Community of the Assumption - Lyon Croix Rousse
The Sisters of the Assumption welcome you to Lyon in a family home with a large garden that gives the impression of countryside and escape right in the heart of the city!
Easy to access, it's an ideal place for times of personal and spiritual renewal!
Retreats organized by the community
Who are the Religious of the Assumption of Lyon?
The Community of the Assumption was founded in Paris by the very young Marie Eugénie Milleret (1817-1898) on April 30, 1839. Immediately dedicated to the education of young girls, the community grew very rapidly and is present on almost every continent. Recognized as a saint by the Church, Marie Eugénie was beatified in 1975 and canonized in 2007.
As missionaries, the Sisters of the Assumption don't just pray! Following the Rule of Saint Augustine, their days are balanced between prayer and work. Committed daily to a fraternal life of joy and simplicity, the Sisters of the Assumption are present and involved in parishes, neighborhood associations, and schools, all pathways and means to build a more just society!
Today, the congregation has 1,100 religious spread across 33 countries. In France, there are 130 religious distributed in 12 communities. In total, and just for France, they are responsible for nearly 16,000 students, three guest houses, and two student residences!
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The arrival in the Croix Rousse neighborhood of Lyon
The Congregation of the Religious of the Assumption has been present in Lyon for 150 years and in the Croix Rousse neighborhood for about ten years.
The sisters participate in the mission of the Assumption Lyon schools, particularly through teaching, listening to students, pastoral activities, and supporting teams. The sisters also run a residence for eight female students living in the house. Additionally, six young professionals live on-site in a "Laudato si" shared living arrangement with the sisters.
The sisters are engaged in various ways in the neighborhood (visits, spiritual guidance...). Involved in parish and diocesan activities, the community regularly hosts scout activities and retreats.
What to expect during your stay
Take a spiritual break with the Sisters of the Assumption in Lyon
The sisters welcome young people ages 18 to 35 for times of personal and spiritual renewal, exam study periods, as well as times of manual work in the garden!
The sisters' house, at the top of the Croix-Rousse hill, is a haven of prayer and peace to take a break from daily life in a warm and welcoming atmosphere!
The community receives you in a large family home with private and shared rooms with a capacity of several rooms, free access to a large garden, vegetable garden, chickens, and flowers, as well as an oratory and library!
Meals are taken with the community. An experience not to be missed: every Saturday, dinner is taken in silence!
Geography and activities
Places to visit around the Assumption Sisters' house
The Religious of the Assumption house is located in the Croix-Rousse neighborhood of Lyon's 4th arrondissement. Between the Saône and Rhône rivers, it's ideally situated to discover the nearby city center and the many facets of Lyon's neighborhoods, accessible on foot or by public transportation!
Not to be missed during a walk:
- The Basilica of Fourvière
- The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
- The Old Lyon
- The banks of the Saône and the Rhône
- The painted walls
- The Parc de la Tête d'Or
- The Museum of Fine Arts
- The Confluence Museum
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