...CCVI :: Our Heritage <!-- --> The Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word was founded by Claude-Marie Dubuis, bishop of Texas, in 1869. Bishop Dubuis had come to Texas... ...o care for victims of cholera and yellow fever at a hospital under construction in Galveston. Three sisters came immediately from Lyons, as members of a new congregation – the Si... ...sters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. They were joined by two other groups of sisters over the next three years. In the wake of two devastating cholera epidemics in San Antonio, in 1869 the bishop s... ...ent Sisters Madeleine Chollet, St. Pierre Cinquin, and Mary Agnes Buisson from Galveston to open a hospital in San Antonio. When the sisters arrived in San Antonio in March, the building that was to b...
...ed at Medellin, Columbia in 1968 . The “Medellin Document” called forth a response, and Sisters in Mexico soon began to develop pastoral popular : ministries for indigenous peop... ...me poverty in large metropolitan areas. The work today in pastoral popular is as important as ever. Sisters live among the poor... ...d most marginalized, working together with those they accompany, for education towards empowerment. Sisters in the United States have also become involved in non-traditional ministries: jail min... ...nd spiritual directors. Our Sisters serve through these ministries in diverse communities: in parishes, in neighborhoods, in many different cities, with individuals and communities. We are continually...
...e old, the incurable, the helpless are the true gold mines of a culture” Abraham J. Heschel . Sisters’ Care in San Antonio, Texas Sisters Care, whic... ...ain in their homes by offering the support they need. The mission of Sisters Care is to promote dignity and independence regardless of clients’ financial situation or religious affiliation. The ... ...services provided by Sisters Care are personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, companionship, respite and spiritual care. Sisters’ Care Project ...
...f the new century, dozens of schools were being staffed by Incarnate Word Sisters. At the same time, many new schools were established in Mexico. Throughout the 20th century, schools were established,... ... supported and staffed by Incarnate Word Sisters in the United States and Mexico. The Congregation’s first school, The Academy of the Incarnate Word, is now the University of The Incarnate Word.... ...of the challenges of the world today, and in faithfulness to the charism of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and desiring to live the Mission in ... ...an education environment, the Sisters have created an EDUCATION MODEL that reflects this vision of Catholic Education ...
...tions of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word-San Antonio and Houston-joined their health care systems to form CHRISTUS Health, for a single purpose: to provide better care for the people they... ...s and facilities in six American states and Mexico. In Peru, the Santa Clara Clinic, founded by the Sisters, has ... ... The Hospice in Santiago Apostol is a relatively new mission of the Sisters. The Hospice cares for and supports persons who are suffering from a terminal illness, and accompanies them by alleviating ...
...MasterCard using our secure payment processing. Donate by mail printable form You can donate to the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word by using this printable ... ...form. Mail the completed form along with your check payable to: Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word 4503 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 Donate by phone You can also donate by phone by calling 21... ...0 828-2224 and let us know that you’d like to make a donation. Transfer Stock to the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Stocks, bonds, and other securities provide a tax-deduction equal to...
...ere, many of our Sisters work as spiritual directors and facilitators, working with individuals and groups, helping form healthy and whole persons and relationships in and among communities. Holistic ... ...isters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston. Through a variety of workshops, conferences, and retreats, this ministry seeks to en...
...CCVI :: Our Partners <!-- --> Within the Incarnate Word community there are different forms of commitment: Incarnate Word Sisters , Incarnate Word Missionaries, and Incarnate Word Associa... ...tes. The Missionaries and Associates make short term commitments and work alongside the Sisters to make Jesus a real and tangible presence in the world today. Want to know more? Incarnate Word Mission... ...ese are truly partners in the mission of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Read more about some of our partners: Incarnate Word Foundation ...
... someone else’s need, with complete hope and trust that God will act. If you would like our Sisters to pray for you, for someone else, and for a specific intention, you are invited to complete t... ...he form below. Your intention will be remembered in the daily prayers of our Sisters. Please complete the form Please enter your name E-mail address Please write your request below ...
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