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Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary

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Abbreviation
  
SNJM

Type
  
religious institute

Formation
  
1843

Motto
  
"Jésus et Marie, Ma Force et Ma Gloire" ("Jesus and Mary, my strength and my glory")

Purpose
  
Christian education of young girls

Headquarters
  
Longueuil, Québec, Canada

The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (Soeurs des Saints Noms de Jésus et de Marie) is a teaching religious institute founded at Longueuil, Québec, Canada in 1843 by Blessed Mother Marie-Rose (Eulalie Durocher, 1811- 1849) for the Christian education of young girls.

Their motto is: "Jésus et Marie, Ma Force et Ma Gloire" ("Jesus and Mary, my strength and my glory").

Since 1843, the SNJM's mission to educate young girls has extended beyond Québec into other Canadian provinces, including Ontario and Manitoba. Their mission of education also continues internationally, in the United States, Lesotho, and South America.

Within the United States, the Sisters have established ministries in California, Oregon, Florida, Mississippi, New York, the Mid-Atlantic states and Washington among other states.

High schools and universities

High schools (not a complete list)
  • Academy of the Holy Names (Albany, New York)
  • Academy of the Holy Names (Tampa, Florida)
  • Holy Names Academy in Seattle, Washington
  • Holy Names High School (Oakland, California)
  • Ramona Convent Secondary School (Alhambra, California)
  • Saint Monica Catholic High School (Santa Monica, California)
  • St. Mary's Academy (Portland, Oregon)
  • St. Mary's Academy (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
  • St. Andrew's High School (Pasadena, California) (closed - elementary school still in operation, see St. Andrew's Catholic Church (Pasadena, California))
  • Holy Names High School in Bela Bela, Lesotho
  • Universities
  • Holy Names University in Oakland, California
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

  • Mary's Woods
  • References

    Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Wikipedia