Sisters of Charity

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Sisters of Charity,

in the Roman Catholic Church, name of many independent communities of women. Most of them owe their origin to the institute of St. Vincent de PaulVincent de Paul, Saint,
1580?–1660, French priest renowned for charitable work, b. Gascony. He was ordained in 1600. There are conflicting stories about his capture by pirates and enslavement in Tunis and his subsequent escape.
..... Click the link for more information. , founded (1634) for works of mercy. The foundation of Mother Seton in America was affiliated to this institution. The Sisters of Charity are active in parochial schools, hospitals, orphanages, and colleges.

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Ambassador Foucher's fresh words came during his visit to the Sisters of Charity Secondary School in Ashrafieh, where he was greeted by School Director, Sister Latifa Fayyad, in the presence of elected MPs Nichola Sehnaoui and Nadim Gemayel.

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James Healthcare in Butte, Montana, part of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System.

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The history of professional nursing in Montana began with the Sisters of Charity. In 1858, the Sisters of Charity sent six nuns to Helena, to establish their Rocky Mountain Mission.