Servi Jesu et Mariae
Servi Jesu et Mariae
Servants of Jesus and Mary
The Community of the Servants of Jesus and Mary (Servi Jesu et Mariae - SJM) is a congregation of the Catholic Church. Its mission is to win people to Christ and accompany them on their journey of faith.
Biographical Information
Founder: Father Andreas Hönisch
Foundation: 1988
Ecclesial Recognition: Officially recognized by Rome on July 16, 1988 as Congregation of Pontifical Right
Membership: Germany
Organization
Lay/Religious: religious
Individual/Community: community
Commitment/Vows: Members take a vow of poverty, chastity and obedience
Purpose and Activities
Overall Purpose: To effectively join the priesthood and youth work.
Apostolic commitments: Youth work, especially the Catholic Boy Scouts of Europe
Marian Characteristics
Major Inspirations: Consecration to the Sacred heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary
General Marian Characteristics:
Spiritual\Devotional Exercises: Consecration is renewed on special feast days; members are obligated to daily renew this consecration and live it
Pastoral/Apostolic Endeavors: To spread personal consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary among the faithful.
Sources
http://sjm-congregation.org/
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