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A Celebration of 150 years in the service of Catholic Education on the Wirral by the Sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus 1849—1999
A history of one hundred and fifty years of service of the FCJ Sisters to Catholic Education in Liverpool 1844–1994 with devotedness and love.
Marie Madeleine d'Houet, Foundress of the FCJ sisters, wanted her Society to be involved in retreat work and Ste. Anne d'Auray was an excellent place for this ministry. The Sisters arrived in 1825.
First appeared in the The Hounslow Chronicle (Spring 1995), of the Hounslow and District History Society. It has been slightly edited by the author and published with permission.
Text adapted from 'Gumley House Convent FCJ - A Short History' by Teresa White fcJ and Patricia Mabey
Marie Madeleine's arrival in England: "Where did she first set foot?" by Helen Downe fcJ
A brief history of St. Aloysius' Convent School from its foundation in 1830 by the Venerable Marie Madeleine, to the present day. By Srs. Josephine Clayton and Placida Hoole FCJ.
Une communauté religieuse de la paroisse Saint-Dominique (Paris 14e). Présentation sommaire de la congrégation. Cérémonie à l'église lors du retour d'Angleterre des restes mortuaires de la fondatrice.
An account of the transfer of Marie Madeleine's remains to Upton. A paper given by Sr Mary Campion McCarren fcJ at Shrewsbury History Day, October 3rd 2009.
Our little Society has for its end to glorify the heart of Jesus by every means in its power.
Find out more about the newly opened FCJ Lieu de Memoire in Paris and check the short video tour. This special place tells the story of a valiant woman, Venerable Marie Madeleine d’Houët, the Foundress of the Faithful Companions of Jesus.
Lieu de Memoire - the new FCJ Heritage Centre in Paris - Faithful Companions of Jesus
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Read the latest issue of our newsletter A Woman for Our Time… Celebrating Marie Madeleine. Through this newsletter we hope to make more widely known the life and work of Venerable Marie Madeleine d’Houët, the Foundress of the Faithful Companions of Jesus.In this issue the FCJ Sisters tell you about the newly opened FCJ Lieu de Memoire in Paris. This special place tells the story of a valiant woman, Venerable Marie Madeleine d’Houët, the Foundress of the Faithful Companions of Jesus.www.fcjsisters.org/news/a-woman-for-our-time-venerable-marie-madeleine-dhouet-and-her-story/
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Sr Madeleine fcJ, who is part of the team at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre in Guelph, Ontario, will be hosting a new ONLINE series: EcoProphets.Each episode is one hour long and explore the lives and work of influential ecological thinkers and practitioners. They are people whose prophetic vision and work show us ways to understand and care for the Earth and invite us to make practical and spiritual connections between humans, ecosystems, and all the beings on our planet. Find out more
EcoProphets - Faithful Companions of Jesus
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Sr Madeleine fcJ, who is part of the team at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre in Guelph, Ontario, will be hosting an online program: Eco Prophets.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
As we approach Holy Week, lots of events organised by the FCJs are happening, perhaps near to you. Check them out here
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Richard Solly writes for the Independent Catholic News on a recent prayer service held at the FCJ Centre for Spirituality and EcoJustice
Ecological Way of the Cross | ICN
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The Faithful Companions of Jesus hosted an 'Ecological Way of the Cross' on Tuesday 17 March at the FCJ Centre for Spirituality and Ecojustice near Euston station in London. The event took the form of...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
This coming Saturday, 28th March is Earth Hour. 8:30pm - 9:30pm Local Time. FCJ Sisters and Companions in Mission across the world will participate in the small global action to act in solidarity with our natural world, to draw attention to the varied impacts of climate change and to pray for our beautiful world.
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This coming Saturday, 28th March is Earth Hour. 8:30pm – 9:30pm Local Time. FCJ Sisters and Companions in Mission across the world will participate in the small global action to act in solida…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Sister Michelle fcJ from Calgary was in a panel with other newer religious sisters to mark Catholic Sisters Week, speaking on some of the challenges that they have faced in transitioning into Religious Life. Read more... www.fcjsisters.org/news/from-yes-to-amen-beginning-the-journey-of-religious-life/
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FCJ Sisters participated in the annual Ash Wednesday Witness walk in Liverpool, organized by Pax Christi Merseyside.www.fcjsisters.org/news/peace/
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Ignatian spirituality invites believers to enter the gospel stories with their senses, to be there with Christ. But for Fr Justin Glyn SJ and Sr Mary O’Shannessy FCJ, two legally blind, Ignatian-inspired religious, when their own formation encouraged them to ‘picture’ Jesus surrounded by thronging crowds, or to ‘see’ the landscapes he walked through, they found they needed to reframe St Ignatius’ method.www.fcjsisters.org/news/a-different-way-to-see-ignatian-contemplations-for-all/
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"Only love can overcome the threat of war" - These words are taken from a recent speech of Pope Leo – and they are certainly relevant in today’s context. Read a brief reflection by Clare fcJ.
Only love can overcome the threat of war - Faithful Companions of Jesus
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FCJ Sisters and a Companion in Mission joined the annual Ash Wednesday procession and prayer vigil for peace outside the Ministry of Defence in Central London.With Pax Christi England and Wales National Justice and Peace Network London Catholic Worker Christian CND
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FCJ Sisters and a Companion in Mission joined the annual Ash Wednesday procession and prayer vigil for peace outside the Ministry of Defence in Central London.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Sr MaryAnne from FCJ Centre for Spirituality and EcoJustice will mark International Women's Day on the panel of Pax Christi England and Wales celebration livestreamed from London. The evening takes inspiration from the 2026 World Peace Day message of Pope Leo: "Towards an 'unarmed and disarming' peace".
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A big THANK YOU from the FCJ Learning and Development Center Inc. in Metro Manila.
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