Religious Communities

Inspired by the spirituality of Saint Charles de Foucauld, a number of religious communities have been founded throughout the world. Each one expresses, in its own way, his call to prayer, simplicity, fraternity, service, and a life close to the poorest. The dates below indicate the year in which each community was founded.

FOUNDED 1933


Little Sisters of the Sacred Heart

Little Sisters of the Sacred Heart
FOUNDED 1933


Little Brothers of Jesus

Little Brothers of Jesus
FOUNDED 1939


Little Sisters of Jesus

Little Sisters of Jesus
FOUNDED 1956


Little Brothers of the Gospel

Little Brothers of the Gospel
FOUNDED 1963


Little Sisters of the Gospel

Little Sisters of the Gospel
FOUNDED 1980


Little Brothers of the Cross

Little Brothers of the Cross
FOUNDED 1969


Little Brothers of Jesus Caritas

Little Brothers of Jesus Caritas
FOUNDED 1973


Disciples of the Gospel

Disciples of the Gospel
FOUNDED 1975


Little Sisters of Jesus Christ

Little Sisters of Jesus Christ
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY


Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary

Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary
FOUNDED 1966


Little Sisters of Nazareth

FOUNDED 1977


Little Sisters of the Heart of Jesus

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY


Missionaries of Jesus the Servant

Secular Communities and Fraternities

The spirituality of Saint Charles de Foucauld is also lived by lay people and diocesan priests throughout the world. Through different forms of commitment and fraternity, they seek to live the Gospel in the spirit of Nazareth, through prayer, simplicity, fraternity, service, and universal brotherhood.

FOUNDED 1950


Lay Fraternity of Charles de Foucauld

An international fraternity of lay people inspired by the spirituality of Charles de Foucauld. Today, the fraternity is present throughout the world, with communities in Latin America and North America, as well as in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Lay Fraternity of Charles de Foucauld
FOUNDED 1951


Priestly Fraternity Jesus Caritas

A fraternity of diocesan priests inspired by Charles de Foucauld, seeking to place prayer, fraternity, simplicity, and closeness to the people they serve at the heart of their priestly ministry.

Priestly Fraternity Jesus Caritas
FOUNDED 1968


Community of Jesus

Community of Jesus