Religious of the Virgin Mary
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The Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary (Spanish: Religiosas de la Beata Virgen María, abbreviated RVM, is a Roman Catholic centralized religious institute of consecrated life of Pontifical Right for women founded in Manila in 1684 by the Filipina Venerable Mother Ignacia del Espíritu Santo.
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Religiosas de la Beata Virgen María | |
Abbreviation | RVM |
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Established | 1684; 340 years ago (1684) |
Type | Centralized Religious Institute of Consecrated Life of Pontifical Right for women |
Purpose | To seek the greater service and honor of God |
Headquarters | Motherhouse 214 N. Domingo St., Brgy. Kaunlaran, Cubao, Quezon City Philippines |
Coordinates | 14°37′1.46″N 121°2′30.19″E |
Members | 702 members as of 2020[1] |
Motto | Latin: Ad Jesum Cum Maria English: To Jesus with Mary |
Foundress | Venerable Mother Ignacia del Espíritu Santo Iuco, RVM |
Superior General | Very Rev. Mother Maria Rosabella R. Gallo, R.V.M. |
Countries served | |
Parent organization | Roman Catholic |
Website | RVM |
Remarks | Works include primary through tertiary education, spiritual retreats, direct service to the poor, and assistance at hospitals and various diocesan and parish works. |
Formerly called | Beaterio de la Compania de Jesus |
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In 2016 there were over 700 RVM sisters, mainly from the Philippines. They run a university and 58 other schools and have works in seven countries outside the Philippines. From the start they cultivated an apostolic, Ignatian spirituality and have retreat houses along with their other diverse works.