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Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg

Responding to a plea for missionaries to America, Sister TheresaHackelmeier arrived in Oldenburg, Indiana on January 6, 1851.From those humble beginnings grew the Sisters of St. Francis ofOldenburg — women of prayer committed to the Gospel values aslived by St…

Congregation of Divine Providence

In August 1889, three Sisters set out from the convent inSt. Jean de Bassel, France, to come to the Diocese of Covington,Kentucky. Today, the Congregation of Divine Providence of Kentuckycontinues the mission of their founder, Blessed John Martin Moye,serving throughout…

Franciscan Sisters of the Poor

The Franciscan Sisters of the Poor were founded in 1845 byBlessed Frances Schervier in Aachen, Germany. The Sisters cameto the United States in 1858 to minister to the poor and sick.Their Cincinnati motherhouse at 60 Compton Road has been a…

Ursuline Sisters of Brown County

The Ursulines of Brown County arrived in St. Martin, Ohio, in 1845,led by Mother Julia Chatfield. For over 136 years, they educatedyoung women from across the United States and beyond, rooted inthe charism of St. Angela Merici. Today, the community…

Sisters of Mercy

The Sisters of Mercy were founded in 1831 in Dublin, Ireland, byCatherine McAuley. Today there are 1600 sisters/members and 3000 associates who share in their mission of compassion, service, justice, andhospitality. The Sisters of Mercy in Cincinnati are part of…

Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine

The Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine have served the Dioceseof Cleveland in health care, education, and social services since Their Associate program invites lay women, men, and clergy to grow spiritually, ministerially, and personally in relationshipwith the congregation. ABOUT THEIR…

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