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Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa
Want to spend some time with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa and get to know them
better? You’re invited to spend a short time, a weekend or some days to pray with us, eat with
us, work with us, discern a possible call to religious life with us in our home at Sinsinawa, WI.
There you will witness the faithful living of vows, the beauty of our community and ministry, and
the graced life of our interconnectedness. If you’re interested in learning more about this
opportunity, please contact Jeri Cashman, OP, jericashman@gmail.com
Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist & Community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
For any woman or young man interested in an experience of a Franciscan community, you are
most welcome to come over to Our Lady of the Angels in Chicago, IL for a time of prayer and to
share in a meal. Please contact Father Bob Lombardo or Stephanie Baliga at 773-486-8431 or
email to Frbob2007@aol.com to set up a visit. To learn more about the community at Our Lady
of the Angels please visit our web page at WWW.Missionola.com. We look forward to
welcoming you! Fr. Bob Lombardo, CFR
Dominican Sisters of Springfield
Any woman who would like to experience prayer with the sisters is welcome to join the
Dominican Sisters of Springfield at Marian Convent in Chicago Heights, IL. You are invited to
join us in any of our common prayer times listed here. We have common contemplation on
Tuesdays at 4:40 p.m. and common rosary on Wednesday at 4:40 p.m., followed by Evening
Prayer and dinner. On Mondays, we have Mass at 4:30 p.m., followed by Evening Prayer and
dinner. If transportation is a problem, Metra is an option. To schedule a day and time please
contact, Sr. Teresa Marron, O.P. srteresa@spdom.org
708-207-1874.
Cenacle Sisters
The Sisters in our Convent and Retreat Center in Chicago, IL would be delighted to welcome
women who are searching to understand how God is calling them into deeper relationship. In
order to discern if religious life is a possibility it’s important to experience the prayer, community
life and ministry of sisters. We welcome women to come for a visit, a meal, prayer -- for one
day or several. To find out more please contact Sr. Janice Bemowski, r.c. at
vocations@cenaclesisters.org.
Sisters of the Living Word
Our Community began in 1975 and our Center is in Arlington Heights, Illinois. We are called to
work with Jesus to "free the oppressed" and "bring new life". Any womman interested in
knowing about us is invited to share a meal and prayer with us. Contact Sister Colette at
coletteslw@yahoo.com or 847-577-5972.
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM)
The BVM sisters invite you to come to our Motherhouse on the bluffs of the Mississippi
in Dubuque, Iowa. If you’re interested in experiencing religious life first hand, having some quiet
to pray, and talking to women who have lived loving and generous lives then this opporutnity is
for you. You are welcome for a few hours or a few days. Please contact
Sr. Kathy Carr (kcarr@bvmcong.org) or Sr. Lou Anglin (langlin@bvmcong.org) for further
information.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters of Monroe, Michigan
The gift of religious life is to live God’s call in community, service, and prayer. No matter where
we are or what ministry we are engaged in, we bring a contemplative heart and a spirit ready for
God’s adventure. You are most welcome to join the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters for
dinner, prayer, a cup of coffee, an opportunity to serve, or just to chat about life. We are on
mission in Chicago and throughout the world, with our main home in Monroe, Michigan. Check
out our website at www.ihmsisters.org and get contact Sister Julie Vieira, IHM, at
sisterjulie@anunslife.org for more information.
Congregation of the Sisters of St. Agnes
Are you interested in getting to know a community of Religious women who are warm and
welcoming as well as passionate about being and building community? The Sisters of St. Agnes
living and ministering in Chicago welcome you to join us for dinner and prayer. Please contact
Sister Susan Seeby at csasue@gmail.com. You may also find out more about our community,
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Agnes at www.csasisters.org.
Sisters of the Resurrection
Any woman interested in spending time with our Sisters in prayer, enjoying a meal and
visiting with us is welcome. Perhaps you would like to spend a weekend away in a quiet
atmosphere. We have prayer in common as well as opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration. If
interested contact Sister Kathleen Skrocki at callres@yahoo.com or 773-792-6363. Our website
is www.crsisterschicago.org. God bless!
Franciscan Sisters – Frankfort, IL
Young adult women are welcome to drop by and visit St. Francis Woods, our motherhouse
campus. We have several spots conducive to prayer and meditation including an outdoor
labyrinth and stations of the cross. If you wish to join us in prayer, the Sisters pray at 7:30 am
followed by Mass, and at 4:45 pm. We also have weekly Holy Hour for vocations from 4:00 to
5:00 pm on Wednesdays and Every first Friday of the month also from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Contact
Information: Sr. Nancy Roberta Schramm, OSF, Phone: 815-464-3848, Email:
fsshvocations@aol.com; Sr. Lovina Francis Pammit, OSF, Phone: 815-464-3873, Email:
fsshvocations@aol.com
Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill
Six Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill live and share their cultural diversities at Seton House
International here in Chicago at 4933 W. Patterson Ave. It’s the convent building at St.
Bartholomew’s Parish. All women are welcome to share in our evening prayer and dinner which
usually begins at 5:15P.M. Contact Sr. Barbara Ann Smelko, S.C. to schedule your visit at
basmelko42@yahoo.com or 773-205-1822, ex 206. Once a month we have a prayer experience
in the evening for young adults from 6:30-9:00. Call for date and time. Come and bring a friend."
Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (C.S.F.N.)
A warm welcome from our family to you! This year, we are celebrating 125 years of service to
and presence with God’s people here in the United States. A lot has changed since our simple
beginnings in 1885, but one thing remains constant: our mission to families. Come and
experience the heart and soul of a family of women religious with several locations in the
Chicago area. The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth invite you to come and experience our
ordinary life together in prayer, community and service. Opportunities for day or weekend visits
at any of our local communities can be arranged. Visit us on our website at:
www.nazarethcsfn.org.
To arrange a visit, contact Sister Michele at sorellamichele@aol.com or call her at (215) 335-
6387.
Franciscan Sisters of Chicago
Curious about religious life? Wondering if that is God’s voice nudging you to check it out? Come
spend some time with us at our Madonna Convent in Chicago at Pulaski and Belmont. Join us
for prayer, reflection, dinner, or just a lively conversation with engaging women that have found
joy and life-long rewards in their journey of faith and service to Jesus in their mission of
compassion and justice to the poor and the elderly. For more information, please contact Sister
Lois Marie Rossi at (773) 328-5566 or lrossi@franciscancommunities.com
Little Sisters of the Poor
Sr. Patricia Metzgar, lsp
2325 N. Lakewood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
W Ph: 773-935-9600
E-mail: mschicago@littlesistersofthepoor.org
Focolare Movement (Consecrated Lay
Movement)
Paloma Cabetas
5017 S. Greenwood
Chicago, IL 60615
773-536-7873
www.VocationsCAVA.org
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Ongoing: Taste of the Woods (Weekend overnight visit)
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Ongoing: Volunteer Residential Benedictine Associate Program
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Community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal & Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist
For any young man or woman interested in an experience of a Franciscan community, you are most
welcome to come over to Our Lady of the Angels for a time of prayer and to share in a meal. Please
contact Father Bob Lombardo or Stephanie Baliga at 773-486-8431 or email to Frbob2007@aol.com to
set up a visit. To learn more about the community at Our Lady of the Angels please visit our web page at
WWW.Missionola.com. We look forward to welcoming you!
I hope this is what you expect.
Many Thanks and God Bless!
Fr. Bob Lombardo, CFR
EDMUND RICE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS
Come, Experience the Brothers for Yourself
If you are intrigued by the life and work of the Christian Brothers and you would like to experience for
yourself what life as a Brother is like, we would be pleased to arrange for you to visit. You could spend a
day alongside a Brother as he performs his ministry and partake in our prayer life and share a meal with
the community. We feel that getting a taste of what we call the Congregation’s “spirit” is the best way
to help you discern if your call is to the Christian Brothers. We look forward to hearing from you.
www.edmundricebrothers.org
Br. JamesMcDonald, C.F.C.
Call or text: 773.429.4496 -- bromaccfc@yahoo.com
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