Welcome to the spiritual oasis provided by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. Experience a calming and transformative Taizé prayer service, open to the public and available online through live streaming. What Is Taizé Prayer? Taizé prayer service is a meditative form of worship that transcends traditional boundaries. Focusing on repetitive singing, praying of psalms,…
Over the course of its four decades of operation, Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center has offered a vast array of benefits to the thousands of retreatants and visitors who have passed through its doors. For many, it is an oasis of tranquility in a noisy and hectic world. Whether guests are stopping by for the…
Following the sacred and contemplative experience of our 23rd U.S. Province Chapter, themed “Standing at the Threshold of the Unimaginable,” we joyfully announce the new U.S. Province Leadership Team of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. This expanded team includes three returning councilors and two newly elected sisters who will officially begin their four-year term…
Newly Elected Congregational Leader of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ joyfully announce the election of Sister Michele Dvorak, PHJC as the new Congregational Leader of their international congregation. Elected during the 26th General Chapter held in Dernbach, Germany—the birthplace of our foundress, Saint Katharina Kasper—Sister Michele begins a six-year leadership term (2025–2031) that will shape…
If you want your gift for PHJC to go to work immediately, a gift of cash or securities might be the best option. Gifts of cash and securities can be directed to a specific purpose of your choosing at PHJC. You can give a gift of cash today or plan a gift of cash or…
There are many different assets you can use to support the Poor Handmaids through a planned gift. Whether it’s cash, retirement holdings, appreciated securities, or real estate, you can select the assets that align with your preferences and goals, all while ensuring that your contributions will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. By…
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How It Works: With the help of your attorney, you can include language in your will or living trust specifying that a gift be made to the Poor Handmaids after your lifetime. Through a bequest, you can give a specific dollar amount, a specific asset such as real estate, or the residual balance of your…
Honorary and memorial gifts, which you can establish through various giving methods, can be tailored to fit the interests and values of your loved one, making it a true extension of that person’s life and accomplishments. Many individuals even use honorary or memorial gifts to celebrate important life milestones, such as birthdays, graduations, or anniversaries….
July 29, 1941 — January 20, 2024 Sister Mary Kay Leuschke, Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ, died peacefully on January 20, 2024, at the Hospice Center of Cincinnati. As the second of two children of Ralph Albert and Elizabeth Mary Leuschke (Elsie Rotter), Mary Catherine was born in Alton, IL. Her parents and brother Ralph…
