Is God calling you?

If you feel God is calling you to MMM, you can click below to find out about the steps involved in becoming a Medical Missionary of Mary. You can also read more from our experienced MMM Vocation Directors by following the links below.

Contact us with your questions. We would be delighted to hear from you! And you will receive a personal reply.

The invitation to become a Medical Missionary of Mary comes from God. Our Constitutions say 'You are called to an extraordinary adventure...'

Our mission is an adventure in faith that can take us to some of the most remote places on earth. Once there, we try to show God's love for people through the work of healing, as Jesus did when on earth. At the core of our charism of healing is a particular concern for the health of mothers and children.

Many talents needed!

Our work may take place in hospitals, health centres or with parish health teams among the local people. But as well as Sisters who have qualifications in health-related professions, the mission of MMM also needs Sisters qualified in theology, business administration, IT etc. In fact, there are no talents that cannot be put to good use in the Medical Missionaries of Mary.

Spirituality

Based on the ancient tradition of Saint Benedict, we are very active in the world, where we try to be contemplatives at heart. The motto of MMM is Rooted and Founded in Love (Ephesians 3:17) 

Mission Statement

As Medical Missionaries of Mary, in a world deeply and violently divided, we are women on fire with the healing love of God. Engaging our own pain and vulnerability, we go to peoples of different cultures, where human needs are greatest. Our belief in the inter-relatedness of God's creation urges us to embrace holistic healing and to work for reconciliation, justice and peace.

Where we are

MMMs can be found in Angola, Benin, Brazil, England, Honduras, Ireland, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and USA. At present there are about 400 MMM Sisters from 16 different nationalities.

Questions young women ask

You will learn a lot more about the life of a Medical Missionary of Mary if you read our replies to Questions young women ask us. See link below for answers.

Many ways of belonging to MMM

Not everyone is called to be a Sister. God calls others in different ways to play a part in our Extended MMM Family. You can find out more about joining the Extended Family of MMM by clicking on the links below to learn more about Associate Membership, Special Friends and membership of our Prayer Circle.

Associate Members | Volunteers | Prayer Circle | Special Friends

Last modified: Tuesday, July 6th, 2010