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OVISS Guiding Statement
We, Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, are called to be authentic, contemplative women and stewards of the earth, who bring a compassionate listening presence to our world by standing in solidarity with the voiceless, the vulnerable, those affected by violence, and those hungering for spiritual and moral witness.
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VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE
The Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament in Victoria recently joined other congregations worldwide to become an international order. Instead of the initials IWBS, they will now use the initials OVISS, representing the Latin words Ordo Verbi Incarnati et Santissimi Sacramenti. According to Sister Kathleen Goike, “We leave our identity as a ‘congregation’ with its limited relationships, and identify as an ‘order’ with its broader view originally designed by our foundress, Venerable Jeanne de Matel. We are currently referred to as the Victoria Delegation until January 2024 when we along with Corpus Christi, as well as Sisters in Chula Vista and El Centro, California, and Tijuana and Monterrey, Mexico will form a 'region' -- one of five in the Western Hemisphere.” -
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Who can become Associates of the Incarnate Word?
- Catholic Lay persons: men and women, married and single;
- Diocesan priests and deacons.
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OVISS GIFT SHOPOpen Monday-Saturday10:30am-4:30pm
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Today's Readings / Lecturas Del Día
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Into the Breach - KofChttps://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html
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Child and Vulnerable Adult
Reporting ProceduresIf you witness, suspect, or know of child and/or vulnerable adult abuse, YOU MUST FILE A REPORT WITHIN 48 HOURS!
in case of emergency, call 911!REPORT ABUSE
The Safe Environment Coordinator for Incarnate Word Convent is Melissa A. Perales. She may be contacted by phone at (361) 575.2266 or via e-mail at iwbsassistant@gmail.com.
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