According to our Rule, "the sisters and brothers promise obedience and reverence to the Pope and the Holy Catholic Church. " 

Our community is a Congregation of the Pontifical Rite, responsible directly to the Holy Father.  Nonetheless, "in the overall planning of our activities, we work together as far as possible with the diocesan and local Church. " (Constitutions, 5.3).
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In the spirit of St. Francis, we have a great respect for our priests and bishop.