Sisters of St Paul of Chartres was a story of life

Summary

Founded in 1696 by Father Louis de Montfort in France, the Sisters of St Paul of Chartres embarked on a mission of education and care. With St. Paul as their patron, they expanded to the Philippines in 1904, following American colonization. The sisters established schools, hospitals, and pastoral centers, significantly impacting the Filipino community. Today, they continue their mission in 44 schools, 13 hospitals, and numerous other institutions across the Philippines and 18 mission countries, serving as educators, healers, and pastoral workers.

Takeaways

• 🏰 The Sisters of St Paul of Chartres were founded in 1696 by Father Louis Quet in Le Mans, France, with the original name 'Daughters of the School'.
• 👩‍🏫 The congregation was established to educate children and care for the sick, with Mother Mary and D training the first members, Mayor Marie Mishu and Mayor Barb Fuku.
• 💼 The Sisters were invited to Shar by Bishop Paul de Marie and were named after St Paul the Apostle, with the Blessed Virgin Mary as their model and protectress.
• 🌏 In 1904, the Sisters of St Paul began their mission in the Philippines following the American colonization and the changes in the Philippine Church.
• 🚢 The first group of seven Sisters, led by Mother Mar the St Paul Legender, arrived in Manila on October 25, 1904, after leaving Saigon on October 20th.
• 🏛 They were invited by Bishop Frederick Zerr, the American Bishop of Jaro, to protect the faith in the island of Negros.
• 📚 The Sisters' work in the Philippines started with catechetical work and the opening of what is now SLE University in Dagupan.
• 🏥 They also established the St Paul Hospital in Manila in March 1905 and a school in Vigan, known today as St Paul College of Ilocos Sur.
• 🌱 The Sisters were pioneers among European congregations to come to the Philippines during the American regime, expanding their work to various foundations.
• 🌐 Today, the Sisters of St Paul of Chartres serve in 44 schools, 13 hospitals, eight pastoral centers, and other facilities across 29 dioceses in the Philippines and 18 mission countries worldwide.
• 🎉 The congregation is celebrating 110 years of life and mission, continuing their service as teachers, healers, pastoral workers, missionaries, and servants of the church.

Q & A

When was the Congregation of the Sisters of St Paul of Chartres founded?

The Congregation of the Sisters of St Paul of Chartres was founded in 1696.

Who founded the Sisters of St Paul of Chartres and where was it originally established?

The Sisters of St Paul of Chartres was founded by Father Louis Shu, a parish priest of Leville in the diocese of Chartres, France.

What was the original name of the congregation before it became known as the Sisters of St Paul of Chartres?

The congregation was originally called the 'Daughters of the School'.

Who were the first members trained by Mother Mary and D, and what were their roles?

The first members trained were Mayor Marie Mishu and Mayor Barbe Fouque, and their roles were to teach children and care for the sick in their homes.

Why were the Sisters of St Paul of Chartres called to the Philippines?

The Sisters were called to the Philippines for the protection of faith by Bishop Frederick Zerr, the new American Bishop of Jaro, to which the island of Negros belonged at that time.

In what year did the Sisters of St Paul arrive in the Philippines, and who led the first group?

The Sisters of St Paul arrived in the Philippines in 1904, led by Mother Marie, the first Superior.

What was the first mission of the Sisters of St Paul in the Philippines?

The first mission of the Sisters in the Philippines was catechetical work and opening a school, which is now known as SLE University.

What significant event happened in 1905 that marked the expansion of the Sisters' work in the Philippines?

In 1905, the Sisters expanded their work by starting the St Paul Hospital in Manila in March and a school in Vigan known today as St Paul College of Ilocos in June.

How did the Sisters of St Paul contribute to the leprosarium in Manila?

The Sisters served the Hospital leprosarium in Manila, assisting the Jesuits when the American government decided to move the lepers to the island of Corregidor in Palawan.

What is the current scope of the Sisters of St Paul of Chartres' work in the Philippines and around the world?

Today, the Sisters serve in 44 schools, 13 hospitals, eight pastoral centers, formation and retirement houses in 29 dioceses in the Philippines and 18 mission countries across the globe.

As the Sisters of St Paul of Chartres celebrate their 110 years of life and mission, what roles do they continue to serve in?

The Sisters continue to serve as teachers, healers, pastoral workers, missionaries, and servants of the church.