The Eucharistic Christ called Mothers Catharine Bostick and Margaret Grouchy to establish “the Eucharistic Mission” in the small town of Amite, Louisiana, in 1927. Other women from Louisiana and beyond, inspired by these pioneering women, joined in their ministry among people who were in any way distant from the traditional ministry of parishes, educational and social services. Jesus’ story about the call “to go to the open roads and hedgerows... to ensure that the banquet hall is full” continues to animate this 35-member New Orleans-based congregation into truly Dominican itinerancy. Today, Eucharistic Missionary Dominican Sisters minister among the poorest and most powerless in religious education, faith and human development, nursing, home health, home visitation and social work. Forty-four associate members share as they are able in “the Eucharistic Mission.”

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