Augustinian Canonesses of the Mercy of Jesus
The Canonesses of St. Augustine of the Mercy of Jesus (Augustinian Hospitallers) follow a semi-contemplative life. They are engaged in the ministry of caring for the sick and needy.
Ince Blundell Hall, Ince Blundell, Liverpool, L38 6JL
Tel: 0151 929 2596
Carmelites
Carmelite nuns belong to the world-wide Order of Discalced Carmelites which comprises friars and lay members. Within the Carmelite Family the nuns have a particular vocation to dedicate their lives entirely to prayer. At the heart of every day is the celebration of the Eucharist. The sisters recite the Divine Office in communicy and spend two one-hour periods in silent prayer every day.
Carmelite Monastery, Maryton Grange, Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 3NU
Tel: 0151 724 4772
Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul
The Daughters of Charity is a Society of Apostolic Life for women. Its members make annual vows throughout their life. They were founded in 1633 and are devoted to serving the poor through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
Christopher Grange, Youens Way, East Prescot Road, Liverpool L14 2EW
Tel: 0151 220 2525.
St Vincent’s, 33/35 Leicester Street, Southport PR9 0EX
Tel: 01704 546 386
Santa Barbara, 99 Leyland Road, Southport PR9 0JQ
Tel: 01704 549 548
St Louise, 28 Latham Road, Southport PR9 0JP
Tel: 01704 548 788 / 504 070
Daughters of Mary, Mother of Mercy
The Daughters of Mary, Mother of Mercy Congregation was founded in Nigeria in 1961. Their charism, "bearing witness to the mercy of God", is based on the merciful love of God towards his people, especially the poor. The sisters bear witness to God’s merciful love for his creatures with acts of compassion, forgiveness and kindness, loving and caring for the poor and the under-privileged in hospitals, schools, homes, orphanages, centres, etc.
19 Brompton Avenue, Liverpool L17 3BT
Tel: 0151 733 2248
45 Salisbury Road, Liverpool, L15 1HW
Tel: 0151 735 1429
Daughters of St Paul
The Daughters of St Paul were founded in 1915 in Italy. The congregation is part of the worldwide Pauline Family and operates in 51 countries around the world. Evangelisation through the media sums up their charism.
Thecla House, 16 Darby Road, Liverpool, L19 9DF
Tel: 0151 494 3828
Pauline Books & Media, Church Street, Liverpool
Tel: 0151 709 1328
Web: www.pauline-uk.org
Daughters of the Heart of Mary
The Daughters of the Heart of Mary are an international Society of women Religious founded in France in 1790 through the inspiration of a Jesuit priest and a lay woman. They are consecrated by their vows, and without distinctive signs, seek to live their religious life in all circumstances and milieu. Their prophetic mission is to announce the Good News of the Kingdom. They do not have any specific apostolic activities but seek to respond to the needs of time and place according to what is possible. They approach all action in a way that is both communitarian and individual.
8 Cherryfield Drive, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool L32 9PA.
Tel: 0151 546 5892
Daughters of the Holy Spirit
The Daughters of the Holy Spirit (formerly known as the Daughters of the Holy Ghost) or the White Sisters are a religious institute of women founded in France in 1706. The Religious Sisters of this institute are dedicated to the service of the poor and needy.
St Bartholomew’s Parish House, Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 6NY
Tel: 0151 430 7768
Faithful Companions of Jesus
The essence of the lives of the Faithful Companions of Jesus is to be Companions of Jesus, sharing his mission. God calls them to follow the Son in faithfulness, to stand at the foot of the cross with Mary and the holy women, there to be one with Jesus who thirsts for the coming of the kingdom. They live an Ignatian spirituality and, as Faithful Companions of Jesus, their missionary spirit urges them to adapt their work to the changing needs of Society and to the culture in which they live.
27 York Avenue, Liverpool, L17 2AS
Tel: 0151 735 0585
FCJ House, 53a Cranborne Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 2HY
Tel: 0151 733 5475
Franciscan Missionaries of St Joseph
Franciscan Missionaries of St Joseph are an International Franciscan Congregation for women, founded in 1883 by Mother Mary Francis Ingham and Cardinal Vaughan. They live in community and are currently working in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, Ecuador, Kenya, Uganda and the USA. They evangelise through their witness to the love of Christ for his people in ministries of teaching, nursing, and catechesis, social and pastoral work.
Herbert House, 41 Victoria Road, Freshfield, Formby, Liverpool, L37 1LW
Tel: 01704 875 833
Alverna, 35 Westgate, Leyland, PR25 2LX
Tel: 01772 424 665
Helpers of the Holy Souls
The Society of Helpers, formerly known as the Society of the Helpers of the Holy Souls, is a religious congregation of women founded in Paris, France in 1856, with the objective of assisting the souls in Purgatory through their service to the needy of the world. Their pastoral work involves spiritual direction/retreats, Ignatian spirituality workshops, and running an international hospitality house for sisters learning English.
81 St Mary’s Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 5SR
Tel: 0151 480 7904
168 Tarbock Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 0SF
Tel: 0151 482 6895
Mob: 07770 830 290
Missionaries of Charity
The Missionaries of Charity were established in 1950 by Mother Teresa, now known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. A member of the congregation must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, obedience, and the fourth vow, to give "wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor." Today, the order consists of both contemplative and active branches in several countries. The sisters’ ministry includes caring for refugees, the mentally ill, the aged, the homeless, regardless of religious or social status.
55 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AZ
Tel: 0151 709 0628
Parish Mission Sisters
Parish Mission Sisters work in local communities, on Merseyside, to assist those suffering poverty and social exclusion. Priority is given to adult educational work, community development and health-related initiatives.
8 Carr House Lane, Liverpool, L38 1QG
Tel: 0151 929 2053
Poor Servants of the Mother of God
Frances Taylor officially founded the religious order the Poor Servants of the Mother of God in 1872. Her spirit and values form the thread which runs through all the work undertaken by the Congregation. Today, they carry out the work begun by Frances Taylor in social, pastoral, health care, education and outreach work in the UK, Ireland, N. America, Kenya and Italy. They are involved in local parishes and communities in pastoral care and catechetical work. Many also take part in ministries such as prison chaplaincy, school and university chaplaincy, work with the homeless, refugees, asylum seekers, vulnerable women and others in need. They work not only in SMG institutions but collaborate with many other groups who seek to meet the needs of the wider community.
Rosemont Convent, 70 Laurel Road, Liverpool, L7 0LW
Tel: 0151 263 0890
Taylorville, 311 Edge Lane, Liverpool, L17 9LE
Tel: 0151 264 6950
St Joseph’s Convent, Blundell Avenue, Freshfield, Formby, Liverpool, L37 1PH
Tel: 01704 875 850
Salesian Sisters
The Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco are a female religious institute formed by Saint Maria Mazzarello in 1872. They were founded to work alongside Saint John Bosco and his Salesians of Don Bosco in his teaching projects in Turin. They continue to be a teaching order worldwide.
61a Mansion Drive, Croxteth, Liverpool, L11 9DP
Tel: 0151 546 4820
St John Bosco Arts College
Tel: 0151 235 1620.
64 Dowhills Road, Blundellsands, Liverpool, L23 8SP
Tel: 0151 924 8212
School Sisters of Notre Dame
The School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) are an international congregation of women religious with nearly 2,300 members. Founded in 1833 by Blessed Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger in Bavaria, SSND now live and minister in 30 countries spanning five continents and continue to “share in Christ’s mission to proclaim the good news of God’s reign.” The sisters are involved in primary, secondary, and post-secondary education. Their life in mission centres on prayer, community life and ministry.
Apartment 1, Lauren House, Warrington Road, Whiston, Prescot, L35 5AF
Tel: 0151 426 5550
35 Cromptons Court, Liverpool, L18 3EZ
Tel: 0151 722 0135
Sisters of Charity of St Paul
The Sisters of Charity of St Paul are sometimes known as the ‘Selly Park Sisters’ because the Mother House is situated there. The sisters strive to keep Christ at the centre of their lives so that they can love and care for those whom they serve. They live in simplicity, to be self-giving and joyful and to make themselves all things to all people like St Paul. They also use their resources to promote justice and wholeness.
St Joseph’s Convent, 99 Westbrook Crescent, Warrington, WA5 8TE
Tel: 01925 230 657
Sisters of Marie Auxiliatrice
The Sisters of Marie-Auxiliatrice were founded in Toulouse, France, in 1864. They work with young people and the poor, and have houses in Europe, Africa and Asia.
Convent of Marie Auxiliatrice, 19 Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 7BD
Tel: 0151 922 5100
Sisters of Mercy
The Sisters of Mercy were founded in Dublin in 1831, and their houses are found in Ireland and in the UK. They work among the poor and in education.
Convent of Mercy, Yew Tree Lane, Liverpool, L12 9HH
Tel: 0151 228 9232
Convent of Mercy, St Oswald Street, Liverpool, L13 5SB
Tel: 0151 228 5056
Convent of Mercy, 72 Finch Lea Drive, Huyton, Liverpool, L14 9QN
Tel: 0151 228 8064
Convent of Mercy, Maricourt, Hall Lane, Maghull, Liverpool L31 3DZ
Tel: 0151 526 1803
Sisters of Nazareth
The first Nazareth House was built in London in 1857and the Sisters of Nazareth now have houses around the world. The sisters’ main focus in all regions is caring for older people in homes, and activities include providing flexible support for assisted living, care for children and young people worldwide, and clinics and food programmes in South Africa.
Nazareth House, Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 0QT
Tel: 0151 928 3254
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur were founded in 1804, in France and moved to Belgium in 1809. They now have houses around the world. They make known God’s goodness and love with and among people living in poverty, through a Gospel way of life, community and prayer. Continuing a strong educational tradition, they take their stand with people living in poverty, especially women and children, in the most abandoned places. They commit themselves to work with others to create justice and peace for all.
Provincialate, 4 Lancaster Court, Lancaster Lane, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7HS
Tel: 01257 465 000
Lancaster Lane, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7HT
Tel: 01257 465 069
Convent of Notre Dame, 21 Weld Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2AZ
Tel:01704 568 361
Convent of Notre Dame, 266 Woolton Road, Liverpool, L16 8NF
Tel: 0151 722 7444
Sisters of Our Lady of the Cenacle
Founded in France in 1826 the Sisters of the Cenacle have houses in 17 countries around the world. Their aim is "To work for the transformation of the world by awakening and deepening faith with and for the people of our time.” The three-fold mission of the Cenacle Sisters is lived out through Apostolic Service, Prayer and Community Life. As a Cenacle Family they are inspired by and associate themselves with all those who gathered in the ‘upper room’ during those critical days before and after the passion and resurrection of Christ.
Tithebarn Grove, Lance Lane, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 6TW
Tel: 0151 722 2271/2
Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions
The Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions are an international community of women founded in Lyon, France in 1861. There are approximately 1000 sisters working in 23 countries across the world. Their ministry is working with the marginalized, disadvantaged and tribal peoples especially with women and children.
Flat 2, 5 Bramhall Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 3XA
Tel: 0151 525 1744
Sisters of St Clare
The Sisters of St Clare have houses in the UK, Ireland, N and Central America. Inspired by St Clare of Assisi, at the heart of their lives is Contemplative Prayer lived out in community. They use their gifts and talents to praise God through their various Ministries in Education, Evangelisation, Pastoral Work, Health & Social Care, Retreats, Counselling, Care of the Sick and the homeless.
St Clare’s, Apt 1, Garswood Manor, 27 Brook Road, Maghull, L31 3EG
Tel: 0151 520 0557
Sisters of St Mary of Namur
The Sisters of St Mary of Namur are educators and passionate supporters of non-violence. They work in education, health care, prison ministry, immigration and adult formation in parishes and in dioceses. They were established by a Cistercian monk in Namur in 1819 to work among the poor and marginalised.
25 Newsham Drive, Liverpool, L6 7UG
Tel: 0151 263 1492
The Gatehouse, 25 Huyton Church Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 5SH
Tel: 0151 489 1302
55-57 Swanside Road, Liverpool, L14 7NJ
Tel: 0151 228 3970
Sisters of the Cross and Passion
The Sisters of the Cross and Passion were founded by the Venerable Mother Mary Joseph Elizabeth Prout, born in Shrewsbury, England, in 1820. She moved to Manchester in 1849. There, touched by the misery and deprivation of the poor, she and a few companions came together to form a community to help the voiceless, downtrodden workers in the large industrial towns of nineteenth-century England. The sisters’ rule is based on that of St Paul of the Cross, founder of the Passionists. Elizabeth recognised that the Passion of Jesus is the great sign of God’s love reaching out to those in pain. Her body, together with that of Blessed Dominic Barberi C.P. and Father Ignatius Spencer C.P., lies in the shrine of St Anne’s Church, Sutton.
11 Queenscourt, Heywood Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 7LT
Tel: 0151 722 6016
11 Brotherhood Drive, Sutton, St Helens, WA9 3ZB
Tel: 01744 811 601
Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The institute was founded in Spain in 1848 by Father Joaquim Masmitjà i de Puig as a means of rebuilding society through the education of young women. Education is still their central work.
Mother of Christ Convent, 21-23 Green Lane, Liverpool, L13 7DT
Tel: 0151 254 1319
Sisters of the Little Ones
The Sisters of the Little Ones care for those in need, especially adults with learning difficulties and other disabilities.
14 Holly Road, Liverpool, L7 0LH
Tel: 0151 260 4431
Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Mary
The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary is an international congregation of Catholic women religious. Their mission is “to know and love God, to make God known and loved, and to proclaim that Jesus Christ has come in order that all may have life”. Founded in 1849, they now serve in Africa, Europe, Asia, and North and South America in diverse ministries.
2 Martinhall Road, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L9 6DA
Tel: 0151 525 3106
Seafield, 24 Warren Road, Blundellsands, Liverpool, L23 6UE
Tel: 0151 924 6268
Arrowsmith House, 26 Warren Road, Blundellsands, Liverpool, L23 6UE
Tel: 0151 931 2881
Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
The Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, established in Chigwell in 1903, are also known as the Chigwell Sisters. They minister in parishes and to the local community in a number of ways - Faith formation, Parish support, Ministers of the Eucharist, Street Pastors, Homeless Centres/Food Banks, support for refugees and migrants, visiting the sick, the elderly and the housebound.
144 Mill Street, Liverpool, L8 6SR
Tel: 0151 708 8215
All Christians are called to live a life of charity and grow close to God in their daily lives. However, from the earliest days of the Church some men and women have dedicated themselves to follow Jesus through making a special commitment to live according to what are known as the ‘evangelical counsels’ of poverty, chastity and obedience. Because those in consecrated life live according to Rules approved by the Church, they are known as Religious – from the Latin word regula meaning ‘rule’. In the Archdiocese of Liverpool we are blessed to have many such congregations, including enclosed monastic communities and those Religious whose external works are grounded in a community life of prayer.