Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (A.C.J.)

Also known as: Esclavas del Sagrado Corazón (español) / Servantes du Sacré-Cœur (français) / Ancelle del Sacro Cuore di Gesù (Italiano) / Escravas do Sagrado Coração de Jesus (Português) / 聖心侍女修道会 (日本語) / Congregatio Ancillæ Cordis Iesu (latine)

Type: Centralized Religious Institute of Consecrated Life of Pontifical Right (for Women)

Depends on: Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and for Societies of Apostolic Life

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History

Contact Info

Address: Via XX Settembre 65B, 00187 Roma, Italy

Phone: 06.32.65.941

Superiors

Superior General:SpainSr. Rosario Fernandez-Villarán, A.C.J. (69) (2017.02.10 – ...)

Past Superiors

Superior General:ItalySaint Sr. María del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Porras Ayllón (Rafaela), A.C.J. (1886 – 1893)

Founders

Founder:Sr. María del Pilar Porras Ayllón (Dolores), A.C.J. (1877.04.14)
Founder:ItalySaint Sr. María del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Porras Ayllón (Rafaela), A.C.J. (1877.04.14)

Other Former Members (1)

>2004: EnglandSr. Rita Burley, A.C.J., President of International Union of Superiors General (U.I.S.G.)

Saints (1)

1925: ItalySaint María del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (Rafaela Porras Ayllón), religious

Italy Italy

Statistics (2023.12.31)

Houses: 93

Members: 757

Houses

Members

Last updated on 2026.02.24

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