Our Life

BRIDGETTINES IN INDIA
The Bridgettine Sisters, formally recognized as the Order of the Most Holy Savior (O.Ss.S.), trace their origins to the 14th century with the life and works of St. Bridget of Sweden. The order experienced a revival in the 20th century, led by St. Elizabeth Hesselblad. The Bridgettine mission in India commenced in 1937 with the establishment of its inaugural community in Marikunnu, situated within the Calicut diocese. Currently, the Bridgettine order has expanded to include 24 communities throughout India, with establishments in multiple states, including Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Mumbai, Goa, Delhi, Haryana, and Jharkhand.

Today, the Bridgettine Sisters remain steadfast in their global mission, embodying the principles instilled by Saint Bridget and St. Maria Elisabeth Hesselblad. They maintain a strong commitment to prayer, ecumenism, and care for pilgrims, as well as education, pastoral care, the promotion of Christian unity, and outreach to marginalized communities. Their spirituality centers on prayer, Eucharistic adoration, devotion to the Passion of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, and hospitality—encapsulated in their motto “Amor Meus Crucifixus Est” (“My Love is Crucified”)

The sisters live a life dedicated to liturgical prayer, daily Mass, the Divine Office, and the perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Inspired by the vision of St. Elizabeth Hesselblad, they offer warm and inclusive hospitality, welcoming individuals from various Christian traditions and other faiths through guest houses, retreats, and spiritual centers. Their mission is centered on healing divisions within Christianity, as they actively pray and work for Christian unity while living lives of reparative consecration.

Charism
- Deep life of prayer and contemplation
- Eucharistic adoration
- Devotion to the Passion of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Hospitality with an ecumenical focus
- Working toward Christian unity

Mission
- Live a balanced and contemplative-apostolic life
- Witness Christ’s love through prayer, service, and hospitality
- Promote unity among Christians through hospitality and dialogue
- Welcome all people in charity, regardless of faith
- Provide spaces for prayer, rest, and caring for those in need

Specific Ministries
Running hostels for working girls and students, managing children’s homes and orphanages, operating senior care homes, teaching in schools and kindergartens, engaging in pastoral work in parishes (visiting families, leading prayer), conducting catechism and sacramental preparation, participating in parish and community outreach, welcoming guests at hospitality houses and retreat centers as part of ecumenical mission, and providing services to the Apostolic Nunciature and other theological centers.