OTHER CONTEMPLATIVE
ORDERS
Canons
Regular of the New Jerusalem
Archbishop
Raymond Burke established the Canons Regular of the New Jerusalem in the Diocese
of La Crosse (Wis.) on June 22, 2002. The Canons relocated to the Archdiocese of
St. Louis in November of 2004.
The
Canons Regular of the New Jerusalem (CRNJ) is a clerical institute
of consecrated life whose members (known as canons) pursue the
proper apostolic ends of their religious society. By pronouncing the ancient
vows of Stability, Conversion of Life and Obedience and living a common life
according to the specific form of the institute, each member consciously strives
towards the perfection of charity
The
CRNJ further places itself under the protection of the Glorious and Blessed
Virgin Mary in the mystery of her Annunciation.
The
institute as a whole and each of its members profess fidelity to the Roman
Pontiff, the successor of Blessed Peter, Prince of the Apostles, Vicar of
Christ, head of the whole Church, the Father and Doctor of all Christians.
Mancipia Immaculati Cordis Marię (Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary)
(Still River, Worcester, Mass., U.S.A.). Owing to the work of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart,
the traditional latin mass has been celebrated in Worcester for more than ten years now.
The Slaves number more than ten sisters and at least five brothers.
Superior: Bro. Thomas Augustine.
Institute of Divine Mercy
(Dioceses of
Dallas and Caguas, U.S.A.) The Institute was approved as a society of nuns by the Bishop of
Dallas on 23 May, 1998. Her rule is based on the Rule of the Divine Mercy devotion as
dictated to the recently-canonised Saint Faustina Kowalska. The sisters maintain a strict rule of silence
and pray the Latin Mass and Divine Office of 1962, the Stations of the Cross, the Greater
Rosary (15 decades), the Angelus, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy every day. They
also spend time every day in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, spiritual reading, and
meditation. The Institute is an important sign of continuity for the traditionalist
movement because the revelations to Saint Faustina occurred before the Second Vatican
Council but the devotion was only approved after that Council and by the present Pontiff.
The Institute has recently been invited to establish a second foundation in the
Diocese of Caguas in Puerto Rico (U.S.A.).
Congregation of the Sisters of the Mother
of God (Diocese of Gap, France). Prioress: Mo. Marie du
Sacré Cur.
Sisters of the Most Precious Blood of
Jesus (Archdiocese of Vaduz, Liechtenstein).
MENDICANT
ORDERS
AND SOCIETIES
Fraternity of St. Vincent Ferrer
(Diocese of Laval, France). This society of friars follows the Dominican way of life
but is not formally part of the Order of Preachers. Its convent lies in the
Diocese of Laval. Prior: Fr. Louis-Marie de Bligničres.
Dominican Convent of Notre-Dame-de-Joie,
Dominican Sisters of the Holy Ghost (Pontcalec, Diocese of Vannes,
France): nuns. Superior: Mo. Marie-Genevičve.
Recollects of the Sacred Heart
(Diocese of Scranton, U.S.A.). This is a Carmel which was founded several years ago
in the Diocese of Scranton and consists of one priest and two brothers. It does not belong to the Carmelite Order. We do not yet know whether the Recollects use the
pre-conciliar Carmelite Mass or the Roman Mass.
Opus Marię
(O.M.) This is an approved
society of Augustinian friars who use only the traditional Latin mass. It should not
be confused with the Opus Marię Mediatricis (q.v.).
Institute of the Sisters of Opus Marię:
France.
Servants Minor of St. Francis
(Diocese of Scranton, U.S.A.): a congregation of brothers founded in
November, 1999 and living in the Franciscan tradition. (P.O. Box 196,
Elmhurst, Penn., U.S.A. 18416).
OTHER
ACTIVE
ORDERS
Canons Regular of the Mother of God
(Diocese of Gap, France). Founded in 1969. Abbot: Dom Wladimir-Marie
de Saint Jean.
Oblatę Marię Reginę Apostolorum
(O.M.R.A.)
(Oblates of Mary, Queen of the Apostles) (Scranton, Penn., U.S.A.). This institute
of consecrated life consists of several nuns who work with the Priestly Fraternity of
Saint Peter. At present, they work in Scranton and are engaged in
such essential activities as care for the sacred vestments.
Superior: Sr. Therese.
Ancillę Marię Mediatricis (A.M.M.)
(Handmaids of St. Mary the Mediatrix). This is a private association of
active sisters founded in 2000 to assist the Opus Marię Mediatricis (q.v.).
Superior: Sr. Mary Neri, A.M.M.
Address: 516 Main Ave., Albion, N.J.,
U.S.A. 08009; Tel.: (856) 809-1669; Fax: (856) 753-2671; e-mail:
<SisterNeri@aol.com>
Sister Servants of St. Francis
(S.S.S.F.).
This is a new order of Franciscan Sisters situated in the Diocese of Scranton,
U.S.A. Superior: Sr. Anna Marie
Address: P.O. Box 223, 171 South Main Ave., Elmhurst, Penn.,
18504-0223. Tel.: (570)
961-3693 / 842-4000. E-mail: franciscanservants@hotmail.com
Priestly Association of St. John Fisher:
an association of priests in England and Wales who celebrate the Indult Latin
Mass.
SUMMARY
As at Easter, 2000, there were twenty countries worldwide having approved
Indult Masses every Sunday. Sixteen of these are served by at least one
traditionalist society or order (the exceptions are Ireland, New Zealand, the
Philippines, and Poland). There are now Indult Masses celebrated every
Sunday on every continent except Antarctica.
