Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary

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]

Sisters of the Holy Names of
Jesus and Mary
Soeurs des Saints Noms de Jésus et de Marie
AbbreviationSNJM
Motto"Jésus et Marie, Ma Force et Ma Gloire" ("Jesus and Mary, my strength and my glory")
Formation1843
Typereligious institute
PurposeChristian education
of young girls
HeadquartersLongueuil, Québec, Canada
Websitehttp://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
High schools (not a complete list)
Universities

Continuing Care Retirement Community

References
  1. "Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary official website".
  2. "Marie Rose Durocher". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.
  3. "Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary". Catholic Encyclopedia.
  4. "Soeurs des Saints Noms de Jésus et de Marie du Québec".
  5. "SNJM Windsor Mission Centre". Archived from the original on 2009-04-29.
  6. "Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Manitoba".
  7. "Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, U.S.-Ontario Province".
  8. "Baitlami ba Mabitso a Halalelang a Jesu le Maria". Archived from the original on 2008-08-07.
  9. "SNJM California Mission Centres". Archived from the original on 2007-08-16.
  10. "SNJM Oregon".
  11. "SNJM Florida". Archived from the original on 2007-08-16.
  12. "SNJM Mississippi". Archived from the original on 2007-08-16.
  13. "SNJM Albany Mission Centre". Archived from the original on 2009-05-29.
  14. "SNJM Mid Atlantic United States". Archived from the original on 2007-08-16.
  15. "SNJM Washington State". Archived from the original on 2007-07-20.
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