A Symphony of Beating Hearts: May 18 The Journey of Hope is an annual celebration of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus held on May 18, the feast day…
2022 Annual Report
Our year was full of meaning, celebration, formation, and spreading the love of our mission. Look back over these stories…
From the Provincial
We reflect on the message from the Handmaids’ recent worldwide meeting that, “There is a symphony being played throughout all…
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St. Raphaela Center provides a peaceful‚ welcoming atmosphere for all who are looking for a place and a time for…
Our Ministries
Athens, GA
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…
Haverford, PA
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…
St. Louis, MO
Formation Community in St. Louis, Missouri 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 in the house…
Wyncote, PA
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…
Miami, FL
Pastoral Ministries The Handmaid community in Miami, Florida was established in 1975 in response to an influx of Cuban refugees. Throughout the years Sisters have been engaged in many ministries according to the needs of the local church. They continue to be involved in diocesan and parish ministries, and welcome people at their home and Chapel for retreats, prayer and adoration. The Handmaids have over a decade of cooperation with…
