An Overview
The mission of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary is “to know and love God, to make God known and loved, to proclaim that Jesus Christ has come that all may have life.” Since our founding in 1849, this faith vision of the founder has been implemented in different ways, according to the needs of the times in various cultures. Our Mission Statement today emphasizes our work for those “most in need of justice” and we are especially committed to the empowerment of women and children.
Education
Our ministry of education is fulfilled both through RSHM schools in the United States and Europe and through a variety of other educational services such as English as a Second Language, computer instruction for adults, and homework help for children.
RSHM Schools
Our ministry of education is fulfilled both through RSHM schools in the United States and Europe and through a variety of other educational services such as English as a Second Language, computer instruction for adults, and homework help for children.
Social and Legal Services
Sisters are engaged in a variety of social services in RSHM ministries and in collaboration with other religious congregations. These services include support for the immigrant population, programs in human development, senior citizen outreach, food pantries, and health education.
Working for Justice
While justice is a key focus in all our ministries, we work more explicitly through several of our ministries, through RSHM Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation activities, and through our NGO at the United Nations.
Pastoral Work
RSHM are involved in pastoral work ranging from programs offered at our retreat center to hospital chaplaincy, hospice ministry, parish and archdiocesan ministry, prison ministry and campus ministry.