Who Are We?
The Ladies of the Lakes exists as a razzle-dazzle order of 21st century nuns dedicated to serving the community in which we operate and beyond. We are registered with the state of Minnesota as a 501(c)3 charity and all donations made to Ladies of the Lakes are tax deductible.
As a group, our mission is to inspire our community to be washed over in acceptance, service, and self-love. We champion for those in need and navigate the waters of adversity, vowing to transmute negativity and cultivate joy, through public manifestation and active presence in our community. Also, our vision is quite simple: a world where everyone is free to express themselves without fear of reprisal. We believe that everyone deserves to live their truth and exist in a happy and healthy environment.
Although we are an independent group of Sisters, we are under the umbrella of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, which has been operating for over 40 years. For more information on the Sisters as a whole, check out the website for our Motherhouse in San Fransisco, or our Wikipedia article.
We gladly welcome all races, genders, creeds, and sexual orientations.
Where Do You Find Us?
Our primary ministerial territory has been defined as the 2 major counties that generally make up the heart of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. However, we can be found visiting other communities throughout Minnesota, Northern Iowa, and Western Wisconsin.
There are Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in neighboring states.
Wisconin: The Brew City Sisters of Milwaukee, The Mad City Sisters of Madison
Iowa: The Missionary Sisters of Des Moines
Illinois: The Windy City Sisters of Chicago
For a list of all Houses, National and International, click here.
What's With the Get Up?
The fundamental practice of white face is limiting the ego so that our focus is on the community. We also feel it helps in our ministry by adding an extra air of privacy for both Sisters and community members.
Our coronet has a basic round shape, but there’s nothing else basic about it. We look good. The bill projects outward around 1.5″ and a veil is attached to the back. The standard veil is roughly 22″ long, but Sisters are able to choose varied lengths and fabrics. Coronets are typically finished off with a string of beads or band of fabric to cover the seam at the bill, and some Sisters also choose to embellish their coronets with accessories of their choice.
Houses across the world have different coronet shapes to help tell them apart.
