Women…is the Lord calling you to be a missionary sister?
Religious sisters are needed worldwide who, through a witness of heroic holiness in action, will strive to make Jesus, who said, "I am the Truth," known, obeyed, and loved.
Sisters in Jesus the Lord is a Public Association of the Faithful under the authority of Bishop James V. Johnston Jr. in the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph, based in Kansas City, Missouri, serving there and sending sisters to Vladivostok, Russia (and eventually other countries, too). Learn more
February 14, 2019 - Happy Valentine's Day from Valdivostok!
"2019 is a year of milestones: five years in our convent, Dom Marii, as of January, and ten years in Russia as of November! Our days here are full and you are a part of everything that we do! Thank you for every time you pray for us and remember us and support our mission."
Read Sr. Maria Stella's letter full of news from far eastern Russia.
January 2019 - Ice Skating with students
The ice is finally frozen enough for ice skating on Russian Island bay near our sisters' convent. After meeting with the students from the nearby university, our sisters had a great time skating with them.
October 5-7: Rachel's Vineyard in Vladivostok
CJD sisters help organize and present Rachel's Vineyard Retreats both in Russia and in the United States. These healing retreats provide vital help for men and women who are suffering from post-abortion syndrome. The participants find God's forgiveness and mercy for which they thirst.
Sister Maria Stella led the retreat with others from the parish. Our sisters helped with setting up, background work, and cooking. It was a wonderful time for healing, hope, and peace for the retreatants.
September news from Russia
September 20, 2018
Dear Friends and Family, Prayer Partners,
We have great news! The purchase of the last available apartment in Dom Marii, Apt. 2, went through on September 12, the memorial of the Most Holy Name of Mary. Now, between Fr. Myron and ourselves, we own seven out of the eight apartments! We had been advised not to touch renovations until we had this last apartment. So, on Saturday, we were able to invite an architect to come. He's helping us find the professionals for the various official steps needed here. The first project . . .
Read Sr. Maria Stella's September letter about all that's happening in Russia.
"In a City of 7,000 Martyrs, the Faith Comes to Life Again"
The Mary Mother of God Mission Society, www.vladmission.org, has been working to revive the Catholic faith in Russia since 1992. Its founders are Fathers Myron Effing and Daniel Maurer, two Americans who serve the Russian people. Fr. Effing recently offered an update on the mission to Jim Graves of The National Catholic Register.
On EWTN:
Sisters in Jesus the Lord was blessed with the opportunity to share about our community and work in Russia on EWTN. Fr. Mitch Pacwa spoke with Mother Julia and Sr. Maria Damiana in the studio of "EWTN Live," and also spoke with Sr. Maria Stella, Sr. Catherine Marie, and Sr. Faustina Marie vis Skype. Watch the program on line at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98KBvgGy7Lg.
Video:
Reviving the Roman Catholic Church in Eastern Russia: The Fathers in Vladivostok have made a new DVD about their mission, and it includes pictures of our sisters at work. We would be most grateful if you could watch the video and share it with your friends. Watching it will help your prayers take wings!