The Sisters pose for a selfie with a cutout of Pope Francis
The Sisters pose for a selfie with a cutout of Pope Francis
The Sisters pose for a selfie with a cutout of Pope Francis
Year of Mercy: December 8, 2015 – November 20, 2016
The figure of Teresa is a historical one in reality of her times. She was noble not only by birth, but also in possessing qualities worth of a true Christian. All those who approached her, above all the sick, considered her as a sister and with particular affection.
All religious, called to the perfect love of God and neighbor, must contribute, at least with prayer, sacrifice and good example, to the salvific mission...
As baptized Christians, we are called to use our gifts and talents in the service of God and others. It is important to discern the call of God to a deeper communion with Him whether being a single person, married, priest or religious.
With the profession of the evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty and obedience, we sisters consecrate ourselves totally to the love and the glory of God, the following of Christ, the service of the Church and the good of the souls.
The congregation of the Hospitaler Sisters of Mercy was founded in Rome on the 16th of May 1821, under the auspices of Pope Pius VII, as there was a dire need at that time for the care of the sick.