Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception
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Saint Marguerite d'Youville (Painting by James Duncan, 1825-1881) | |
| Formation | 1926 |
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| Type | Religious organizations |
| Legal status | active |
| Headquarters | Pembroke, Ontario |
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Region served | Canada, China, Dominican Republic, Japan, Bahamas, Ireland, Thailand |
| Website | Home Page |
The Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception is a congregation of Roman Catholic sisters founded in Pembroke, Ontario, in 1926.[1] It is dedicated to following the tradition of St. Marie-Marguerite d'Youville, and has established a number of international ministries that offer services in the areas of health, education, pastoral care, and social and environmental advocacy.[2][3]
The first international ministry established by the Grey Sisters was founded in China in 1929. In 1951, ministries were established in Japan and the Dominican Republic.[4] In 1960, they founded a ministry in the Bahamas, and most recently in Ireland and Thailand in 1998.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "The GSIC Story". Greysisters.ca. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- 1 2 "Our Ministries". Greysisters.ca. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ "Consuelo". Medicines for Humanity. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ Lynch, Jack. "The Gift of Love". Scarboro Missions. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
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