When were the Daughters of St. Paul founded?

At the turn of the century, our founder, Fr. James Alberione was moved by the Lord’s invitation from the Eucharist: "Come to me, all of you." He felt called to use the modern means of communication to bring all of humanity to Jesus Christ. In 1915 he founded the Daughters of St. Paul, along side the Society of St. Paul, to proclaim the Gospel to the farthest ends of the earth.

What is the ministry of the Daughters of St. Paul?

Our mission of evangelization challenges us to bring the Gospel everywhere with the various forms of media: books, music, radio, software, CD-ROM, audio and video tapes, Pauline Book and Media Centers, media and catechetical workshops, Christian music seminars for youth and evangelization outreach in homes, schools and parishes. We are an international congregation of 2,600 women religious serving Christ and the Church in 53 nations.

How would you summarize their spirituality?

The goal of our spirituality is that of St. Paul the Apostle ".. the life I live now is not my own, Christ is living in me." To help us reach this union with Christ, our life encompasses:

-- a daily Hour of Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament
-- community participation in the Mass
-- an additional half-hour of personal prayer for all the professed sisters
-- meditation
-- morning and evening prayer
-- monthly and annual retreats
-- valued periods of silence.

What does a young woman do if she feels called?

After a young woman has spent time in prayer, discernment, and has grown in her knowledge of the community, she may wish to make an application for entrance into the Daughters of St. Paul.

The formation program consists of two years of postulancy, two years of novitiate, then five years of temporary vows, at the end of which the Sister makes perpetual profession of the vows.

Do you have a question? 

E-mail your questions to Sr. Margaret Michael, FSP

For more information:

Young women, between the ages of 18-30, who have never been married
and who enjoy good physical and mental health,
may direct their inquiries for further information to:

Sr. Margaret Michael, fsp
National Vocation Director
Daughters of St. Paul
4403 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
504-887-7635
vocations@paulinemedia.com

To request the free rental videos Called to Love (on the vocation of Daughters of St. Paul) or Thecla (Co-foundress of the Daughters of St. Paul), please contact either of the above addresses.