For
Christ
In
His
Priest
Walter Langley

Always Through Mary

Michelangelo

Praying for Christ in His Priest

Walter Langley

Living In Adoration

For
Christ
In
His
Priest

Our Life

Contemplative & Cloistered

Hidden powerhouse of prayer, alone with the Father on the mountaintop interceding for priests

Vows

We take vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience; Spouses of Christ, rich in God, and humbly obedient

Religious Symbols

White veil, blood red habit and scapular, rosary, cincture, ring: Each has a symbolic meaning

Snapshot of our Vocation

A brief overview of our mission in the Church and how we pray for priests

Becoming a Handmaid

Requirements

Faith-filled women willing to give themselves to Christ for the sake of His Priests

Steps To Enter

Formation lasts nine to twelve years and encompasses five phases but we never stop learning

FAQs

Some of the common (and not so common) questions about our Handmaid life we receive

Daily Schedule

No two days are exactly alike but here is a typical daily schedule (or horarium)

Learn More

Contact Us

We welcome any and all questions about vocations and assure our prayers for all discerners

Links

Some links visitors to our website may find helpful exploring vocations discernment at any stage

Vocations Blog

A collection of vocations related blog or news posts offering more glimpses into our life

Videos

All videos on our website. More to come as we learn how to make them …

Our History

History

From New Mexico? What are we doing here in Knoxville, how did we get here?

Our Founder

Every religious family has a Founder, ours really was a true prophet for the priesthood

Father Hardon, SJ

Guide for 27 years after our Founder’s death and author of his spiritual biography