Today’s Leadership

The leadership team of the European Province is made up of three sisters who, in the words of the Constitutions, provide a pastoral ministry of love and service, combining spiritual leadership and administration.

Some of the words and phrases from the Society’s Constitutions describe what they do: unifying, facilitating growth, promoting the common good and directing resources. In this work they are answerable to both the province and the Society as a whole.

As a registered charity, the Society also has to ensure that all legal and financial regulations are satisfied. However, the emphasis is really on people – the sisters themselves and all those with whom they work. It is a challenging and demanding responsibility and a privilege.

Monica Matthews, SHCJ is serving as province leader, and Patricia McDonald, SHCJ and Carmel Murtagh, SHCJ are serving as members of the leadership team.

We are grateful for their generosity in accepting this ministry. The term of office is from May 1st, 2026 until April 30th, 2029.