This information page is in connection with the poster “Why a Religious Congregation?” installed in the Mary Rose Chapel of Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue Co-Cathedral, in Longueuil.
Dive into the world of institutes of consecrated life
You may ask: What is a religious congregation? Why have there been so many religious congregations founded in Europe, North America and around the world?
You will also discover what led to the creation of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM), its charism and important moments. Other aspects will be presented to you to better understand the realities of consecrated life from the perspective of a lay religious community.
What does "religious congregation" mean?
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What does "religious congregation" mean?
What does "charism" mean for a religious congregation?
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What does "charism" mean for a religious congregation?
Why create a religious congregation?
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Why create a religious congregation?
In what context was the SNJM congregation founded?
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In what context was the SNJM congregation founded?
A valuable coat of arms for the SNJM
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A valuable coat of arms for the SNJM
The SNJM in some important dates
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