Little Sisters Disciples of the Lamb
Les Petites Soeurs Disciples de l'Agneau | |
Formation | 1985 |
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Mother Prioress | Mother Line |
Website | www |
The Little Sisters Disciples of the Lamb (
History
The Little Sisters was founded in 1985 by now-Mother Prioress Line when she befriended Véronique, a girl with Down Syndrome.
In 1995, the group had outgrown their space and so moved to Le Blanc where they were welcomed by Archbishop Pierre Plateau.[1][3] With Plateau's support, the group obtained the status of a contemplative religious institute in 1999.[1][3] With the intervention of Archbishop Armand Maillard, they obtained the definitive recognition of their statutes in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI.[1]
Little Sisters today
As of 2019, there are 10 Little Sisters Disciples of the Lamb, eight of whom have Down Syndrome.
The sisters' daily lives consist of prayer, work, and sacrifice.[3] Mass is held every Tuesday in their chapel, and the sisters engage in weaving, pottery, and tending to a garden of medicinal plants.[1] Their convent is near Fontgombault Abbey and a monk from the Abbey serves as their chaplain.[3] They have a special relationship with the monks of Clear Creek Abbey.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Vet, Cyprien (July 24, 2019). "Religious Sisters with Down syndrome: the joy of shared contemplative life". Vatican News. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ a b c McGurn, William (December 23, 2019). "Down Syndrome and the Gift of Innocence". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Berry, Donna Sue. "Little Sisters Disciples of the Lamb". Regina. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ a b Schiffer, Kathy (March 21, 2016). "Women With Down Syndrome Respond to God's Call". Retrieved July 31, 2019.