Blessings Expressions of Faith
Antonian Sisters of Mary Queen of the Clergy
Item No.: SP004 (White Habit, Black Scapular & Veil)
History
The Congregation of the Antonian Sisters of Mary Queen of the Clergy was founded at Chicoutimi, Canada, in 1904, by Reverend Elzear Delamarre. It established its first foundation in the United States at Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1932.
Purpose
The Religious of this Community, under the simple vows of Poverty, Chasriry, and Obedience, strive for sanctity by assisting the clergy in colleges and seminaries at home, and on the Foreign Mission Fields. They also direct orphanages and primary schools.
Training
The six to twelve-month postulancy is followed by an eighteen-month novitiate. Temporary vows are made for three years. At the expiration of this time, perpetual vows are pronounced. The sisters are trained to accept their role in the active work of the apostolate, or those who are to teach take courses toward their academic degrees.
Qualifications
• Age: 16 to 30.
• Average intelligence
Habit
The sisters wear a white habit, a black veil and scapular, a rosary, and a silver cross.
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