Sisters of St. Martha - Creative Life-giving Communiites

Being part of a community brings warmth, support
and energy to our lives, and enables us to offer the
diversity of our gifts and talents to our ministry.
There are 90 of us and we are committed to living
in a creative life-giving way.

We also take great pride in the art work of Joan MacNeil, CSM. the creativity of her artwork is a constant source of joy to us as it decorates the walls of our motherhouse.
Click here if you would like to see some of her paintings.

My name is Marie Geralda Arsenault. My home was in Egmont Bay, Prince Edward Island. Before I entered I worked at St. Dunstan's University & at the Charlottetown hospital. I entered Religious Life because God called me and it wasn't easy for me because I fought against it for a long time. I was so scared because I didn't think I could be a sister, but the call kept nagging at me so I decided to give into God & give it a try. I chose the Sisters of St. Martha because I thought this is where God was calling me. I had many struggles through-out my religious life but I felt God leading me. God continues to shower me with unconditional love and that is what is keeping me here. I wouldn't change my life as a Sister for the world!!!

Identical twin sisters, Mary and Ann Sullivan recently celebrated 70 years of service with the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha. The 90-year-old sisters left their home in Roseneath on a cool February day in 1930 and embarked on a life-long spiritual journey. During their years of ministry, the sisters were always in different locations, but now in retirement, they spend all their time together. The sisters enjoy living and are joyful women. When asked if they have any regrets, the answer is, "No, we're doing God's work and it has been a happy life."

Click here to read the Charlottetown Guardian article on the Sullivan Sisters.

St. Martha, our patroness and model, you received Jesus into your home in a spirit of simplicity attentiveness and hospitality. You proclaimed Jesus as "the Christ, the one who was to come into this world."

Obtain for us the grace to encounter the living Christ and respond in faith as we serve the needs of the Church in a life consecrated to God in community.
St. Martha, pray for us.

A. Education:    Religious Education Earth Literacy Personality and Human Relations Irlen
     Screening (Visual perception problems) Respect for Life
B. Health Care:   Nursing Massage Therapy Podiatry Hearing Impaired Community
     Addictions Clinical Ethics
C. Pastoral Ministry:   Diocesan Work Youth Ministry Prison Ministry Nursing Homes
    Ministry Marriage Tribuna Prayer Ministry Volunteer Ministry Community Services
D. Spirituality Centre:   Spiritual Direction Retreats Scripture Studies Ecumenical Prayer
    Groups Music Ministry Workshops
E. Programs and Administration   Justice/Governing Body Formation Vocation
F. Other Ministries   Hospitality and Home Making Artistic Expressions Creative Self-
    Awareness Programs