Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary
We are a group of vowed women who, in collaboration with our associates, auxiliaries, co-workers and volunteers endeavour to work with the poor to identify and transofrm underlying causes of suffering and seek to meet practical needs in a compassionate way.
Our Origin
The congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary traces its origin from the French religious institute founded in 1866 by Father Victor Braun. Our early sisters served the poor in the industrial cities, towns and villages throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Our first Irish foundation was made in Cork in 1922. Since then the congregation has spread to California, Zambia, Colombia, El Salvador, Uganda and the Philippines.
The mission of our congregation today is aptly summed up in the words of our founder, Fr. Braun "There are two things in life, Jesus Christ and the poor."
Ministry in the Congregation is diverse and includes
Health Care Programmes
Pastoral Work
Adults and Children with learning difficulties/educationally challenged
Refugees and orphans
People with HIV and AIDS
Care of the sick in their homes
Educational Programmes
The homeless and prisoners
Development programmes
Youth ministry
Women and children first programmes
The poor, sick and marginalised
Spiritual Directiion/Retreats.
In all our work we are conscious of those most in need and our approach to ministry reflects this.
If you would like to learn more about our Congregation please contact:
Sr. Una Brigid Mulvey, SSHJM
Sacred Heart Convent,
Bessboro, Blackrock,
Cork.
Tel: 021-4357841
Mobile: 086/3926161
Website: www.sacred heartsjm.org
Email: shjmvocation
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