Yaatee Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 ...the SSVM's. Has anyone discerned with them? One of the fastest growing western institutes (origin in Argentina) of women in the world and, I think, in the US, with active and contemplative branches. Striking habit. Young, very young, entrants, possibly out of high school. http://ssvmusa.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritasluxmea Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 From what I hear there are some concerns with them, they're still working things out. One of their sisters was featured in the Light of Love film. I love their habits... I heard the blue represents Christ's divinity and the grey represents His humanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeywithchrist Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I know of a blog that has posted information about why they aren't so great but I don't want to post it on here in case that's not appropriate. There are a lot of concerns about how they treat discerners/new members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NadaTeTurbe Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I know the blog, the focus is on the male part. The writer of the blog is 100% catholic, and only post information that are true (the fact that ordination were suspended, etc...). I met an ex-IVE priest, once. How they treat seminarians/priest was not good. I don't know about the female branch. They seems to be growing and they were not under the same investigation than the male part. I would say, be carefull and listen to the Spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 My understanding is that concerns extend to the sisters, but all this is hearsay. If you are interested in them, Yaatee, you should contact them. If you feel ANY PRESSURE AT ALL TO ENTER, you should walk away. If you have any questions about things you encounter in your discernment with them, you're always welcome to ask whether that behavior is "suspicious" or inappropriate here in the VS. We'll be with you all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SophiaMaria Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I visited the sisters in Harlem About 9 years ago. I honestly don't remember too much about them. I was there two days with two friends. I thought they were nice but had no desire to pursue anything further with them for various reasons. Subsequently I have had heard mixed things about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) I am aware of concerns in the female branch. On the other hand, unless my information is out-of-date (which it easily could be) there is at least one former Phatmasser who is still with the SSVMs, and apparently doing well. To Yaatee--In fairness to everyone, including the SSVMs, if you decide to pursue discerning with the SSVM's, I'd suggest making a post to that effect here on VS, and ask for anyone with who has information (ideally first-hand experience), or has links to blogs (I'm pretty sure there is more than one) to send you a PM. A public forum such as VS is not the place to discuss the specifics of possible concerns, particularly since the privacy of individuals is involved. That said, it is only fair for everyone to have any available information when they discern with an Order. Also, an Order that is not right for one individual may be where God is calling another individual. Edited May 2, 2015 by IgnatiusofLoyola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das8949 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I am working on a Pinterest Board on Religious Communities and when I visited the SSVM page I found the following. I do not believe I have seen Formation broken down in this format. .servidorasdelsenor.org/en/about-our-formation Also is this the order that Theresa Benedicta entered a few years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaatee Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 My original question was of a very general nature. They appear to be one of the fastest growing women's communities in the US and this sparked my interest. I am interested in following the communities which appear to be growing the fastest, aside from the Nashville and Ann Arbor Dominicans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 My original question was of a very general nature. They appear to be one of the fastest growing women's communities in the US and this sparked my interest. I am interested in following the communities which appear to be growing the fastest, aside from the Nashville and Ann Arbor Dominicans. I think your original post was very clear that you were only asking a general question. My response to you was advice of what you might do IF you later decide to discern with the SSVMs. But, it sounds as if right now you are at the "general research" stage in your discernment. I hope your discernment goes well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das8949 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I believe that the Salesians are the largest community worldwide and they are a wonderful group. This is their website http://www.salesiansisters.org/ The formation Director is Sr. Colleen Clair, FMA659 Belmont AveNorth Haledon, NJ 07508Tel: (732) 597-3988E-mail: happynun@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feankie Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 The SSVM sisters are all over Washington, D.C. When we were their in October, A day didn't go by when we didn't see at least 4-5 group of 2-4 sisters on the sidewalks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaatee Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 The SSVM sisters are all over Washington, D.C. When we were their in October, A day didn't go by when we didn't see at least 4-5 group of 2-4 sisters on the sidewalks. A number of them study at Catholic University for master's degrees. I don't know if they go to college there. I find this interesting as I don't know if they teach. They appear to be involved in recreational and catechetical work (which, I guess, would explain the advanced degrees.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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