The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a Eucharistic association of women who feel called to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop.
The initial recipient when a Seven Sisters group is formed in a parish should be their parish pastor. After the pastor has a committed group, subsequent groups may be formed for others, such as the parochial vicar, a retired priest, a priest serving in a non-parish assignment, or a bishop.
The group’s intention is directed towards the office of the shepherd more than the individual. In other words, the group prays for the priest until he is reassigned, at which time his successor becomes the recipient of those prayers. This helps us to guard against an undue attachment to a certain priest.
Each member commits to a Holy Hour on a distinct day of the week, thus covering a complete week. The commitment is to that day; the Seven Sister may pray at any time on that day. If she is unable to offer her Holy Hour, she is to secure a substitute, explaining the Apostolate’s mission. The substitute need not be a woman.
The Holy Hour is ideally prayed in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament – either in an Adoration Chapel or in front of a Tabernacle – but not restricted to the parish of which the Seven Sister is a member.
This generous commitment of one hour per week of prayer is asked for a period of one year, but can remain open-ended in time as each individual discerns her call to continue.
Upcoming Events
Seven Sisters Apostolate Day of Renewal ~ The Power of Prayer! ~ Saint Gregory the Great Seminary ~ Saturday, August 22, 2026 ~ with Apostolate Foundress, Janette Howe! All women are invited, those in Seven Sister Groups and those interested who want to learn more. Space is limited so Register early! Make your reservation by sending a $20 check payable to: Seven Sisters Apostolate, C/O Kathie Ryneason, 911 N 68 Street, Lincoln NE 68506. A "free will offering" will be taken that day for St Gregory in the use of their facility, stipends for Priests assisting us, refreshments, etc. Please text Diocesan Coordinator Rhonda Litt at 402.525.6396 for additional details.
Schedule: check in at 9 a.m. at the Seminary with Mass at 9:30 a.m. The day will end with a Holy Hour from 2:00 —3:00 p.m. and optional Seminary Tours. Remember to bring a sack lunch.
Father Robert Barnhill will be the Keynote Speaker of the day, "A Priest's Devotion to Mary; The Seven Sisters' Support". There will be a Priest's Panel "The Blessings of a Seven Sisters Apostolate Group" following our Keynote Speaker.
Everyone will receive a complimentary book by Fulton J Sheen "The Priest Is Not His Own" and a syllabus to use during their Holy Hour to pray for their particular Priest of their Group.
Please shop our retail supporters during the event: Catholic Art and Jewelry by Sue Kourma Johnson; and Monticello Design Company by Alyssa Bottger. They have generously agreed to donate part of their proceeds to cover the expenses for the day!
Starting a Group
If you feel called to begin a Seven Sisters group for your parish pastor or associate, a priest serving in a non-parish setting, a retired priest, or a bishop, please contact the Seven Sisters Coordinator for assistance: Rhonda Litt 402-525-6396 (text or call), This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Read more about the Seven Sisters Apostolate in the Southern Nebraska Register.
Visit the national website: sevensistersapostolate.org for information about this Ministry of prayer for our Priests! There are forty Apostolates in our Diocese praying for Priests now. Our "mission" is 100% of our Priests to have an Apostolate praying for them!
