).
We are a Catholic religious institute of vowed religious women consecrated to God through the Blessed Virgin Mary, to follow Jesus more closely and to serve with love and joy.
Olivetan Benedictine Sisters (OSB)
We are a community of monastic women who seek God through prayer and work in the Olivetan Benedictine tradition. Accordingly, we proclaim Jesus Christ and the Gospel message through our service to each other in community, in hospitality, health care, education and other apostolic works.
Contacts:
Sister Diana Rodriguez, HCG
Delegate for Women Religious
817-945-9317
Josie Castillo
Administrative Associate
817-945-9314
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