Tue Jan 17, 2023 – 6:36 pm EST
(LifeSiteNews) — The Seven Sisters Apostolate, founded in St. Paul, Minnesota, by Janette Howe and Fr. Joseph Johnson, assists parishes in organizing groups of at least seven women who dedicate themselves to praying for a particular priest each day of the week. Most are laywomen, though there are some religious sisters who participate. Howe told LifeSiteNews that since its founding in 2011, Seven Sisters has spread to 29 countries and now serves about 3,000 priests.
A group of Seven Sisters may commence when at least seven women commit to offer a holy hour for a particular priest on a specific day of the week such that all seven days are covered.
The organizer of the group, called the anchoress, commits to her role for two years. The anchoress is the primary contact for the priest. She explains the apostolate to him, and she passes information back to the women that may guide their prayers, such as particular intentions or favorite saints. She also prays for the group’s fidelity and answers any questions. At the end of her term, the anchoress may pass the role to another woman or
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