Apostolic Sisters

What is the meaning of the word “Apostle”?  It means to be sent out by Christ.  This is the basis of our missionary drive as Holy Family Sisters.  We are sent by Christ on mission in the spirit of our foundress Saint Emilie. 

As a young woman, Saint Emilie was very conscious of her apostolic calling especially on one occasion when she met a group of mothers distressed because their children were growing up without an education and with no knowledge of their faith. This poverty had a profound effect on Emilie and she resolved to ‘go out’ and become a teacher of these little ones.

And so it follows that when she founded the Congregation of the Holy Family she was desirous that the Sisters would have a strong apostolic spirit ever ready to go out and respond to those who are most in need. 

Find out more about Becoming a Holy Family Sister.