At the heart of who we are is our name, Holy Union
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.
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.”

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…
Dorothy Vaill Fund
Applications to the Dorothy Vaill Memorial Fund for the 2019 academic year are now available. In order to be considered for 2019, applications must be postmarked by February 15th, 2019. Award recipients will be notified in mid-April.
What’s New

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
The Universal Church observes World Day for Consecrated Life on February 2.

Sr. Eleanor McNally reconnects with Tanzanian colleague
Sr. Eleanor McNally reunites with Tanzanian colleague

Q & A:Sr. Constance Fonju, educates children from Pygmy tribes in Cameroon
Sr. Joyce Meyer, PBVM of Global Sisters Report recently interviewed Sister Constance Fonju about the Holy Union Sisters’ ministry to the Baka people of Cameroon.
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Justice & Peace Calendar

February 8 International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking
“Together Against Human Trafficking” is the 2019 Theme

January 1 – World Day of Prayer for Peace
As we enter 2019, let us pray with Pope Francis for Peace in our troubled world.