Blessings Expressions of Faith
Daughters of Mary, Health of the Sick
Item No.: SP056
History
The Daughters of Mary, Health of the Sick were established in 1935 by Rev. Edward F. Garesche, J.S., with the authority of His Eminence, Patrick Cardinal Hayes. At the same time the Cardinal appointed Mother Mary Angela as Superior of the Community. Early in 1936 property was purchased for a motherhouse and Novitiate at Vista Maria, Cragsmoor, New York. The Daughters of Mary, Health of the Sick are foreign Missionary Sisters, dedicated to the special vocation of imitation of our Blessed Mother under her beautiful and ancient title, “Health of the Sick.” As Our Lady is the Health of the Sick both of soul and of body, so the sisters’ apostolate imitates her compassion through religious instruction to bring souls to God and nursing to bring renewed physical help.Purpose
Promoting the holiness and perfection of its members as they labor for the salvation of souls is the primary endeavor of the institution. It is also dedicated to religious instruction, social service work and the nursing of the sick in mission areas.Training
During the six-month postulancy and the two-year novitiate, the candidates are trained and instructed in the principal duties of the religious life, the essentials of Christian perfection, and in the spirit and works of the congregation.Qualifications
• Age: 17 to 30.
• Completion of high school is preferred.Habit
The sisters wear a dark blue habit, veil, cincture, and a white rosary. Those attending the sick and on the missions wear a white habit.
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