Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
| Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary |
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|---|---|
| Abbreviation | SNJM |
| Motto | "Jésus et Marie, Ma Force et Ma Gloire" ("Jesus and Mary, my strength and my glory") |
| Formation | 1843 |
| Type | religious institute |
| Purpose/focus | Christian education of young girls |
| Headquarters | Longueuil, Québec, Canada |
| Website | http://www.snjm.org/ |
The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (Soeurs des Saints Noms de Jésus et de Marie)[1] is a teaching religious institute founded at Longueuil, Québec, Canada in 1843 by Blessed Mother Marie-Rose (Eulalie Durocher, 1811- 1849)[2] for the Christian education of young girls.[3]
Their motto is: "Jésus et Marie, Ma Force et Ma Gloire" ("Jesus and Mary, my strength and my glory").
Since 1843, the SNJM's mission to educate young girls has extended beyond Québec[4] into other Canadian provinces, including Ontario [5] and Manitoba.[6] Their mission of education also continues internationally, in the United States, [7] Lesotho,[8] and South America.
Within the United States, the Sisters have established ministries in California, [9] Oregon,[10] Florida,[11] Mississippi, [12] New York, [13] the Mid-Atlantic states [14] and Washington[15] among other states.
[edit] High schools and universities
- High schools (not a complete list)
- Academy of the Holy Names (Albany, New York)
- Academy of the Holy Names (Tampa, Florida)
- Holy Names Academy in Seattle, Washington
- Holy Names High School (Oakland, California)
- Ramona Convent Secondary School (Alhambra, California)
- St. Mary's Academy (Portland, Oregon)
- St. Mary's Academy (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
- Holy Names High School in Bela Bela, Lesotho
- Universities
[edit] References
- ^ "Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary official website". http://www.snjm.org.
- ^ "Marie Rose Durocher". http://www.snjm.org/EnglishContent/mmreng.htm.
- ^ "Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary". Catholic Encyclopedia. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10678a.htm.
- ^ "Soeurs des Saints Noms de Jésus et de Marie du Québec". http://www.snjmqc.ca.
- ^ "SNJM Windsor Mission Centre". http://www.snjmusontario.org/Ontario.html.
- ^ "Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Manitoba". http://www.snjmmb.ca.
- ^ "Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, U.S.-Ontario Province". http://www.snjmusontario.org.
- ^ "Baitlami ba Mabitso a Halalelang a Jesu le Maria". http://www.snjm.org/lesotho.
- ^ "SNJM California Mission Centres". http://www.snjmusontario.org/California.html.
- ^ "SNJM Oregon". http://www.sistersoftheholynames.org/oregon.
- ^ "SNJM Florida". http://www.snjmusontario.org/Florida.html.
- ^ "SNJM Mississippi". http://www.snjmusontario.org/Mississippi_Mission_Centre.html.
- ^ "SNJM Albany Mission Centre". http://www.snjmusontario.org/albany.html.
- ^ "SNJM Mid Atlantic United States". http://www.snjmusontario.org/Mid-Atlantic.html.
- ^ "SNJM Washington State". http://www.snjmusontario.org/Washington.html.
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