Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary
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The Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary is a Roman Catholic religious institute founded in Ghent, Belgium. An enclosed religious order, its main apostolate is helping the needy and the sick, inspired by the work of Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Bernard of Clairvaux.
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![]() A Sister of Charity of Jesus and Mary in the traditional habit, c. 1900 | |
Type | Religious institute |
Classification | Catholicism |
Orientation | Helping the needy and the sick |
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Polity | The Holy See |
Superior General | Sr. Lucy Jacob Palliampallithara |
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Vice-province | Our Lady of Kibeho (Rwanda) |
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Liturgy | Roman Rite |
Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
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Origin | 4 November 1803; 220 years ago (1803-11-04) Lovendegem, Ghent, Belgium |
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Official website | www |
Slogan | Latin: Deus Caritas est. (God is love) |
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Their traditional habit, in the Cistercian tradition, was a white tunic with a black veil and scapular.[1]
The Superior General of the order is Sr. Lucy Jacob Palliampallithara, who is based in the global headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.