Sisters of the Poor, Palazzolo Institute
The Sisters of the Poor, Palazzolo Institute (
chastity, poverty, and obedience
and follow the evangelical way of life in common.
Their mission includes service to the poor, care of orphans and nursing.
This religious institute was founded in Bergamo, Italy, in 1869, by St. Luigi Maria Palazzolo, with the help of Maria Teresa Gabrieli.[1] The institute received pontifical status in 1912.
In 1995, several sisters died from
21st century
In 2021, there were almost 100 sisters in 103 communities. The sisters have houses in Brazil, Burkina Faso, Congo, Italy, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi and Peru.[1] The Generalate of the Congregation can be found in Bergamo, Italy.
In 2023, the head of the institute is Sister Clara Fiori.
References
- ^ a b "Blessed Luigi Maria Palazzolo: Friend of the poor and abandoned | Salt + Light Media". slmedia.org. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Pope Francis advances causes of nuns who died in Ebola outbreak – Catholic Recruitment". catholicrecruitment.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Sainthood causes of three more religious sisters who died in Ebola outbreak advance". www.catholicworldreport.com. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ ""Martyrs of Charity"". www.newsaints.faithweb.com. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
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