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Sisters of St. Lazarus Raised

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***A Proposed Charism that will begin as an active apostolate in the CAMM/CCMM Medical Division.***

Motto: Veritas et Spes (Truth and Hope)

The Sisters of St. Lazarus Raised is to be a community which will be dedicated to the care of the comatose, and patients in like-states. Their apostolate will include conducting awakening centers for the comatose and public education regarding coma in the Dominican tradition.

One does not have to be a nurse to make application.

While preferring the Mass in the Extraordinary Form (MEF/TLM), the community will be bi-ritual. The sisters' spiritual exercises will include the Divine Office in Latin; the Rosary; Eucharistic adoration; Lectio Divina; and contemplative prayer. The sisters' convents will have specified areas of cloister.

Habit: In accordance with Canon Law 669, the Sisters of St. Lazarus Raised will wear a full-length habit.

The garb for the different levels of formation are as follows:

Nova--white blouse, skirt, tights, shoes, and veil.

Postulants--black candidate dress with short capelet

Novices--green tunic, white scapular and capelet, white veil. A black 15-decade rosary is suspended from a black belt.

Temporary profession--the dark blue veil is received.

Final profession--the sister receives a round medallion depicting Our Lord raising St. Lazarus from the dead in the presence of Sts. Martha and Mary Magdalen.

Ages: 17 and up. High school education or equivalent required.

If an aspirant is a Sedevacantist or belongs to another schismatic group, we recommend deep discernment before making application to this community. Reconcilation with Rome is prerequisite. May the Holy Ghost be your guide.

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The shamrock is representative of the Most Holy Trinity.

The Sisters of St. Lazarus Raised--if they were a thriving, living community--would have been at the forefront of Terri Schiavo's fight for life. 

Questions or comments? Please email Gemma at:

conewfoundations@lycos.com