Vision and Mission

The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary promote the following core values which are at the heart of our charism:

Our values

Full Development of the Human Person
cultivating and respecting the talents, abilities and potential of each person, contributing to the development of all aspects of a person's life

Education in the Faith
creating an atmosphere which invites people to live, develop and express their faith

Hospitality
being a gracious, accepting and welcoming presence for each person

Dedication to Women and Children
seeing, understanding and responding to the needs of women and children

Dedication to Justice
committing time, energy, resources to the pursuit of right relationships of equality, justice and solidarity

Service to People who are Poor or Marginalized
reaching out and responding to people who are impoverished, abandoned or living at the fringes of society

Commitment to Liberating Action
seeking with others the freedom needed to live life fully without oppression

Love for the Names of Jesus and Mary
embracing as guide, inspiration and strength the persons and names of Jesus and Mary

Read more about our corporate stands, on our corporate stands page.