The Children of Mary
In 1824, St. Madeleine Sophie founded the Congregation of the Children of Mary. In 1834, St. Philippine began instructing the first Children of Mary at City House in St. Louis. In 1869, the first meeting of the Sodality was held here in New Orleans.
How rare it is to meet a valiant woman. Let us labor, then, to form some at any cost. They will form others and good will come of it.”St. Philippine Duchesne
St. Philippine Duchesne wrote these words to inspire and encourage the RSCJ to foster the Congregation. And so, today we carry on Sophie and Philippine's work by spiritually nourishing our current members and accepting aspirants (new members) into the Children of Mary.
Mass & Meetings:
We meet once a month, usually on the first Saturday of the month. We say the rosary at 8:45am, have mass at 9:00am, followed by refreshments and our meeting.
2025-2026 MEETING Dates
October 1, 2025 (ASH Dining Hall at 8:40 am)
November 1, 2025
December 6, 2025 (Christmas Brunch)
January 10, 2026
February 7, 2026
March 7, 2026 (Half Day Reflection)
April 11, 2026
May 2, 2026 (Aspirant Induction & May Crowning)
