The Saint John Family (mostly known as the Community of Saint John) is a religious order composed of three French Catholic congregations: the Brothers of Saint John, the Apostolic Sisters of Saint John, and the Contemplative sisters of Saint John. There are also oblates (laypeople who have committed to the group). The communities, while remaining separate and independent institutions, share a common history and spirituality. Father Marie-Dominique Philippe founded the Brothers of Saint John in 1975, the Contemplative sisters of Saint John in 1982, and the Apostolic Sisters of Saint John in 1984.