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Membership

A group of women came together in Wexford , Ireland 1871 at the invitation of Bishop Thomas Furlong, Bishop of Ferns Diocese. The group's vision was to live and witness to the faith- view of life and to continue the mission of God's care and compassion for all people.

These women, led by Bridget Clancy, founded the Congregation of St. John of God.

From those small beginnings have grown many communities all over the world that combine the faith-view of life with services for people in need.

Over the years Sisters of St John of God have pioneered new ministries and have continued to reach out to groups not previously served. We respond to today's needs by our involvement in the areas of Healthcare, Education and other Pastoral Ministries in Ireland, England, Pakistan, South Africa and Australia.

New Membership

Is the following Invitation for you?

Are you searching?

Are you being called:

  • to live in community seeking to centre your life on God through prayer and contemplation
  • to profess publicly to live the vows of celibate chastity, poverty and obedience
  • to respond with others to urgent needs
  • to deepen your spiritual life and share your faith with others
  • to collaborate with laity, other religious and clergy

Is God calling you to walk more closely with Him at this time in your life?

Here are some suggestions that may be of help:

  • Take some time to research religious communities. Keep in mind that you do have choices i.e. Apostolic, Monastic and Secular Institutes.
  • Prayer is a form of discernment. On-going discernment is a way each of us discovers our own vocation in life.
  • Listen to the deeper questions in the silence of your heart and talk it over with a good friend
  • It can be helpful to chat to a Spiritual Director, and meet on a regular basis. She/he could advise and guide you with your unanswered questions.

Becoming a Sister of St. John of God:

In the silence..

In the pondering..

Have you heard the call of Jesus?
Be not afraid!

  • Visit one of our communities
  • Meet the Sisters and share our hospitality
  • We will share our stories and answer your questions
  • If you are interested in exploring the possibility of joining us, we will be happy to accompany you in coming to your decision
  • With time you may be much clearer about your direction in life and may or may not decide to enter Religious Life.

We are happy to accompany you in your discernment of God's will.

Entering Religious Life is a major step and one not to be taken lightly.

"It is not a job, you are not being invited into a career - we are inviting you to enter a way of life. . . . . . . . ."

When a woman expresses a wish to join the Congregation, the Vocation Director will accompany her for one to two years, during which time there will be mutual discernment about her vocation to Religious Life and in particular, to the St John of God way of life.

Initiation into the Congregation takes place gradually during a period of formation. The stages are:

  • a pre-novitiate year in one of our communities
  • a two-year novitiate
  • First Profession
  • Final Profession

During these years the Sister is helped to deepen her spiritual life, grow in her understanding of Religious Life and prepare for ministry as a member of the Congregation.

Should you wish to make contact with our Vocation Director, please contact Grainne.

Email: vocationsjg@eircom.net

Mobile: 086 0890430 (from within Ireland)

Mobile: 00353 86 0890430 (from outside Ireland)