Our missions:
Pastoral work threads through all of our ministries, but some sisters also work in more formal pastoral settings, as permanent staff or volunteers.
The sisters of the Congregatio Jesu exercise pastoral ministry worldwide through spiritual accompaniment, retreat facilitation, and parish engagement.
Innovative approaches include: online spiritual direction reaching isolated individuals across continents; eco-spirituality programmes connecting faith with environmental stewardship; and intergenerational faith-sharing circles that bridge age divides within communities.
These initiatives honour Mary Ward’s legacy whilst responding to contemporary spiritual needs, creating sacred spaces where seekers encounter God’s presence through personalised guidance, creative prayer experiences, and inclusive community dialogue.
Here are some examples from the daily practice:
In many cases our sisters are employed full time by the Church, others provide pastoral care as part of another ministry such as teaching, or have been trained in the pastoral field for part time work as a ‘third age’ ministry.
