The Decree

The Feast of St. Therese of the Child Jesus
DECREE
In the Name of the Most Holy Trinity, Amen.

In accord with the norms of Ecclesiastical Law as contained in the Code of Canon Law and Canons 312-320, by these presents the undersigned Diocesan Bishop and competent authority hereby erects:

The Servants of the Children of Light
A Public Association of the Christian Faithful for Women 
of Diocesan Rite [canon 312 §1 3º]
 

is established in response to the universal cry rising up to the Heart of God, to send laborers to the vineyard to seek out and serve Christ in children, to belong completely to Christ through religious consecration, the profession of the evangelical counsels, and to live in community in fraternal charity in view of being erected in the future as a religious institute of diocesan rite.  The Sisters, drawing from the rich tradition of St. Benedict, serve the Church by contemplative prayer, and have the apostolate of Catholic Montessori education.

An initial description of this new Public Association may be found on the Diocesan website so that those interested may seek further information with regard to is nature, purpose and organization.

The Most Reverend David D. Kagan, D.D., P.A., J.C.L., Bishop of Bismarck

Given at the Chancery the Feast of St. Therese of the Child Jesus
1st day of October A.D. 2020

Mr. Dale Eberle
Chancellor