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.
What’s New
Memorial Day Prayer Service for Deceased Sisters
On Friday May 26th several Holy Union Sisters gathered for a Memorial Day prayer service at St. Francis Cemetery in Pawtucket, RI.
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Cardinal Timothy Dolan Offers Special Blessing for Sr. Margaret McCabe
Cardinal Timothy Dolan recently visited Rikers Island in New York to celebrate Mass and later offered a special blessing for our Sr. Margaret McCabe.
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Renewing Our Vows on the Feast of The Annunciation
Holy Union Sisters and Associates gathered on Saturday March 25th at various locations to renew their vows and promises.
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Our Latest Podcast Episode
The Holy Union Podcast, “Called to Be…”, is a way to share discussions between and among our Sisters and Associates with interested listeners on an array of topics .
