Associates of St. Marguerite d’Youville are men and women from all walks of life who make a formal commitment within their own lifestyle to share in the Grey Nuns’ spirituality, mission and ministry without holding membership in the Congregation. An Associate makes a one-year commitment renewable annually.

Like the Grey Nuns who through their ministries reveal the compassionate love of God to the poor, the Associates of St. Marguerite d’Youville pledge to devote time, talents, energy and prayer in service to the needy in the spirit of St. Marguerite while pursuing their own life vocation and work. Current ministries in which the Associates now serve include health care, social services, elder services, secretarial work, care of the homeless, pastoral work in parishes and hospitals, and many others.

Like the Grey Nuns who through their ministries reveal the compassionate love of God to the poor, the Associates of St. Marguerite d’Youville pledge to devote time, talents, energy and prayer in service to the needy in the spirit of St. Marguerite while pursuing their own life vocation and work. Current ministries in which the Associates now serve include health care, social services, elder services, secretarial work, care of the homeless, pastoral work in parishes and hospitals, and many others.

Associates find support in their ministry through association with other men and women who share the same commitment; and through the example, prayer, and encouragement of the Grey Nuns. All share a sense of spiritual kinship and community, which is nurtured through meetings with other Associates and the Grey Nuns.

Are you interested in sharing with others in the mission and spirituality of the Grey Nuns? We Welcome You!