Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sisters of Saint Joseph -(Brooklyn) Founded in 1856 at Williamsburg, Long Island, New York at the request of Bishop Loughlin of Brooklyn, from the Philadelphia community; transferred to Flushing in 1860. The mother-house is now in Brentwood, New York. The congregation manages parochial and trade schools, academies, a college for women, hospitals and orphanages, all … Continue reading “Sisters of Saint Joseph -(Brooklyn)”

Sisters of Saint Joseph -(Boston) Established at Jamaica Plain in 1873, from the Brooklyn foundation at the request of Father Thomas Magennis; novitiate opened at Jamaica Plain in 1876, and after three transfers, established at Framingham, Massachusetts, mother-house at Brighton. The congregation manages parochial schools, academies, a college, trade school, homes for women, adolescents, and … Continue reading “Sisters of Saint Joseph -(Boston)”

Sisters of Saint Joseph -(Beaverton, Oregon) Founded in 1886 by Archbishop Gross at Sublimity, Oregon for the education of youth. The sisters conduct academies, schools, and a home for orphaned boys in the Archdiocese of Oregon City. The mother-house is at Beaverton. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Sisters of Saint Joseph Founded at Le Puy, France in 1650 by Father Jean Paul Medaille, SJ, assisted by Rightt Reverend Henri de Maupas, a friend and disciple of Saint Vincept de Paul, for the Christian education of children. The residence of Mme. de Joux became the cradle of the “Institute.” A number of young … Continue reading “Sisters of Saint Joseph”

Sisters of Saint Clare Also known as the Poor Ladies, the Sisters of Saint Clare, and the Second Order of Saint Francis. Founded in 1212 at the convent of San Damiano, Assisi, Italy by Saint Clare of Assisi under the direction of Saint Francis of Assisi , who charged the community to live according to … Continue reading “Sisters of Saint Clare”

Sisters of Saint Brigid Founded by Most Reverend Doctor Delaney, at Tullow, Ireland , 1807, for the instruction of children and of adults in Christian Doctrine, and for the work of general education. The Congregation has (approximately) 30 houses, including primary, secondary, and boarding schools in Ireland , Australia, and New Zealand. The mother-house is … Continue reading “Sisters of Saint Brigid”

Sisters of Saint Ann A religious congregation founded at Vanldreuil, Canada in 1850, by Monsignor I. Bourget and Mother Marie Anne, for the instruction of children. The congregation manages day, boarding, and trade schools, kindergartens, hospitals, and a private sanitarium, in Canada, the United States, and Alaska. The mother-house is at Lachine, Quebec, Canada. Fuente: … Continue reading “Sisters of Saint Ann”

Sisters of Saint Agnes of Rome Founded at Barton, Wisconsin in 1846, by the missionary priest Father Caspar Rehrl for the education of children. The congregation manages an academy, primary and secondary schools, hospitals, orphanages, a home for the aged, and the Leo House at New York for the care of immigrants, all in the … Continue reading “Sisters of Saint Agnes of Rome”

Sisters of Providence Organized by Abbe Lowenbruck at Portieux, France in 1831 under the authorization of Venerable Antonio Rosmini, founder of the Institute of Charity, whose work they supplement. A house for novices and a training school for sisters was established at Domodossola, Italy. Founded as a contemplative order, the sisters also undertake teaching and … Continue reading “Sisters of Providence”

Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help A congregation founded at Saint Damien, Canada in 1892 by Abbe J. O. Brousesau for the education of the young, and the care of the aged and infirm of both sexes. The congregation manages schools, orphanages, and homes for the old and infirm, all in Canada. The mother-house … Continue reading “Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help”