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Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida
Item No.: SP038 (Grey Habit, Black Apron)
History
The Order of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida was founded in France by St. Joan Antida Thouret, at an era when the French Revolution had suppressed all Convents, and thereby attacking the sources of Christian charity. Like thousands of others, Joan Antida was compelled to abandon the convent of the “Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul” where she had been a novice, and return home penniless and in rags. Her excellent qualities could not remain unobserved, and as calm gradually returned to France, she opened a school for children and a dispensary for the poor of the city. Inspired by her examples the institute spread rapidly, and has since established 800 houses throughout the world.Purpose
The sisters nurse in hospitals, sanatoriums, and homes for the aged, teach in colleges, kindergartens, and in secondary and elementary schools, and conduct asylums, nurseries, and social centers.Training
The six-month postulancy is followed by a one-year novitiate. At the expiration of the novitiate year, the sisters may be assigned either to the House of Studies or sent to one of the missions to prepare herself for those activities for which she is suited or talented. Temporary vows are then made. These are renewed annually for six years after which perpetual vows are pronounced.Qualifications
• Age: 16 to 28 (a dispensation may be granted for special reasons).
• A desire to serve God in the religious life.Habit
The Sisters wear a grey habit, white coiffure and guimpe, a black apron and veil.
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