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Claretian Sisters

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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

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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

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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

References

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  1. ^ "140th anniversary of largest women's religious institute | News Headlines".
  2. ^ Claretian Missionary Sisters
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