Delegate for the Consecrated Life
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About Consecrated Life
“The consecrated life, deeply rooted in the example and teaching of Christ the Lord, is a gift of God the Father to his Church through the Holy Spirit.” “In every age there have been men and women who, obedient to the Father’s call and to the prompting of the Spirit, have chosen this special way of following Christ, in order to devote themselves to him with an “undivided” heart.” “The consecrated life is at the very heart of the Church.” From Vita Consecrata, 1, 3
Office of Delegate for the Consecrated Life: Mission
The Delegate for the Consecrated Life is appointed by the Archbishop and serves as the liaison to the members of religious institutes of men and women, Consecrated Virgins, Hermits of the Archdiocese, and Secular Institutes residing and serving in the Archdiocese of Boston.
Among other services, the Office functions as a conduit of communication, information, and support to the members of the consecrated life, especially through closer contact with the major superiors or the local house coordinators. Some of the many activities performed:- The Delegate sponsors annual events with the Archbishop and the men and women in consecrated life.
- Coordinates the annual jubilee celebrations and regional celebrations of World Day for Consecrated Life.
- Offers programs and events that promote vocation awareness.
- Assists in the discernment and formation of those seeking to become Consecrated Virgins or Hermits of the Archdiocese.
- Is available to individual members of consecrated life, or the leadership, as a resource for addressing specific needs and questions.
- Attends, to the extent possible, profession ceremonies, jubilees, funerals and other special events of members of the consecrated life.
- Coordinates the annual Collection for Retired Sisters to assist communities in providing for the health care needs of retired religious who have served in the Archdiocese of Boston.
- Maintains a database that includes names, residences, and ministry assignments for the members of the consecrated life.
The Delegate is a member of the Archbishop’s Cabinet.
Delegate for the Consecrated Life
Sr. Germana Santos, FSP
Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Boston
66 Brooks Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
Tel: 617-746-5637