Our Social Apostolate
The Sisters engaged in social ministry bring a deep, personal commitment to those we serve. Guided by the compassion of Christ, we walk alongside individuals and families facing hardship, working to restore dignity and hope.
Our social services include:
- Community Organization: Forming and mentoring women’s groups and youth associations to foster solidarity and leadership
- Education & Skills Development: Providing adult literacy programs and vocational training for school leavers
- Care for Children: Supporting orphans and vulnerable children through shelter, education, and holistic care
- Family Ministry: Offering marriage counseling and formation for strong, faith-filled homes
- Support for the Vulnerable: Assisting persons with disabilities and the elderly poor with material aid and pastoral care
- Pastoral Outreach: Regular visitation to homes, hospitals, and prisons to bring comfort, prayer, and the presence of Christ
In every apostolate, we strive to be a living witness to the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus — serving with patience, kindness, and respect for all, without discrimination.
Gloria Dei Renewal Centre (GLODEREC)
This is a project of the Sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus and a Non-Governmental Organization. It aims at the holistic formation of the human person. The Director is Sister Mary Martins.
St. Monica’s Home
Our sisters manage St. Monica’s Home, Iju, Lagos. The project belongs to the Archdiocese of Lagos. The Home caters for abandoned and needy children.
St. Fidelis Community Children’s Home, Aguleri
Our sisters are engaged with the work at St. Fidelis Community Children’s Home, Aguleri, Anambra State. The Home caters for abandoned and needy children.
Home for the Elderly (a project of the Archdiocese of Lagos)
The Home for the Elderly was established to cater for the elderly destitute. Our Sisters have been working in this Home, which has catered for many elderly people, for over two decades. The home takes care of their spiritual, physical, social and psychological needs. Most of the beneficiaries of the Home stay there until they pass on.
Home for the Needy (A project of the Sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus)
The home takes care of the poor and homeless in Agenebode, Edo State, and its environs. It makes the gospel of God’s love a reality in the lives of the needy in these areas.