At the heart of who we are is our name, Holy Union
The Holy Union Sisters are an international congregation of Catholic women religious who minister today on four continents. We wear a cross with the Latin words, Sancta Unio inscribed on the front, as a symbol of our internationality. It reminds us of the desire of our founder, Jean Baptiste Debrabant, who in a letter to the sisters in 1842, wrote of the special significance of our name: “You have received that name only that you may form all together a union of heart, mind and affection in Jesus and Mary.”
We express this union first of all by being one with ourselves. We strive to bring this union to our world by working among different cultures, ethnic groups, the deprived and marginalized. We strive to respect and care for the earth.
Looking for a Sister
We want to help you reconnect with a Holy Union Sister whom you had as a teacher, worked with in parish ministry, or simply knew…
Prayer Cards
Let us pray for your intentions. You can now request our prayer cards on line. Click below for cards for a variety of occasions and we’ll send them to your door.
Looking for a Sister
We want to help you reconnect with a Holy Union Sister whom you had as a teacher, worked with in parish ministry, or simply knew…
Prayer Cards
You can now request our prayer cards on line. Click here for cards for a variety of occasions and we’ll send them to your door. Let us pray for your intentions.
What’s New
We Can Now Accept Recurring Donations
We Can Now Accept Recurring Donations Many of our devoted supporters have asked if they can make donations online that recur either monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. The request was humbling and frankly we did not at first know if...
Catholic Sisters Week
Catholic Sisters Week The week of March 10th is Catholic Sisters Week and The Pilot newspaper in Boston will feature a full section dedicated to Catholic women religious orders. Our Province has chosen to honor all Catholic Sisters in an ad...
Sr. Eileen Davey new UNANIMA International Board Member
Sr. Eileen Davey will represent the Holy Union Sisters on UNANIMA International Board
Sr. Eleanor McNally reconnects with Tanzanian colleague
Sr. Eleanor McNally reunites with Tanzanian colleague
Latest Newsletters
Jubilarians in 2019
This year we celebrate ten Jubilarians!
You may remember your teachers, principals, and guidance counselors, but have you wondered what they’ve been doing since they left the classroom? Visit our Jubilarian’s page to get an update on their ministries, travels, and impact on the world beyond the classroom. They continue to redefine what it means to be at the heart of the world revealing God’s love.
Justice & Peace Calendar
July 18 Catholic Day of Action with Immigrant Children
The U.S. Province of the Holy Union Sisters have endorsed the Day of Action for Immigrant and Refugee Children.
June 20 World Refugee Day
As members of UNANIMA International, United Nation Days have special importance for Holy Union Sisters
A Prayer for Pentecost
On this great Feast of Pentecost, we offer a prayer for today’s world.
Earth Day 2019 Protect Our Species
Earth Day began in 1970. Today it is a global event.
