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The '''Benedictine Sisters of Jesus Crucified''' are a [[Religious congregation|congregation]] of [[contemplation|contemplative]] [[Order of St. Benedict|Benedictine]] [[Religious Sister]]s which was founded in France in 1930. Their particular gift has been to make monastic life possible for women who might not normally be admitted to a monastery due to their state of health or their having a physical disability by all candidates deemed capable of living a monastic life regardless of their physical condition. For this they follow the [[Rule of St. Benedict]] with certain adaptations to make this possible.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://benjc.net/index.php/qui-sommes-nous-|work=Bénédictines de Jésus Crucifié|title=Qui sommes nous?|accessdate=10 December 2012|language=fr|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130318161404/http://www.benjc.net/index.php/qui-sommes-nous-|archivedate=18 March 2013}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The [[Abbé]] Maurice Gaucheron (died 29 March 1951) was a [[priesthood (Catholic Church)|priest]] serving at the famed [[Sacré-Cœur, Paris|Basilica of the Sacred Heart]] in the [[Montmartre]] sector of [[Paris]], France, during the 1920s. In the course of his [[Christian ministry|ministry]], he came to know a number of women who longed to become [[nun]]s but could not find a monastery which would accept them due to their health or physical handicaps.<ref name=JC |
The [[Abbé]] Maurice Gaucheron (died 29 March 1951) was a [[priesthood (Catholic Church)|priest]] serving at the famed [[Sacré-Cœur, Paris|Basilica of the Sacred Heart]] in the [[Montmartre]] sector of [[Paris]], France, during the 1920s. In the course of his [[Christian ministry|ministry]], he came to know a number of women who longed to become [[nun]]s but could not find a monastery which would accept them due to their health or physical handicaps.<ref name=JC>{{cite web|url=http://benedictinesjc.org/history.html|work=We are Benedictines of Jesus Crucifed|title=History|accessdate=10 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130130024443/http://www.benedictinesjc.org/history.html|archive-date=30 January 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Gaucheron came to see in illness and physical fragility a means of following Jesus and thus a legitimate way of living the contemplative life. He shared this vision with Suzanne Wrotnowska, a Polish immigrant in France, who felt called to share in establishing such a religious community. The two began to seek out other women who either would support this unique way of monastic life or were in need of it.<ref name=JC /> On 11 April 1930, Wrotnowska and several other women dedicated their lives to the future congregation in the course of a [[mass (liturgy)|Mass]] in the [[crypt]] of the basilica at Montmartre. At that point, Wrotnowska became Mother Marie des Douleurs.<ref name=JC /> |
Gaucheron came to see in illness and physical fragility a means of following Jesus and thus a legitimate way of living the contemplative life. He shared this vision with Suzanne Wrotnowska, a Polish immigrant in France, who felt called to share in establishing such a religious community. The two began to seek out other women who either would support this unique way of monastic life or were in need of it.<ref name=JC /> On 11 April 1930, Wrotnowska and several other women dedicated their lives to the future congregation in the course of a [[mass (liturgy)|Mass]] in the [[crypt]] of the basilica at Montmartre. At that point, Wrotnowska became Mother Marie des Douleurs.<ref name=JC /> |
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In 1933 they were able to open their first monastery, St. Joseph Priory, in the town of [[Brou-sur-Chantereine]], near Paris, which now serves as the [[motherhouse]] of the congregation. They were recognized as a religious community by the local [[bishop (Catholic Church)|bishop]], Frédéric Lamy, the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Meaux|Bishop of Meaux]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/blamyf.html|work=Catholic Hierarchy|title=Archbishop Frédéric Edouard Camille Lamy|accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref> in September of that same year. They were formally created a [[religious institute]] in 1938 under the name of the '''Sisters of Jesus Crucified''', and Mother Marie des Douleurs was elected the first [[prioress]] of the community. By 1936 the community had grown to such an |
In 1933 they were able to open their first monastery, St. Joseph Priory, in the town of [[Brou-sur-Chantereine]], near Paris, which now serves as the [[motherhouse]] of the congregation. They were recognized as a religious community by the local [[bishop (Catholic Church)|bishop]], Frédéric Lamy, the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Meaux|Bishop of Meaux]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/blamyf.html|work=Catholic Hierarchy|title=Archbishop Frédéric Edouard Camille Lamy|accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref> in September of that same year. They were formally created a [[religious institute]] in 1938 under the name of the '''Sisters of Jesus Crucified''', and Mother Marie des Douleurs was elected the first [[prioress]] of the community. By 1936 the community had grown to such an extent that a new monastery was established in [[Tournai]], Belgium. It was closed, however, in 1940 due to the outbreak of [[World War II]]<ref name=JC /> |
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After the war, the growth of the congregation was swift, with the members of the congregation reaching 130 by 1951. The congregation had received formal recognition by the [[Holy See]] on 22 April 1950. Eventually nine monasteries were founded throughout France. A monastery was founded in the United States in 1955 in [[Devon, Pennsylvania]], followed by another in [[Newport, Rhode Island]] in 1962. A monastery was opened in Japan. By 1980, the number of Sisters had reached 210. |
After the war, the growth of the congregation was swift, with the members of the congregation reaching 130 by 1951. The congregation had received formal recognition by the [[Holy See]] on 22 April 1950. Eventually nine monasteries were founded throughout France. A monastery was founded in the United States in 1955 in [[Devon, Pennsylvania]], followed by another in [[Newport, Rhode Island]] in 1962. A monastery was founded in Castle Cary, England, called St John's Priory in 1959 by 6 of the sisters, but later closed in 1994. A monastery was opened in Japan. By 1980, the number of Sisters had reached 210. |
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In 1984 the congregation was admitted into the [[Benedictine Confederation]], an umbrella body of the Benedictine monasteries of men and women around the world. With this step, the congregation was able at last formally to call itself Benedictine.<ref name=JC /> |
In 1984 the congregation was admitted into the [[Benedictine Confederation]], an umbrella body of the Benedictine monasteries of men and women around the world. With this step, the congregation was able at last formally to call itself Benedictine.<ref name=JC /> |
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Latest revision as of 10:09, 24 September 2021
The Benedictine Sisters of Jesus Crucified are a congregation of contemplative Benedictine Religious Sisters which was founded in France in 1930. Their particular gift has been to make monastic life possible for women who might not normally be admitted to a monastery due to their state of health or their having a physical disability by all candidates deemed capable of living a monastic life regardless of their physical condition. For this they follow the Rule of St. Benedict with certain adaptations to make this possible.[1]
History
[edit]The Abbé Maurice Gaucheron (died 29 March 1951) was a priest serving at the famed Basilica of the Sacred Heart in the Montmartre sector of Paris, France, during the 1920s. In the course of his ministry, he came to know a number of women who longed to become nuns but could not find a monastery which would accept them due to their health or physical handicaps.[2]
Gaucheron came to see in illness and physical fragility a means of following Jesus and thus a legitimate way of living the contemplative life. He shared this vision with Suzanne Wrotnowska, a Polish immigrant in France, who felt called to share in establishing such a religious community. The two began to seek out other women who either would support this unique way of monastic life or were in need of it.[2] On 11 April 1930, Wrotnowska and several other women dedicated their lives to the future congregation in the course of a Mass in the crypt of the basilica at Montmartre. At that point, Wrotnowska became Mother Marie des Douleurs.[2]
In 1933 they were able to open their first monastery, St. Joseph Priory, in the town of Brou-sur-Chantereine, near Paris, which now serves as the motherhouse of the congregation. They were recognized as a religious community by the local bishop, Frédéric Lamy, the Bishop of Meaux,[3] in September of that same year. They were formally created a religious institute in 1938 under the name of the Sisters of Jesus Crucified, and Mother Marie des Douleurs was elected the first prioress of the community. By 1936 the community had grown to such an extent that a new monastery was established in Tournai, Belgium. It was closed, however, in 1940 due to the outbreak of World War II[2]
After the war, the growth of the congregation was swift, with the members of the congregation reaching 130 by 1951. The congregation had received formal recognition by the Holy See on 22 April 1950. Eventually nine monasteries were founded throughout France. A monastery was founded in the United States in 1955 in Devon, Pennsylvania, followed by another in Newport, Rhode Island in 1962. A monastery was founded in Castle Cary, England, called St John's Priory in 1959 by 6 of the sisters, but later closed in 1994. A monastery was opened in Japan. By 1980, the number of Sisters had reached 210.
In 1984 the congregation was admitted into the Benedictine Confederation, an umbrella body of the Benedictine monasteries of men and women around the world. With this step, the congregation was able at last formally to call itself Benedictine.[2]
Current
[edit]As of 2012 the congregation has four monasteries. The number of monasteries in France has been reduced to two: the motherhouse in Brou-sur-Chantereine, and another in Saint-James, a village in Normandy. The two American communities were merged in 2001 into a new monastery in Branford, Connecticut. The monastery in Japan continues.
References
[edit]- ^ "Qui sommes nous?". Bénédictines de Jésus Crucifié (in French). Archived from the original on 18 March 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ a b c d e "History". We are Benedictines of Jesus Crucifed. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ "Archbishop Frédéric Edouard Camille Lamy". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 10 December 2012.