Summary

On December 8th 1889 Fr. Arnold Janssen founded the women’s Mission Congregation, Servants of the Holy Spirit in the little village of Steyl, Netherlands. He had already founded the first German mission house there in 1875 for men and named as, Society of the Divine Word (SVD). The women who came to Steyl with the hope of becoming missionary sisters and devoted their lives for the spreading the faith, went through a long seven years of strenuous waiting. Finally, in 1893 the Bishop of Roermond approved their Constitutions. On March 12, 1894, the first twelve sisters took their vows. ? The co-foundresses, Sr. Maria Helena Stollenwerk and Sr. Josepha Hendrina Stenmanns were entrusted with the main leadership responsibilities, introducing new members to religious life and organizing the practical work. They also developed the young congregation spiritually, filling it with their enthusiasm for the mission apostolate and a spirit of unconditional commitment.

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