St. Mary Sisters

[Nunsuch]

Thanks for your instructions. Yes, I know Mother Assumpta. And I've studied religious life for decades, including research in over 5 dozen archives and have read the histories of about 250 congregations in the US. I do believe I know what I'm talking about. Of course, you are entitled to your own perspective, as well. But I do believe mine is well grounded.

[dominicansoul]

8 minutes ago, Nunsuch said:

Thanks for your instructions. Yes, I know Mother Assumpta. And I've studied religious life for decades, including research in over 5 dozen archives and have read the histories of about 250 congregations in the US. I do believe I know what I'm talking about. Of course, you are entitled to your own perspective, as well. But I do believe mine is well grounded.

This is impressive.  I look forward to using your expertise on this forum for anything pertaining to religious communities that needs clarification... 

[Feankie]

Just thought I'd jump in before the snarkiness gets out of hand.  Having been on the receiving end of this type of response over the years, I speak from personal experience on the subject!  

I can certainly vouch for the fact that Nunsuch is a respected international scholar, a well-published researcher on female religious communities, and knows her subject matter inside out!  I think you would be surprised to know not only who she is, but also the depth of her expertise, the academic/personal circles she "travels in", and her own educational/personal background and experience. But that would be dependent upon your own educational background, your interests, and the publications (books, periodicals, etc.) you read and study. It is not exactly recreational reading :))

Please do not dismiss the learned observations/opinions/study results of others out of hand when they don't line up with your own - unfortunately this happens quite often on this forum.

"I look forward to using your expertise on this forum for anything pertaining to religious communities that needs clarification..."   Nunsuch has consistently shared her extensive knowledge over the years on this forum, and I personally look forward to her doing so going forward. 

[PaxCordisJesu]

18 hours ago, Nunsuch said:

To seek funding for a huge (200-person) "motherhouse" before something even has canonical status is pretty unrealistic, I think.

Just wanted to clarify, I checked out their website and they are NOT trying to raise money for a 200-person motherhouse. They are simply trying to raise money to build a convent to house 22 sisters, to which they hope to later add on. I agree that it's not the best idea to start fundraising and planning a monastery before they've been approved, though. 

[dominicansoul]

32 minutes ago, Feankie said:

Just thought I'd jump in before the snarkiness gets out of hand.  Having been on the receiving end of this type of response over the years, I speak from personal experience on the subject!  

I can certainly vouch for the fact that Nunsuch is a respected international scholar, a well-published researcher on female religious communities, and knows her subject matter inside out!  I think you would be surprised to know not only who she is, but also the depth of her expertise, the academic/personal circles she "travels in", and her own educational/personal background and experience. But that would be dependent upon your own educational background, your interests, and the publications (books, periodicals, etc.) you read and study. It is not exactly recreational reading :))

Please do not dismiss the learned observations/opinions/study results of others out of hand when they don't line up with your own - unfortunately this happens quite often on this forum.

"I look forward to using your expertise on this forum for anything pertaining to religious communities that needs clarification..."   Nunsuch has consistently shared her extensive knowledge over the years on this forum, and I personally look forward to her doing so going forward. 

Who is being snarky?  I know it's the internet and words don't convey emotions.  I'm not being snarky or sarcastic at all.  I meant what I said. 

With that said, experts are great to have on hand and their input is valuable, but it is still important to think for oneself and one's own experience.  Plus, expert analysis has been proven wrong time and time again in every field out there.  Not being snarky about this, just sayin'... But of course, still a valuable asset to our online community...

14 minutes ago, PaxCordisJesu said:

Just wanted to clarify, I checked out their website and they are NOT trying to raise money for a 200-person motherhouse. They are simply trying to raise money to build a convent to house 22 sisters, to which they hope to later add on. I agree that it's not the best idea to start fundraising and planning a monastery before they've been approved, though. 

I wonder how long it takes to be approved?  Nunsense , what's the average timeline?  

[dominicansoul]

21 hours ago, HollyDolly said:

 ...there is an order from India of men and women , the Brothers and Sisters of Christian Science.You can Google that one too.

I wanted to reply to this, but forgot to until just now.  

Sisters of Christian Science were at my hometown parish a few years ago.  Their main charism is teaching CCD.  EXCELLENT community.  Most orthodox, faithful to the Magisterium and great teachers.  Funny and weird name, though... I agree about that.

[HollyDolly]

Well the Lord works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform. Maybe Our Lord is giving inspiration to the good bishop, and i won't question that.  The Oblate Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament were founded by Bishop Marty some time in the 1930s to 50s? They were an offshoot of St.Katherine drexel's order, the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to work with native americans. There is  only 3 sisters left. It's a shame, as there is a  need for the  native americans on the reservations for health care, schooling,  drug and alchol treatment etc. Bring this up because they are in the Dakotas.

[Nunsuch]

It can take up to a decade or more for full approbation for a new community. It also depends whether they are seeking to be a diocesan community as a final status (some do)--this is usually quicker--or a pontifical one. Pontifical status is not granted until years of experience under diocesan approbation, and may be originally provisional for a few years before becoming permanent. The first step os provisional diocesan approbation. They will need at least 3 members in perpetual vows, and then it is up to the bishop whatever requirements he might want to impose.

[Guest]

Here is an interview with Sister Mary Joseph and the Bishop of Bismarck discussing the new public association of the faithful:

https://www.owltail.com/people/4dA1N-mary-joseph/appearances?_branch_match_id=844364606520770160&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXzy%2FPKUnMzNFLLCjQy8nMy9YPK3fLDrfIrPTOTrKPj08qSsxLzohPy8kvj89MsbW0MDI3szQ1NjIzszA1MjQyMQEAmZXUXkgAAAA%3D

the interview is the 2nd in the list.

There is another interview with Sister in writing here:

https://bismarckdiocese.com/news/st-mary-sisters-established

[dominicansoul]

I just find her words very passionate about religious life.     I pray this new foundation flourishes.  For those of you truly interested please contact her!  She is an amesome Sister, her heart and soul just beam with the love of Christ...

If I could, I would jump at the chance to join her in this adventure...

 

 

[nikita92]

On 10/25/2021 at 12:33 PM, dominicansoul said:

In my humble opinion, how blessed we would be if several of these convents popped up everywhere!  Please, put one in my backyard, Lord!    I would love praying there with Sisters! 

Even if a Sister "wanted to be in control" like you hypothesize, God can still use her for His wondrous deeds.  None of us are perfect, but yet, He still uses us to fulfill His will... Godspeed to this community I hope and pray for it's perseverance!  

Well..would someone please pray, that Washington State became more populated with religious communities..Benedictine for one..that is not located in the Eastern part, such as "Spokane"; or on one of our San Juan islands such as "Our lady of the rock monastery"!

More Convents here please!! ;-)