Community Members: Nhu, Dona, Jessica, Oahn, Nhan, Uyen, Andria Contact person for St. Louis: Sister Jessica Kerber, aci If you were to walk into any Handmaid community, we dearly hope that you would feel our joy to have you present with us, sharing in prayer or over an extended meal, or maybe even a bonfire in the backyard. With a desire to share more with you about what is developing…

Saint Raphaela Center The Saint Raphaela Center in Haverford, PA was founded in 1957 in response to Saint Raphaela’s dedication to retreat ministry. At the Saint Raphaela Center, Handmaids and staff are committed to accompanying people in their search for God. They provide spiritual direction, retreats, and other programs aimed at facilitating human and spiritual growth. Each year, over 5,000 guests of all faiths, ages and walks of life visit…

OUTREACH TO IMMIGRANTS The Oasis Católico Santa Rafaela  in Athens, Georgia,was founded by the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in September 2002.  Here, the Handmaids live in solidarity with the community. The services offered include providing basic necessities to over 2,000 individuals in the community. Additionally, the Handmaids support social aspects and advocacy while nourishing the intellect through tutoring, ESL for mothers, and special programs.  They also provide…

Ancillae Assumpta Academy Ancillae-Assumpta Academy, located in Wyncote, PA was founded in 1946, and originally offered kindergarten classes for children. Today, the school educates nearly 600 pre-school through eighth  grade students in a co-educational environment promoting an education that is in the Handmaid tradition, “with love and for love.”  At Ancillae-Assumpta Academy, the Handmaids embrace education in the service of the Gospel, promoting empowerment through shared responsibility, creativity, and human…