Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate
The Sisters are committed to a communal life of prayer
and the service of God’s people.
and the service of God’s people.
Welcome to the Home of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Canada
Welcome to the website of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Canada.
The Congregation of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate is an international congregation of Sisters of the Ukrainian Catholic Church (of the Byzantine rite, in union with Rome). Founded over 100 years ago in Western Ukraine, the Sisters Servants strive to follow the example of their patroness, Mary, the Immaculate Mother of God. The Sisters are committed to a communal life of prayer and the service of God’s people, primarily but not exclusively, those of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
May you come to feel at home with the Sisters. May you find comfort, be enriched and grow in joy and peace, as you get to know them.
About the SSMI Crest
The crest of the Sisters Servants features …
~ the letter “M”: The Sisters, under the protection of Mary Immaculate, walking in faith and trust as she did;
~ the Cross: The Sisters …
- are followers of Christ
- have taken up their own cross
- hold Christ’s cross as their glory and salvation
~ three stars, symbolizing …
- the religious vows of obedience, chastity and poverty
- the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity
- the virtues of meekness, humility and sisterly love
~ the motto of the Sisters: “Glory to God, Honour to Mary, Peace to us.”
Our Community
As a community of women, the Sisters have responded to Christ’s call to dedicate their entire beings and lives to God. In freedom and love, they vow life-long fidelity to evangelical celibacy, poverty and obedience. Through a life of prayer and active service, they are called to share their experience of God’s compassion, forgiveness and unconditional love. They live in community, encouraging and supporting one another in their apostolic life journey. Daily they unite in prayer in response to the requests of many, trusting in the Lord’s words: “Ask, and it shall be given to you.”
What We Do
The Sisters are involved in the ministries of healing and education at every level as well as other apostolates, responding to the needs of the times. The Sisters care for the whole person. Wherever they work they attempt to ‘raise the spirit and ennoble the heart of the people.’ They guide them to assume the apostolic responsibility of Christians through the love and study of Holy Scripture, the Liturgy, and personal prayer. (Constitution, 2006, #59)
Education Ministry
The Sisters educate people of all ages, in mind and spirit, developing their gifts for the service of God and the community.
Latest News
Our Latest News, Events, and More
Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate – Provincial Chapter
From August 3-10, 2022, the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate from Christ the King Province (Canada) met for Chapter at Mount Mary Retreat Centre in Ancaster ON. This was a gathering of 27 Sisters from across Canada. Our facilitator was Fr. John M. Malazdrewich, OMI, who provided compassionate leadership during our deliberations. We re-elected Provincial Superior Sr. Christina Syrotynska for a second 5 year term, and also an entirely new Provincial Council consisting of Sr. Patricia
Sister Andrea Helen Kruk 1931-2022
Sister Andrea Helen Kruk, Sister Servant of Mary Immaculate, passed away at Bethany Home, Winnipeg, MB on 09 June 2022, having lived 91 years, with 62 years in religious life. Helen Kruk was born on 12 March 1931, in Winnipeg, MB, daughter of Peter Kruk and Mary, nee Martyn. Her parents met in the Sokal region of Ukraine. They immigrated separately in 1928, planning to reunite. They married in Winnipeg, in 1930, raising three children, Helen, Irene and Myron. They were faithful members of the Ca
A Celebration in Perth, Australia
Sunday June26,2022 St. John The Baptist Parish in Perth Australia, was the scene of three events, St John the Baptist Praznyk, Solemn Communion and Farewell to Sister Nicodema (Muriel) Zemliak SSMI for her 20 years of service in Perth Community. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Bishop Mykola Bychok C.Ss.R. At the close of the Liturgy Bishop Mykola Bychok read a (Hromota) in appreciation to Sister Nicodema SSMI for her many years of dedicated service in the Cathol
Sister Elicia Anne Telenko, SSMI 1930-2022
Sr. Elicia Telenko passed away peacefully May 20, 2022, at Bethany Home in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 91 years of age and 73 years in religious life. Anne was born on November 22, 1930. Her parents, John and Katherine (nee Rakobowchuk), had immigrated from Ukraine, and married in Montreal QC. She was the youngest of eleven children. Anne’s parents were o