Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sisters of Saint Ursula of the Blessed Virgin A religious congregation founded at Dole, France, by Anne de Xainctonge in 1606 for the teaching of girls, and works of mercy both spiritual and corporal. The society now has houses, academies, schools, and orphanages in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, and the United States. The mother-house is … Continue reading “Sisters of Saint Ursula of the Blessed Virgin”

Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres A religious congregation founded in the last half of the seventeenth century, for teaching and the care of the sick and poor. The sisters established houses in England, Mexico, Martinique, French Guiana, Corea, China, Japan, India, the Philippines, and other countries. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Sisters of Saint Joseph, Polish Organized in 1901 by Bishop Messmer of the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin when 42 Polish School Sisters of Saint Francis separated from their community at Milwaukee and founded a convent and academy at Stevens Point, Wisconsin. They follow the Rule of the Third Order of Saint Francis and conduct … Continue reading “Sisters of Saint Joseph, Polish”

Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart of Jes A purely Australian congregation founded at Penola, South Australia in 1866 by Father Julian Tennison Woods and Blessed Mary Mackillop . The sisters did pioneer missionary work in Australia, and engage in various kinds of charitable works. The congregation has over 140 houses, including schools, … Continue reading “Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart of Jes”

Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Presentation A religious congregation founded in France in 1826 by Abbe Fleury and Mlle. Louise Lemarchand, for the care and education of children. The sisters have house, schools and orphanages in France, England, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United States, and Canada. The mother-house is at Broons, Cotes-du-Nord, France. Fuente: … Continue reading “Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Presentation”

Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Apparition A religious congregation founded at Gaillac, France in 1832 by Emilie de Vialar for the education of children, the care of the sick, and various kinds of charitable works in the missions. The constitutions are adapted to the Rule of Saint Augustine. The congregation has approximately houses, include … Continue reading “Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Apparition”

Sisters of Saint Joseph of Saint Vallier Congregation founded in 1683 by Monsignor Jean Baptiste de la Croix with two sisters of Saint Joseph from Le Puy, who took charge of his hospital at Saint Vallier, France, where the mother-house is still located. The sisters maintain a provincial house and novitiate, and teach in primary … Continue reading “Sisters of Saint Joseph of Saint Vallier”

Sisters of Saint Joseph of Saint Hyacinthe Founded at Saint Hyacinthe, Canada in 1877 by Bishop Louis Zephirin Moreau, for the education of children. The congregation has houses and schools in Canada and the United States. The mother-house is at Saint Hyacinthe. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace A religious order of women founded by Bishop E Bagshawe in 1884 at Nottingham, England, for educating the young, caring for orphans, the sick and the blind, and instructing converts. The order manages residences for girls, schools, hospitals, and orphanages, in England, Scotland, Italy, Canada, and the United States. … Continue reading “Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace”

Sisters of Saint Joseph of Lyons (Portland) Mother-house at Lyons, France. Novitiate at South Berwick, Maine. The sisters conduct boarding schools, an academy, and a parochial school, in the Diocese of Portland. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary