Who We Are

We are the Sisters of St. Casimir, a religious community of women founded in 1907, in Scranton, PA by Mother Maria Kaupas, Servant of God. She desired to found a congregation which would sustain and nourish the faith life of the early Lithuanian immigrants in the U.S. She encouraged her Sisters to do the same and then to "welcome" and care for all others who would become part of their lives.

We, Sisters, are called to follow Jesus, to share in his mission by bringing an awareness of God's presence and love into lives we touch. We continue the mission and faith-filled vision of our foundress, Mother Maria Kaupas, which guides us to focus on the Lord's interests and to be responsive to the needs of the Church. Strengthened by our life of prayer and supported by our sisters in community, we journey toward the gospel vision of a peaceful, loving and just world.

Our Prayer

We are women of prayer, deeply in love with God and aware of God's presence in our lives. We value time for daily Eucharist, personal and communal prayer, and faith-sharing, as a strength and support for one another and as a bond that unites us.

With our community, we pray Lauds, Morning Prayer, Vespers and Evening Prayer, together. We share in the Liturgy of the Eucharist daily. Individually, we spend time with Jesus in daily meditation, personal prayer, and visits to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. There, Sisters who can, pray the Rosary daily, together. The first Sunday of each month is our Retreat Sunday, when we take time out of our usual routine for quiet prayer and reflection. We make a 6-day retreat each year. We have a special Holy Hour on the Feast of the Sacred Heart and on the last day of the year. Community feast days are opportunities for us to have special liturgical celebrations.

What We Do

Wherever we are, our ministries reflect Jesus' concern for the whole person. With others who share our ministry, the Sisters of St. Casimir offer hope and joy of a deep faith to our present world as we:

	Teach and evangelize;
	Care for the sick, the aging and others who are hurting;
	Provide a sense of belonging to people of various cultures;
	Share Christ's special love for the poor.

With courage and trust in the Lord, we are open to the challenges of our times as we respond to the Spirit with generous hearts.

Where We Are

We are involved in education, health care, parish, and social ministries, with a special concern for the poor and disadvantaged. Our ministry in four community sponsored institutions, parishes, the Food Pantry at the Motherhouse, and our ministry in Argentina witness to our commitment to the gospel vision of a peaceful, loving, and just world.

We serve in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, New Mexico and Argentina, South America.