Lay Missionaries of Charity

The Lay Missionaries of Charity (L.M.C.’s) are a third of the Missionaries of Charity family, founded in Rome in 1986 by Fr. Sebastian, M.C. The L.M.C.’s take vows of poverty, conjugal chastity, obedience, and wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. They follow a rule of life dedicated to prayer and the living according to the spirit of St. Teresa of Calcutta within their families.

The L.M.C.’s meet twice a month for Eucharistic Adoration, communal prayer, and reflection on a spiritual topic. Those interested in discerning the L.M.C.’s are invited to spend time serving with the Missionaries of Charity in the Soup Kitchen or Shelter before pursuing the formal discernment process.