Organizational Structure
The Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Dhaka is the chief authority of the congregation. The Superior General and her six counsellors constitute the governing body to serve the sisters. The House Superior and her counsellors of every convent serve as the local authority.
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of the Congregation (in Bengali) | প্রেরিতগণের রাণী মারীয়ার সঙ্গিনী সংঘ (প্রে.রা.মা.স.) |
| Name of the Congregation (in English) | Associates of Mary Queen of the Apostles |
| Latin Name | Sociae Mariae Reginae Apostolorum (S.M.R.A.) |
| Locally Known As | Tumilia Sisters |
| Charism of the Congregation | To render unconditional and joyful service to the mission of Christ and His Church, especially to children, boys and girls, women, the poor, and the sick, following the example of our Patroness, Mary, Queen of the Apostles. |
| Patroness of the Congregation | Mary, Queen of the Apostles |
| Feast Day of the Congregation | The Saturday following the Assumption |
| Founding Date | March 5, 1933 |
| Visionary of the Congregation | Most Rev. Bishop Joseph Armand Legrand, CSC |
| Founder of the Congregation | Most Rev. Bishop Timothy John Crowley, CSC |
| Co-Foundress of the Congregation | Rev. Sister Rose Bernard, CSC |
| Administrative Head | The Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Dhaka |
| First Bengali Superior General | Rev. Sister Mary Agnes, SMRA (Mother Agnes) |
| Core Apostolates | Education and Nursing |
| Education | Managing schools and hostels |
| Nursing | Managing hospitals, dispensaries, maternity centres, and nursing institutes |
| Social Apostolates | Bottomly Home Orphanage, Jagoroni Handicraft and Sewing Center |
| Youth and Child Programmes | YCS, Child Welfare, Youth Commission, and other youth activities |
| Pastoral Service | Preaching the Word in remote areas, serving Small Christian Communities (SCC), the Bishop’s House, Caritas Safe Motherhood Programme, and people who are disabled, elderly, or neglected |
| Working Areas | Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Dinajpur, Khulna, Barishal, and Italy |
| Mission Abroad | Padua, Italy |
| Novitiate of the Congregation | Christo Sadhona Griho, Doripara |