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Clarification Regarding Recent Media Reports
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THE FAMILY OF SAINT JOHN

The Brothers along with the Apostolic and Contemplative Sisters, as well as the Lay Oblates, form the Family of Saint John.

THE APOSTOLIC SISTERS

A life all given to Jesus
through Mary
and through Saint John.

The apostolate of the Apostolic Sisters of Saint John is fulfilled in communion with the Bishop of a Diocese, in a life of evangelization; it involves first of all the witness to a life of adoration, of contemplation and of fraternal charity overflowing into hospitality and spiritual help in all its forms.

The Apostolic Sisters of Saint John strive to be both hidden in God with Christ, through Mary, and witnesses of God’s love for mankind. Their apostolate begins with the sign of their consecrated life, prayer, and both manual and intellectual work.

THE CONTEMPLATIVE SISTERS

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Following Christ, like St John the disciple whom Jesus loved, the Contemplative Sisters of St John share a life of prayer and fraternal communion. United to the compassionate heart of Mary, and carried by her hope, they desire to be witnesses of God’s Love and Light in today’s world.
Our Contemplative Sisters are located in the US at St Therese Convent in the diocese of Peoria, IL.
To help support themselves, the sisters welcome women, married couples, families, priests, and religious for private, silent retreats. Email inquiries may be sent to:
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THE LAY OBLATES

Allowing the family of Saint John to act more profoundly in the world.

The Fatherhood of Saint John also extends to lay Christians living in the world. In the footsteps of Saint John, they desire to live more intensely their bond of faith, hope, and love with Christ.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN OBLATE?

The Oblates of Saint John want to live fully their baptismal consecration intimately close to Mary and in the spirit of Saint John. They have an apostolic influence within the context of their respective familial, parochial, social, or political responsibilities.

If you are interested in becoming an oblate contact your local priory or talk with a brother or sister that you know.

Clarification

The Congregation of Saint John has taken note of the news concerning the excommunication of an ex-member of the Congregation of St John who might wrongly be presented by news outlets as a Brother of Saint John. This person left the Congregation of Saint John 25 years ago. He is therefore no longer part of our religious institute, holds no responsibility in its name, and maintains no institutional connection with our Congregation. The excommunication decision concerns only the individual himself and pertains to his personal situation. It in no way concerns the Congregation of Saint John. The activities, commitments, and positions taken by this person are his own and do not in any way involve the Congregation of Saint John. The Congregation of Saint John reaffirms its full communion with the Catholic Church and its faithful attachment to the Holy Father. The Congregation carries out its mission in service to the Church, in communion with the bishops of the dioceses where the brothers are sent.