Blessings Expressions of Faith
Dominican Sisters of the Perpetual Rosary
Item No.: SP067
History
The cloistered life of the Dominican Sisters of the Perpetual Rosary is a true and complete living of the Blessed Virgin’s request at Fatima—a life of prayer, penance, and consecration to her Immaculate Heart. Founded by Father Damien Marie Sainourens, O.P., at Calais, France, in 1880. In the Dominican Sisters, this saintly priest has presented to the Church a Community of Nuns from whose pure lips ascend to heaven, night and day without intermission, the prayers of the Rosary. As their name implies, the Sisters treasure the perpetual recitation of the Rosary as their special birthright and heritage.
Purpose
An integral part of the Sister’s prayer life is the solemn chanting of the Divine Office in choir. In addition to this, the focal point in the life of the Sister is her Hour of Guard, when she personally, day or night, prays her Rosary in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Besides additional prayers of a private nature, and besides penances and sacrifices, the Sister rounds out her day in various occupations.
Training
The postulancy of six months to one year is followed by a five-year novitiate. The postulant is a simple novice for one year. At the completion of the canonical year, the novice makes temporary vows for three years, during which time she remains in the novitiate for further training. The sister becomes a fully professed member of the community when she makes her profession of perpetual vows.
Qualifications
• The maximum age is 30.
• Completion of high school for the choir religious.
Habit
The habit of the Sisters is the traditional white tunic of the Dominican Order; a black veil, a full-length white wool scapular, and an ample black cape complete the garb.
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