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First Online Group of Companions in Mission Makes Commitment

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The first online group of Companions in Mission made their commitment on the eve of International CIM Day and feast day of FCJ foundress Venerable …
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
    3 days ago
    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

    As a vocations director for a religious congregation in Europe I often get asked whether there are still people interested in the vocation to religious life. The simple answer is YES , but it is also true that both the question and answer are more nuanced in reality. CERTAINLY I believe that God is still calling women and men to live their vocation in religious life....

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    God is still calling

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    As a vocations director for a religious congregation in Europe I often get asked whether there are still people interested in the vocation to religious life. The simple answer is YES , but it is al…
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
    4 days ago
    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

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    'We’ve had a huge impact on the face of Limerick': City school to mark nine decades of teaching

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    The celebration will take place on November 8, beginning with a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Brendan Leahy
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
    5 days ago
    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

    A big thank you to Fr Manny Domingo sdb for their support of our Camino Companions project to welcome English-speaking pilgrims in Santiago de Compostela. And lots of gratitude too to all our volunteers, without whom the project would be impossible, and to the staff at the Oficina de Acogida al Peregrino ... See MoreSee Less

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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
    6 days ago
    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

    From 17th - 27th October 2025, delegates from across the FCJ Society gathered in Godalming, Surrey for the General Chapter. Prior to the meeting the delegates had entered into a time of retreat together, helping to deepen the bonds between them and form the group as a discerning body, open to the movement of God's Spirit among them. The outcomes from this important meeting will be promulgated in the coming months, but you can find out more about the process, content, and elections by following the link to the FCJ Website: …...

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    FCJ General Chapter 2025

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    From 17th – 27th October 2025, delegates from across the FCJ Society gathered in Godalming, Surrey for the General Chapter. Prior to the meeting the delegates had entered into a time of retre…
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
    2 weeks ago
    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

    Having elected Sr Patricia Binchy, fcJ as General Superior, our General Chapter elected the three members of the General Council: Sisters Afra Primadiana, Clare Hand and Judith Routier.

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    The Chapter Elects a General Council - Faithful Companions of Jesus

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    The General Chapter has elected three General Assistants, who with the General Superior, will form a new General Council.
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
    2 weeks ago
    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

    We are delighted to share the news that Sr Patricia Binchy, fcJ has been elected our General Superior. Read more about her: ... See MoreSee Less

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    A New General Superior for the Faithful Companions of Jesus - Faithful Companions of Jesus

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    The Sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus, are delighted to share the news that Sr Patricia Binchy, fcJ has been elected General Superior!
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
    2 weeks ago
    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

    The General Chapter spent a very fruitful Monday morning with International Coordinators of the FCJ Companions in Mission Sue Cawley and Lisa Gilead. They shared on their experience of the evolution and growth of the Companions in Mission since the last General Chapter. ... See MoreSee Less

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    The Golden Thread that Unites Us - Faithful Companions of Jesus

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    The Chapter spent a very fruitful Monday morning with Sue Cawley and Lisa Gilead, Companions in Mission, ...
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
    2 weeks ago
    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

    Some photos of the participants from various Areas of the FCJ Society attending the General Chapter. Please continue praying for us. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Who Are the Capitulars? - Faithful Companions of Jesus

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    See the group photos of the FCJ General Chapter delegates and ex-officio members.
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
    3 weeks ago
    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

    Yesterday, October 17, we FCJ Sisters celebrated the formal opening of our General Chapter at Franciscan Centre Ladywell after a weeklong silent retreat. You can find out more about the Chapter on our website (link below).

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    General Chapter: The First Day - Faithful Companions of Jesus

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    Capitulars at the FCJ General Chapter celebrated its formal opening on 17 October.
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
    3 weeks ago
    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

    At the end of a silent retreat the participants in the FCJ General Chapter celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit to pray for the deliberations and the elections of the coming days.

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    Mass of the Holy Spirit at the General Chapter - Faithful Companions of Jesus

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    At the end of a silent retreat the participants in the FCJ General Chapter celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit to pray for the deliberations and the elections of the coming days.
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

    Participants in the FCJ General Chapter have just finished a silent retreat in preparation for the Chapter deliberations and elections which start tomorrow. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Bring Everything to God - Faithful Companions of Jesus

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    Capitulars have been on a silent retreat in preparation for the General Chapter deliberations and elections.
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
    4 weeks ago
    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

    Some of the delegates at the FCJ General Chapter have sent some photos of the Chapter lovely venue, the Ladywell Franciscan Centre. ... See MoreSee Less

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    The Venue for Our General Chapter - Faithful Companions of Jesus

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    Take a look at the venue of our FCJ General Chapter 2025: the Franciscan Centre Ladywell in Surrey, England.
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
    4 weeks ago
    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

    In preparation for the FCJ General Chapter the delegates and ex-officio members will be in retreat 8-15 October. Please pray for us FCJ Sisters as we enter this important time of prayer, discernment and decision making. ... See MoreSee Less

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    General Chapter: Moving into Retreat - Faithful Companions of Jesus

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    In preparation for the FCJ General Chapter the delegates and ex-officio members will be in silent retreat from the evening of 8th October
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

    Delegates and ex-officio members have arrived at the FCJ General Chapter 2025 venue, Ladywell Franciscan Centre in Godalming, England. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Arriving at the General Chapter - Faithful Companions of Jesus

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    Delegates and ex-officio members arrived at the FCJ General Chapter 2025 venue in Godalming, England.
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
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    Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)

    Sisters from across the Society have gathered for our 2025 General Chapter. You can follow their news updates at www.fcjsisters.org/our-story/general-chapter-2025/news-of-our-general-chapter/.

    In preparation for the Chapter the delegates and ex-officio members will be in silent retreat from the evening 8-15 October. Please keep them in your prayers. #fcjsisters #fcjlife ... See MoreSee Less

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    News of our 2025 General Chapter - Faithful Companions of Jesus

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    News from the 2025 General Chapter of the Sisters Faithful Companions of Jesus held in Godalming, England. FCJ General Chapter
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