We are Contemplative-Missionaries
The statue of the Sacred Heart of the Good Shepherd at our Motherhouse	In imitation of the Sacred Heart of the Good Shepherd, Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate, contemplative-missionaries, seek souls by missionary visitation to parish families and by religious instruction. Since 1920, we have knocked on doors ... opening the hearts and minds of countless families and individuals to the saving truths of the Catholic Faith.
Parish Visitor Sisters visit families and individuals where they live, as well as along the way, in order to win souls for Christ. A typical conversation begins, "Has anyone in this household ever been baptized Catholic?" This simple question has begun the process of re-evangelizing hundreds of thousands of those who have strayed from Jesus.					“Make every soul count.” -Mother Mary Teresa Tallon, Foundress
The Sisters go out door-to-door and any other place where people may be found and, by extending the message and the love of Christ, strive to draw each person into closer union with Him. Religious instruction, informally at home or in small groups or formal parish classes, helps adults, children, and teens respond to the love of God with their whole heart. In this way, the gift of faith may become more living, conscious and active. Founded in New York City by Mother Mary Teresa Tallon, the Sisters combine a contemplative prayer life with an apostolate of missionary visitation and of catechesis, going out to persons as a friend, bringing the message and love of the Good Shepherd, Who came to seek out and bring back the lost sheep.
				The Parish Visitor I am a neighborhood missionary, Imitating Christ’s own way of life through the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience; Bringing the message and love of the Good Shepherd to all; Seeking, especially in parish neighborhoods, those Catholics most spiritually deprived and distant from the Church.
		“The Parish Visitors speak to the people, face to face and heart to heart.” - Mother Mary Teresa Tallon, Foundress				To view a short streaming video, click here.
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