Canons Regular of the New Jerusalem

The Canons Regular of the New Jerusalem (CRNJ) is a clerical institute of consecrated life whose members (known as canons) pursue the proper apostolic ends of their religious society. By pronouncing the ancient vows of Stability, Conversion of Life and Obedience and living a common life according to the specific form of the institute, each member consciously strives towards the perfection of charity.

The Divine Liturgy in its traditional Latin, in the august Eucharistic Sacrifice, Divine Office and other rites and ceremonies of the Church, constitute the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; it is also the fount from which all her powers flow.

For this reason the worthy celebration of the Church's worship of the Most Holy Trinity is at the heart of the spirituality and work of the CRNJ. The effectiveness of personal sanctification and apostolic works will stem from each member's faithful participation in the offering of the Church's liturgy particularly in their own daily celebration of the Sacrifice of Redemption.

Bishop Raymond Burke established the Canons Regular of the New Jerusalem in the Diocese of La Crosse (Wisconsin) on June 22, 2002.

Here is a picture from the 1st Vespers of Advent Sunday, last year, in Rome:


The server holding Pope Paul VI's "wonky crucifix" is none other than Brother Alban of the Canons Regular:

For more information:

• Canons Regular of the New Jerusalem
  Priory of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  1635 Kehrs Mill Road
  Chesterfield, MO 63005-4310
  Phone: (636) 536 4082
  email: information at canonsregular.com
  www.canonsregular.com