Ecumenism

The Glenmary Home Mission Sisters work with the intention and desire for Christian Unity through sharing frequently the Word of God in humble and untiring labor for conversion of heart.

ECUMENICAL OUTREACH - ’You don’t have to do everything yourself!’ That’s sometimes a hard lesson to learn but it is gratifying to see when hundreds of people are working together to meet the needs of others. There are several ecumenical outreach centers located in our missions and the Glenmary Sisters are very much involved in each of them.

MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATES - Many of the Sisters belong to the Ministerial Association in their area. After some time for fellowship and prayer those present discuss the business of the organization - nursing home services, articles for the county newspaper, holiday services and ecumenical projects to reach out to those in need. The Sisters enjoy meeting with these dedicated ministers, and are edified that they want to reach out beyond their own congregations and truly be community pastors.

In 1908 Paul Watson proposed January 18th to 24th as the dates to celebrate the Week of Christian Unity. Those dates fall between the feasts of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. But the desire for the unity of Christians can not be limited to one week each year. The Glenmary Sisters find opportunities throughout the year to pray together with the members and ministers of other Christian communities that all may be one.