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
Sister Nestor Halia Kyba, SSMI 1927-2021
The life journey of Sister Nestor.
Mundare Community Celebrates
As another year passes, it is a good time to pause and reflect on the year’s memorable moments. The year was filled with prayer, hospitality, service to others and community moments of joyful celebration. The Sisters in Mundare Alberta, over recent months celebrated the gift of life for three of its members. The community gathered to wish many more years of God’s blessings and to share delicious cake in honour of Sister Doloretta Shalagan, Sister Stephanie Olynyk and Sister Yvo
Christ is Born! Glorify Him!
Icon by: Sr. Monica Papiz, SSMI 2009 Original: Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Winnipeg, MB "For a Child is born to us, a son is given us ...They name him...Prince of Peace." (Is. 9:5) Let us rejoice for God is with us! May the Newly born Prince of Peace bring peace into your hearts and into your families. As our gift to you and your loved ones, a Christmas Novena of Divine Liturgies will be celebrated for your intentions. Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate Sister Christina Syrotynskv, SSMI, Provin
Engaging in a Process of Communal Discernment
The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Canada are engaging in a process of communal discernment. In it we want to seek and discern God’s present call for the community and the best way to respond to it. From across Canada and our missions overseas, with the help of the Zoom platform, this process enables each member to have her voice heard and shared, which is invaluable for discernment, despite COVID restrictions. Sister Laurence Loubieres, xmcj, and Father Gabriel Cote, sj, are facilitatin