Congregation of Xavières is an institute of religious sisters recognized by the Catholic Church on February 4, 1963, during the Second Vatican Council . The institute was founded in France in 1921 by Claire Monestès with the support of Jesuit priest Antonin Eymieu and is a part of the Ignatian family of religious congregations. It has been of pontifical right since 2010. The congregation takes its name from the admiration that Claire Monestès had for the missionary work of Francis Xavier, who was one of Ignatius of Loyola's early companions. Ignatius, soon after founding the Society of Jesus, decided that the Society would not accept women. There are therefore no women Jesuits or Jesuit sisters as such, but many women's communities are inspired by Ignatian spirituality. More information...
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