Congregation of Jesus

The Congregation of Jesus is one of two congregations of religious sisters founded during the 17th century through the work of the nun Mary Ward, who was dedicated to female education. The other congregation is the Sisters of Loreto, a name they shared until recently, which is also spread widely around the world. In England their primary house is the Bar Convent in York, the oldest such community in the country. Members of the congregation add the postnominal initials of C.J. or CJ after their names.

Congregation of Jesus
Congregatio Jesu
AbbreviationC.J.
Formation27 September 1609 (1609-09-27)
TypeCatholic religious order
HeadquartersGeneralate
Location
  • Via Nomentana 250, Rome, Italy
Jane Livesey
Key people
Mary Ward, foundress
Parent organization
Roman Catholic Church
Staff
1500
WebsiteCongregatio Jesu
Not to be confused with the Holy Ecclesia of Jesus, also known as the Congregation of Jesus, an independent Japanese church.
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