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Daughters of St. Mary of Providence |
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Vocation Directress Address: 4200 North Austin Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 Phone: 773-545-8300 Fax: 773-545-8673
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The
Religious Congregation of the Daughters of St. Mary of
Providence, sometimes referred to as Guanellians, was founded in
1881 by Blessed Aloysius Guanella. Impelled by the love of
Christ, he spent his entire life and energies for the needy, the
physically and mentally handicapped, orphans, and the aged, and
founded two religious congregations to carry on his work - the
Servants of Charity for priests and brothers and the Daughters
of St. Mary of Providence. The Daughters of St. Mary of
Providence live their special vocation, binding themselves to
God with the three vows of Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience.
Faithful to the Magisterium of the Church, the Sisters spread
the "culture of charity" ministering to:
At present, over 1,200 members are represented in fourteen countries around the world: Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Romania, India, Philippine Islands, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Mexico, Canada and the United States. As a sign of their total consecration to Christ, the Sisters wear a simple, uniform habit with veil and a Crucifix. |
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