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…
Memorial Cards for All Occasions
Let us pray for your intentions. You can now request our memorial all occasion 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
Holy Union Sisters respond to the violent siege of the United States Capital.
Holy Union Sisters respond to the violent siege of the United States Capital. The Leadership Team of the United States Province of the Holy Union Sisters join the 1300 leaders of Catholic sisters nationwide who are members of the...
June 24th, The Feast of The Baptist
Elizabeth and Zachary waited patiently for many years to be blessed by the birth of their child. Their patience contrasts with the sense of urgency we hear in their son’s call to repent and believe for…
Making June 1st a National Day of Mourning & Lament
Make June 1st a National Day of Mourning & Lament The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) is partnering with other faith leaders calling for all people to spend time during the weekend of May 29-31 to lament and mourn the...
COVID-19 Policy Statement
COVID-19 Policy Statement for Holy Union Sisters The Holy Union Sisters have always prioritized the health and safety of all who live, work and visit our offices and residences in the United States (MA, RI, MD, KY and NY), a commitment...
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Jubilarians in 2020
This year we celebrate sixteen Jubilarians!
This year we’re blessed to celebrate the vocations of sixteen Jubilarians. In our Summer 2020 issue of Response we asked each two questions: What is your favorite Scripture verse? And, of all your ministries which has had the greatest impact on you? On our Jubilarian page you can read their full answers to these questions. Let us always pray for one another..
Justice & Peace Calendar
March 8 ~ International Women’s Day
On March 8th we celebrate the achievements of women all over the world.
March is Women’s History Month
Each year in March we celebrate the contribution of women to our country.
Lenten Resources
The Justice and Peace Office shares these resources for your Lenten Journey
Feb. 8 Intl. Day of Prayer & Awareness Against Human Trafficking
Feb. 8 is the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita
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