Introduction to the community
The Sisters combine the life of prayer with service to others in their evangelistic and pastoral outreach and by maintaining their houses as centres of prayer where they can be available to others. From our House in Hessle, the Sisters are involved in parish work, hospital visiting, retreat-giving and work among the wider community, and with those who come for spiritual guidance.
The members of the Fellowship of the Holy Name are an extension of its life and witness in the world. We encourage those who wish to live alongside for a period of time.
Contact details
Community information
Bishop Visitor: Rt Revd Humphrey Southern, Principal of Ripon College, Cuddesdon
Publications
History of the Community of the Holy Name, 1865 to 1950, published by CHN, 1950.
Una C. Hannam, Portrait of a Community, printed by the Church Army Press, 1972.
This was a heavily edited version of the original manuscript by the late Sister Constance CHN. A revised and updated version of the complete manuscript is now published as:
Sister Constance CHN, What’s in a Name?: Portrait of a Community, CHN, 2015.
Third Order, Fellowship, Associates
Fellowship of the Holy Name
The Fellowship is comprised of ecumenically-minded Christians who feel called to share with the Community in their life of prayer and service.
Members have a personal Rule of Life, which they have drawn up in consultation with a particular Sister. This will include daily private prayer, regular prayer and worship with the local Christian community, as well as time and space for their own well-being and creativity. Each rule varies with the individual. A six-month probation living the rule is required before formal admission to the Fellowship. This usually takes place at the Convent in the context of the Eucharist. There are regional meetings for members living in the same area, and the Community distributes newsletters throughout the year and encourages members to contribute articles for the Community magazine.
Leadership
Provincial Superior: Sister Diana CHN (Elected 28 August 2021)
Assistant Superior: Sr Catherine CHN
Membership
Sister Verena
Sister Lilias
Sister Theresa Margaret
Sister Lisbeth
Sister Edith Maragret
Sister Pauline Margaret
Sister Carol
Sister Monica Jane
Sister Pippa
Sister Lynfa
Sister Julie Elizabeth
4 Sep 2019 – Sister Mary Patricia, aged 88, professed 56 years, Revd Mother 1984-1994
24th May 2021- Sister Irene, aged 92, professed 41 years
20 Feb 2022 – Sister Vivienne Joy, aged 91, professed 57 years
7 Apr 2022 – Sister Marjorie Jean, aged 94, professed 67 years
25 Dec 2022 – Sister Brenda, aged 88, professed 64 years
22 Aug 2023 – Sister Rosemary, aged 78, professed 43 years
5 Oct 2023 – Sister Barbara, aged 96, professed 68 years
