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Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine
Item No: SP031 Original Habit (Right Photo)
Item No: SP031B Modified Grey Habit (Left Photo)
History
The Sisters of St. Augustine are a daughter foundation of the Augustinian Sisters of Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. The Most Reverend Amadeus Rappe, first Bishop of Cleveland, appealed to the French Augustinians for sisters to carry on the corporal works of mercy in his pioneer diocese. Mother M. Bernadine and Sister M. Francoise of St. Louis Hospital, Boulogne-sur-Mer, with to postulants sailed from Le Havre, France, September 24, 1851, to establish a new foundation in America. One year later in 1852 this community opened Cleveland’s first general hospital.Purpose
The practice of the works of mercy. The sisters devote themselves to the care of the sick, various social services, and the Catholic education of youth. In accord with their motto “in omnibus caritas,” they regard charity as their outstanding characteristic.Training
The sisters living at the motherhouse attend St. John College, a diocesan institute for teacher-training and education in nursing. Others are assigned to colleges offering various educational programs. The sisters in temporary vows make up the juniorate. Those engaged in teaching and social services avail themselves of the in-service training by the attendance of classes and workshops.Qualifications
• Age: 15 to 30.
• Of excellent character and of adaptable disposition.Habit
The habit is of grey serge. The headdress consists of a white bandeau, coif, and black veil.
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