CONSECRATED WOMEN
We are women who have received a personal call from Christ to follow him and live totally consecrated to him. And we have said yes. We seek to serve the needs of the world, the Church, and Regnum Christi, particularly in the formation of apostles.
Our mission as Consecrated Women is to make present the mystery of Christ who goes out to meet people in the concrete realities of their lives.
Christ calls us to a deep intimacy with Him. Our mission is that of every baptized person, and the mission of Regnum Christi, lived through our consecration, with a special emphasis on the fact that Christ comes to meet us in the concrete realities of life.
Impelled by the Spirit, we feel sent to live our mission as signs of the Kingdom of Christ in the midst of the world through a deeply evangelical life that prophetically announces God’s word, and serves with humility and mercy.
CONSECRATED WOMEN SPECIFICALLY LIVE
THE REGNUM CHRISTI MISSION THROUGH:
(Article 2 of our Constitutions):
- Our spousal consecration to Christ.
- Evangelizing action that, based on a reading of the signs of the times, seeks to be an ever-timely response to the needs of the world and of the Church.
- The witness and proclamation of the merciful love of Christ to all people through her spiritual motherhood.
Making present the mystery of Christ who goes out to meet people in their concrete realities
Adriana Alvarez
After ten years of discernment, 6 years of temporal vows, Adriana made her definitive yes to God.
Natalia Santos
Natalia shares about her call to be a Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi.
Ally Wheeler
Ally will be celebrating her 18th anniversary of consecration this coming August.
Christ at the Center
Our spirituality is Christ-centered and born from an experience of the personal, real, passionate and faithful love of Christ. We fix our gaze upon the heart of Christ the King who came into this earth to establish his Kingdom among all people and in society, revealing the merciful love of his heart to others.
Christ reveals his Heart that burns with love, inviting us to love him and all that he loves. “The love of Christ impels us.” 2 Cor 5:14
We form part of Regnum Christi, and we are a Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right.
We are lay women who make vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
We collaborate to make present the Kingdom of Christ with a spirit of service, humility, and availability.
We live in international communities.
We seek to serve the needs of the world, the Church, and Regnum Christi, particularly through the formation of apostles.
Areas of Evangelization
- Proclamation of the faith and teaching of Catholic doctrine
- The practice of the works of mercy
- Christian formation and education of children, adolescents, and youth
- Formation of women, religious, and consecrated men and women in the Church
- Advancement of social justice
- Support of marriage and family
- Evangelization of professional environments, culture, and mass media
- Vocational ministry
We seek to serve the needs of the world, the Church, and Regnum Christi, particularly through the formation of apostles.
Announcing God’s word with our lives, serving others with humility and mercy
In the North American Territory
We have communities in the United States and the Philippines
Our international formation center is in Madrid, Spain
Consecrated women in formation study Theology at the University of San Dámaso, in Madrid
We live in communities in Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Greenville RI, Houston, New Orleans, Washington DC, and Manila, Philippines
We collaborate with other members of Regnum Christi in our educational, social, apostolic, and missionary work
Christ at the Center
Our spirituality is Christ-centered and born from an experience of the personal, real, passionate and faithful love of Christ. We fix our gaze upon the heart of Christ the King who came into this earth to establish his Kingdom among all people and in society, revealing the merciful love of his heart to others.
Christ reveals his Heart that burns with love, inviting us to love him and all that he loves. “The love of Christ impels us.” 2 Cor 5:14
TRANSFORMING OURSELVES INTO CHRIST, BEING APOSTLES, FORMING APOSTLES
Discernment and formation
Our formation is aimed at transformation in Christ and adequate preparation to be apostles of the new evangelization. It extends throughout our life, becoming a way of living.
Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi carry out academic studies in accordance with the Regnum Christi charism and mission, ensuring a foundation in theology and religious sciences.
Subsequently, each person continues their education and formation through postgraduate studies or other courses in various fields that allow them to respond to the demands of evangelization in today’s world.
Do you feel called to belong exclusively to Jesus and bring that love to others?
Are you looking to live in community and together evangelize culture?
Do you want to form and accompany others to be Christian leaders?
You may want to discern your vocation with us. This is a period of personal discernment to get to know the lifestyle, charism and mission of the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi. In this initial stage, vocational accompaniment is offered through spiritual direction and local vocational retreats. You could also choose to live in a community of Consecrated Women for one or two semesters. Formal discernment within the Society begins by participating in the summer entrance course.
Government of the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi in the North American Territory
A government at the service of the mission, constituted by decree of the general director of the Consecrated, Nancy Nohrden, for a period of three years from June 15, 2020.
Kathleen Murphy
Territorial Director
Betty Rivera nació en Monterrey el 12 de abril de 1978 y se consagró el 30 de agosto de 1997. Fue miembro del ECYD y laica del Regnum Christi antes de consagrarse.
Es licenciada en Educación y Desarrollo en la Universidad Anáhuac y en Estudios Religiosos por el Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum. Tiene un Master en Dirección de Centros Educativos por la Universidad Anáhuac y un Master en Teología con enfoque en vida consagrada en Christendom College, en Virginia, Estados Unidos.
Fue directora del ECYD en Rhode Island, México Sur, Michigan y Atlanta. Cuando estuvo en México coordinó la red de clubes del ECYD de niñas. Colaboró en el equipo de la Dirección Territorial de Norteamérica en el área de apostolado y como consejera territorial y en la Secretaría General de las consagradas en Roma. Ha sido directora y subdirectora del colegio Everest de Manila, directora local del Regnum Christi en Filipinas, y directora de la comunidad de consagradas y de la sección de señoras de Regnum Christi de Manila.
Es directora territorial de las Consagradas del Regnum Cristi de España desde el 1 de junio de 2020 por un periodo de tres años.
Además, es miembro del Colegio Directivo Territorial del Regnum Christi en España junto a los directores territoriales de los Laicos Consagrados y de los Legionarios de Cristo, y los dos laicos que lo asisten (EFRC 92 §1).
Naoise Johnston
First Councilor
Nació en México DF, el 18 de enero de 1983, y se consagró el 22 de agosto de 2001.
Ha sido asistente del centro de formación, en Madrid, miembro del equipo de la secretaría general de las Consagradas del Regnum Christi y de la secretaría territorial en España, directora de sección y asistente para el ECYD de Sevilla, y miembro del equipo de la sección de jóvenes de Regnum Christi en Madrid. Licenciada en Teología por la Universidad San Dámaso, actualmente está preparando su doctorado.
Es directora local del Regnum Christi en Madrid y formó parte del equipo de trabajo del Colegio Directivo Territorial del Regnum Christi como responsable del área de Vida y Misión, desde septiembre 2020 hasta agosto del 2022.
Es consejera territorial de las consagradas del Regnum Christi desde 1 de septiembre de 2018
Mary Smith
Councilor
Nació en México , el 29 de noviembre 1973 Se consagró el 15 de agosto 1991
Es doctora en Liderazgo y Dirección de Instituciones de Educación Superior por la Universidad Anáhuac (México), Master la dirección Gestión y Evaluación de Centros educativos por la universidad Francisco de vitoria, y master en Ciencias del Matrimonio y la familia por la universidad Lateranense.
Fue subdirectora de Highlands School Sevilla (1999-2002), de Catholic Youth World Network (2002 – 2009) y directora de Highlands School Los Fresnos (Madrid) (2008-2013).
Actualmente trabaja como profesora en la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria en la Facultad de Educación y forma parte del equipo internacional de coordinación de colegios Regnum Christi.
Es consejera territorial de las consagradas del Regnum Christi de España desde el 15 de junio de 2020
Melanie Zoll
Councilor
Nació en Austria el 25 de marzo 1969 y se consagró el 08 de septiembre 1987
Ha estudiado Magisterio en Ciencias religiosas (ISCR Regina Apostolorum), Máster en discernimiento vocacional y acompañamiento Espiritual (Escuela de Formadores de Salamanca) y un Posgrado en Teología espiritual (Avila Institute)
Ha sido miembro del equipo del ECyD de Santiago de Chile, miembro de quipo directivo del colegio de Viena, formadora del Regnum Christi de señoritas y directora espiritual en diferentes territorios.
Actualmente es formadora del Centro de formación de Madrid y consejera del centro desde desde diciembre de 2020.
Es consejera territorial de las consagradas en España desde el 19 de octubre 2021
Government of the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi
General and Territorial Assemblies
The General Assembly is a collegiate and representative body. While it is assembled, it is the supreme authority at the general level.
Directors and their councils
- General Director and Council
- Territorial Directors and Council
- Community and Council Directors
Directors of Communities and their councils
Accompany and govern the members of the community regarding their consecration, ongoing integral formation, living out of the charism, and the team life proper to Regnum Christi.
Making present the mystery of Christ who goes out to meet people in their concrete realities
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