Claretian Sisters
The Claretian Sisters were founded in 1855 by María Antonia París (1813 - 1885) and Anthony Mary Claret. As of 2012, they were the third largest Catholic religious institute for women, with around 7,171 members.[1]
History[edit]
The Claretian Missionary Sisters were founded in Santiago de Cuba in 1855. In 1850 Sister María Antonia París, met Anthony Mary Claret and told him of her concept of a new religious institute. When Claret was appointed Archbishop of Santiago, he wrote her, inviting her to found her new congregation in Cuba. The new community opened schools for girls.[2]
The patroness of the institute is Mary, under the title of the Immaculate Conception.
Ministry of the Order[edit]
Christian formation of children, young people, and adults
social services
Hispanic and migrant ministry
liturgical ministry
formation of candidates to the priesthood
Youth and Vocational Ministry
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