Sisters of Our Lady Immaculate

The Sisters of Our Lady Immaculate (SOLI) is a Canadian nonprofit organization and a contemplative-active community of Catholic religious women. Founded in 1977 by Mother Mary Josephine Mulligan and Fr. William Lloyd Ryan in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, the community is dedicated to living the religious life with a focus on Eucharistic and Marian spirituality[1][4].

Founding and Purpose

Established with the primary goal of teaching the Faith correctly and courageously, the Sisters of Our Lady Immaculate take vows of Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience. Their apostolates include catechesis and care for the elderly, reflecting a commitment to spiritual and practical support within their communities[1][4].

Operations and Locations

The Sisters operate in three Dioceses in Southern Ontario: Hamilton, St. Catharines, and Peterborough. The Diocese of Hamilton serves as the founding and administrative center, housing the Superior General and initial formation at the Annunciation Motherhouse in Glen Morris[2][3].

• Diocese of Hamilton: Includes the Annunciation Motherhouse and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Convent in Cambridge, dedicated to caring for the elderly[2].
• Diocese of St. Catharines: Our Lady of Lourdes Convent focuses on catechesis through school visits and sacramental preparation[2].
• Diocese of Peterborough: The Sisters serve as educators at a private Catholic school named Our Lady of the Wayside[2][4].

Spirituality and Practices

Steeped in a Eucharistic and Marian spirituality, the Sisters strive to emulate the life of Jesus Christ and the Holy Mother Mary. Their community life is marked by a balance between contemplation and active service, reflecting their commitment to the Church's needs[1][4].

References

• The Sisters of Our Lady Immaculate are a registered Canadian nonprofit organization with the business registration number 119151231RR0001. However, specific financial or operational details regarding this number are not provided here due to the focus on organizational overview.

Note: This article focuses on providing an overview of the Sisters of Our Lady Immaculate, adhering to the style and structure typically seen in a Wikipedia entry. However, details such as financial reports or specific registration information are not included as they are not publicly available in the given sources.

[1] https://www.solisisters.ca [2] https://www.solisisters.ca/where-we-are [3] https://religiouslife.com/vocation/sisters-of-our-lady-immaculate [4] https://www.peterboroughdiocese.org/en/life-and-faith/sisters-of-our-lady-immaculate.aspx [5] https://fconline.foundationcenter.org/fdo-grantmaker-profile/?collection=grantmakers&activity=result&key=7062983