Community of St Mary (Western Province) CSM Founded 1865 Mary’s Margin S 83 W 27815 Beaver Trail Mukwonago, WI 53149, USA Tel: 262 363 8489 Fax: 262363 1560 Email: srstmary@execpc.com or CSM@marysmargin.com

The Western Province of the Community of St Mary was set apart as a separate branch of the community in 1904. We share a common Rule, but have separate administration. Our basic orientation is toward a life of prayer, corporate and personal, reaching out to the Church and the world according to the leading of the Holy Spirit. We live singly or in small groups, each sister using her gifts for ministry as she feels led with the support of the whole group.
In 1993, we purchased Mary's Margin to be a house of prayer where we could offer hospitality to individuals for private retreats and to small groups for meetings and quiet days. Other Margin offerings also include: silent 'meditation intensive' retreats with spiritual direciton, Transformation Game workshops, an unique outdoor labyrinth winding through woods and meadows. On many Saturday evenings we hold a two-hour Vigil Service during which periods of silent meditation are punctuated by readings and danced chants or hymns. When our chaplain is present, the Vigil also includes a dialogue sermon and the Eucharist, followed by a simple home-cooked supper.

Sister Letitia Prentice CSM
(Sister superior, assumed office January 1992)
Sister Dorcas Baker CSM
(Assistant superior)

For further details, see the community's website

or, obtain a copy of
The Anglican Religious Communities Year Book.