Religious of the Assumption facts for kids

Marie Eugénie de Jésus Milleret de Brou

The Religious of the Assumption is a group of Catholic sisters. They were started in Paris, France, in 1839 by Saint Marie Eugenie Milleret. Their main goal is to help change society through education. Today, these sisters work in many countries around the world. They focus on teaching and helping young people learn and grow. The Assumption Mission Associates is a group linked to them. It lets young people work with the sisters in their different projects.

How It Started

The Religious of the Assumption began in 1839. Two young women, Eugénie Milleret de Brou and Catherine O’Neill, helped start it. Eugénie later became known as Mère Marie-Eugénie de Jesus. Catherine O’Neill, from Ireland, became Mother Thérèse Emmanuel. She is seen as a co-founder. This is because she guided new sisters for over 40 years.

The group's motto is "Thy kingdom come." This means they want to help God's goodness spread everywhere. They aim to give students a good education. This includes learning about school subjects and also about morals and faith.

The first sisters wore a violet dress with a white cross. They also had a violet belt and a white veil. Sometimes, they wore a white cloak with a violet cross on the shoulder.

The group grew quickly, thanks to the support of Denis Auguste Affre. He was the Archbishop of Paris. Soon, the sisters spread beyond France. They opened schools in England, Italy, Spain, and Nicaragua.

Their main house used to be in Auteuil, near Paris. It was a beautiful old building. Many daughters from important families studied there. They also learned French very well.

Schools and Missions

The sisters ran the Academy of the Assumption in Miami, Florida. This was an all-girls school from about 1943 to 1976. The land was later sold. Most of the school buildings were replaced by new homes. The school's chapel became part of St. Jude Melkite Catholic Church.

In 1954, the Assumption Sisters started a group for young adults. It was first called the Associate Missionaries of the Assumption. Now, it is known as Assumption Mission Associates.

The Sisters Today

As of 2019, there are over 1200 Religious of the Assumption sisters. They come from more than 40 different countries. They work in 35 countries around the world. Their main house is still in Paris, France. They also have communities in places like Madrid, Mexico City, Manila, Bangkok, and Rwanda.

Their Work in the United States

The Assumption Sisters first came to the U.S. in 1919. They opened Ravenhill Academy in Philadelphia. It was a boarding school for girls. In the United States, the sisters have houses in Worcester, Massachusetts; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Lansdale, Pennsylvania.

They work in many different places. This includes big cities and smaller towns. They also work in rural areas and busy city centers. They teach in colleges and run after-school programs for children. They also teach English as a Second Language. The sisters help in churches and offer programs to learn about faith. For example, the community in Chaparral, New Mexico, helps families who are new to the country.

Their communities are dedicated to making a positive difference in society. They do this through prayer and education. They are a diverse group of women from many countries. They live together in close communities. Prayer is a very important part of their teaching work. They believe that education helps people become free. It also helps change society for the better. This idea of freedom guides their life together. It also guides their work to help spread goodness in the world.