What is a Secular Institute?

A Secular Institute is an institute of consecrated life in which the faithful, living in this world, strive for the perfection of charity and endeavor to work for the sanctification of the world from within. (Code of Canon Law)

Members live in their own residences, and work in various positions of their choice or are retired. Moved by the Spirit, they consecrate their lives to God more intensely through vows of poverty, celibacy and obedience. Their entire lifestyle of prayer, work and social activities becomes their apostolate.