Religious Communities

Sisters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (n.d.s.c.)

The Sisters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart are present in twelve parishes of the diocese in addition to the Mother House where 80 of them reside and whose main ministry is prayer.

Among pastoral activities, we include: diocesan, parish and hospital youth pastoral; Village des Sources in Acadia; homes for parents of hospitalized persons in Moncton, S.E.V.E. for young adults; Mobile One; social justice; community life with Aboriginals; meetings with university-level youth; Prayer-Listening - telephone service for people in need of listening and prayers; entertainment through music in care homes and musical accompaniment during church ceremonies for youth, etc.

Daughters of Mary of the Assumption (f.m.a.)

The Daughters of Mary of the Assumption were called to the diocese by their Founder, Mgr Louis-Joseph-Arthur Melanson, the first Archbishop of Moncton. They first served as guardians of the sanctuary of the Monument of Recognition.

Congregation of Notre-Dame (C.N.D.)

The Sisters of the Congregation of Notre-Dame, founded by Marguerite-Bourgeoys in Montreal, arrived in St-Louis-de-Kent, N.B., in 1874. The community today has 10 sisters.

Daughters of Jesus (f.j.)

The Daughters of Jesus currently try to write new pages of the Gospel by simply following Jesus' example: they draw their strength from prayer, are a presence that sows life, accompany sisters to the hospital, participate in activities organized for residents, and engage in pastoral work and catechesis.

Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate

This secular Institute, founded by Fr. Louis-Marie Parent, O.M.I., was born in Grand Falls, N.B., in 1952. The Oblates have been in the Archdiocese of Moncton since fall 1958.

Congregation of the Holy Cross

Upon the arrival of the Holy Cross Religious in Memramcook in 1864, their main mission was to continue the work of educating Acadian youth. The main purpose was to give the Acadian community professional and political leaders.

Redemptorist Fathers

Well before their official arrival in Moncton, the Redemptorist Fathers already had to their credit a remarkable preaching work of retreats and parish missions throughout the archdiocese.

Brothers of Christian Instruction

Our mission is to announce evangelical values to Acadian youth, in collaboration with the Village des Sources in Acadia, located in Shediac Cape. We share our spiritual, pedagogical and pastoral experience with believing lay people.

Eudist Fathers (c.j.m.)

The Eudist Fathers are present in our diocese and contribute to the mission of the Church.