We are the English Dominican Congregation of St Catherine of Siena, a religious community of apostolic life, following the rule of St. Augustine as Dominican Sisters.
The primary purpose of our Order and Congregation is to serve God through prayer and mission, principally by preaching
As Dominicans, we strive to follow the mission of St Dominic in the four-fold dimension of prayer, study, community life and mission
As Dominicans, our religious life is essentially lived in community, a sign in the Church and in the world of that fellowship in Christ to which all are called. We try to dwell in unity and to have but one soul and one heart in God. Thus, among ourselves, we strive to live in mutual trust, affirmation and mercy.
'Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations'
Matt. 28.19
'Preaching’ is the general title of our mission. We understand this very broadly, and sisters work in a number of varied apostolates, usually (but not exclusively) under the broad headings of education, chaplaincy and health-care. Sisters work in counselling, elder care, and catechesis.
Our communities also serve as places of welcome and study for sisters and other students, and a particular charism of welcoming visitors into our houses has long been part of our apostolate.The golden thread which links all of these is the recognition of the goodness of God’s creation, and the essential dignity of humanity made in His image.
I have called you by name; you are mine (Is.43.1)
God is calling you to live with His life! He is the primary source of our vocation as Christians.
Within that call some are called to a deeper living out of their baptismal commitment, in religious life as a sister or brother.
Could that person be you?
Explore our Vocation and Formation page, or have a look at some answers to the most frequently asked questions.
