Founded in 1861, we spread God's Kingdom through education, evangelization, and aid to the sick and suffering. We are Eucharistic, Marian, and faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. We further follow the spirituality of St. Dominic to preach for the salvation of souls.
The sisters “should have no other aim than to work sincerely, even with great difficulty, to spread the Kingdom of God in souls.”
Despite sickness and opposition, Mother Kolumba overcame obstacles for the glory of God. She became Foundress at the sweet age of 21, and entrusted by Master General of the Order, Fr. Vincent Jandel, to revive the Third Order of Dominican Sisters in what is now Poland. She suffered from ridicule and ill-health, but her trust in God continues to bear fruit even till today, over a century later.
It all began in 1861 with Mother Kolumba Białecka, who had this great desire to give all for the love of Jesus. The Congregation was formed in partitioned Poland for the purpose of preaching the Gospel especially to those in greatest need. The Congregation does so through its threefold apostolates of Education, Evangelization, and Aid to the Sick and Suffering. Today, we remain faithful to the charism entrusted to our Mother Foundress in different lands and cultures, as we serve in the different continents God calls us.
In 1925, some of our sisters ventured overseas from Poland to initially engage in fundraising efforts to support their ministry back home. However, after living in Illinois for several years, the sisters felt God calling them to remain and to serve the needs of the locality. Thus, our provincial history began and was eventually erected in 1951.
Are you a young woman between the ages of 18 and 35? And in the silence of your heart, do you feel God calling you to religious life? Is Jesus calling you to belong completely to Him?
Allow God to speak to your heart as you attend our retreat and as you experience and join the sisters in their daily rhythm of prayer and common life. Graces are in store for you. Come and see!
This year we celebrate 100 years of being the USA. Our sisters came from Poland in 1925, and 100 years later we continue to serve and live our charism in the USA. To celebrate this momentous year, we will publish monthly videos about our congregation to share the joys of our life!
Wonder what religious life is about and want to experience the prayer, fellowship, and the common life of the sisters? Join us for our retreat and see what Jesus has in mind for you!
Enjoy the reflections of our sisters concerning Scripture, religious life, and thoughts from the heart!
Who are we and what does our way of life entail?
We're here to answer your questions about our mission, values, and how you can be a part of our journey.
Do you feel Jesus calling you to Himself and would like some guidance in discernment? Let us help you!
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O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. O St. Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord; so that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of fathers.
Amen
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