The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (Soeurs des Saints Noms de Jésus et de Marie)[1] is a teaching religious institute founded at Longueuil, Québec, Canada, in 1843 by Blessed Mother Marie Rose Durocher[2] for the Christian education of young girls.[3]
| Soeurs des Saints Noms de Jésus et de Marie | |
| Abbreviation | SNJM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1843 |
| Type | religious institute |
| Purpose | Christian education of young girls |
| Headquarters | Longueuil, Québec, Canada |
| Website | http://www.snjm.org/ |
Their motto is: "Jésus et Marie, Ma Force et Ma Gloire" ("Jesus and Mary, my strength and my glory").
Since 1843, the SNJM's mission to educate young girls has extended beyond Québec[4] into other Canadian provinces, including Ontario[5] and Manitoba.[6] Their mission of education also continues internationally, in the United States,[7] Lesotho,[8] and South America.
Within the United States, the sisters have established ministries in California,[9] Oregon,[10] Florida,[11] Mississippi,[12] New York,[13] the Mid-Atlantic states[14] and Washington[15] among other states.
High schools and universities
edit- High schools (not a complete list)
- Academy of the Holy Names (Albany, New York)
- Academy of the Holy Names (Tampa, Florida)
- Holy Names Academy in Seattle, Washington
- Holy Names High School (Oakland, California)
- Ramona Convent Secondary School (Alhambra, California)
- Saint Monica Catholic High School (Santa Monica, California)
- St. Mary's Academy (Portland, Oregon)
- St. Mary's Academy (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
- St. Andrew's High School (Pasadena, California) (closed - elementary school still in operation, see St. Andrew's Catholic Church (Pasadena, California))
- Holy Names High School in Bela Bela, Lesotho
- Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- http://www.hnmc.org Holy Names Music Center in Spokane, Washington
- Universities
- Holy Names University in Oakland, California (permanently closed in 2023)
- Marylhurst University near Portland, Oregon (permanently closed in 2018)
Continuing Care Retirement Community
References
edit- ^ "Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary official website".
- ^ "Marie Rose Durocher". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.
- ^ "Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary". Catholic Encyclopedia.
- ^ "Soeurs des Saints Noms de Jésus et de Marie du Québec".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "SNJM Windsor Mission Centre". Archived from the original on 2009-04-29.
- ^ "Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Manitoba".
- ^ "Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, U.S.-Ontario Province".
- ^ "Baitlami ba Mabitso a Halalelang a Jesu le Maria". Archived from the original on 2008-08-07.
- ^ "SNJM California Mission Centres". Archived from the original on 2007-08-16.
- ^ "SNJM Oregon".
- ^ "SNJM Florida". Archived from the original on 2007-08-16.
- ^ "SNJM Mississippi". Archived from the original on 2007-08-16.
- ^ "SNJM Albany Mission Centre". Archived from the original on 2009-05-29.
- ^ "SNJM Mid Atlantic United States". Archived from the original on 2007-08-16.
- ^ "SNJM Washington State". Archived from the original on 2007-07-20.