Congregation of Mary Queen

Congregation of Mary Queen

Sister Jacinta Tran

Address: 4540 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108

Phone: 314-361-8211

Originally the congregation was named the "Lovers of the Holy Cross of Bui-Chu," founded in Vietnam by a French missionary bishop, Bishop Pierre Lambert de da Motte. Through a period of persecution of the Catholic faith in Vietnam which lasted for nearly three centuries, the congregation remained only as a group of pious women. In 1953 this group was canonically erected as a Religious Institute and later changed its name to the Congregation of Mary, Queen. The congregation forms its members to dedicate themselves to God following the example of Our Blessed Virgin through:

the life of prayer,

vowing to God the evangelical counsels,

living community life,

doing various apostolic works such as education, pastoral care, health care, and social services.

Members of the congregation have been serving in three countries, Vietnam, Australia, and the United States. Entrance requirements are: a sincere desire to give oneself totally to God and to serve those in need; adequate physical, mental and moral health; 18 years of age or older.