Roman Catholic Diocese of Saginaw - Religious Institutes

Religious Institutes

There are three Motherhouses in the Diocese of Saginaw. These are the Franciscan Poor Clare Nuns (Sisters of St. Clare), the Mission Sisters of the Holy Spirit, and the Religious Sisters of Mercy. Also present in the diocese are 15 women's religious institutes working in various apostolates. These are the Bernardine Sisters of St. Francis, Consolata Mission Sisters, Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Dominican Sisters, Felician Sisters, Servants of Jesus, Sisters of Charity, Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Sisters of St Joseph of Chambrey, Sisters of St. Joseph, Sisters of the Precious Blood, Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sisters For Christian Community, and the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Four religious institutes of men are represented in the diocese. These are the Capuchin Fathers, Franciscan Friars, Society of Jesus (Jesuits), and the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales.

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