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Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul 
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Item No.: SP044

History
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, Halifax, Nova Scotia, owe their origin to Mother Seton, Foundress of the Sisters of Charity at Emmitsburg, Maryland, in 1809. In 1849, a group of Sisters was sent from New York to open the first mission in Halifax. Seven years later, with the approval of the Holy See, the Halifax community became an independent congregation. Missions were soon opened in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Massachusetts.

Purpose
The principal work of the Community is teaching; but the Sisters engage in other works of charity. They also conduct hospitals, orphanages, nurseries, and homes for the aged.

Training
The eleven-month postulancy is made at the motherhouse, Mt. St. Vincent, Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is followed by a two-year novitiate. The first two years after temporary vows are devoted to study and spiritual formation at the juniorate house of studies. The Sisters enter active service at the conclusion of this training. A tertianship of six weeks precedes the profession of perpetual vows which is made after six years of temporary vows.

Qualifications
• Age: not over thirty.
• Willingness to give themselves to the works of charity for the love of God.

Habit
The Sisters wear a black habit and veil, a pleated cape, a white collar and coif, and a rosary.

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