Sisters of St Paul of Chartres was a story of life
Summary
TLDRFounded 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
- π° 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'.
- π©βπ« 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.
- πΌ 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.
- π In 1904, the Sisters of St Paul began their mission in the Philippines following the American colonization and the changes in the Philippine Church.
- π’ 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.
- π They were invited by Bishop Frederick Zerr, the American Bishop of Jaro, to protect the faith in the island of Negros.
- π The Sisters' work in the Philippines started with catechetical work and the opening of what is now SLE University in Dagupan.
- π₯ 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.
- π± The Sisters were pioneers among European congregations to come to the Philippines during the American regime, expanding their work to various foundations.
- π 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.
- π 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.
Outlines
π° Founding and Expansion of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres
The Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, a congregation with a mission of life, love, and service, was established in 1696 by Father Louis Shu in Le Vile, France. Initially known as the Daughters of the School, the group was instrumental in educating children and caring for the sick. Mother Mary and D trained the first members, including Mayor Marie Mishu and Mayor Barb Fuku. They 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. Their mission involved improving the human and spiritual conditions of villagers through education and care for the poor and sick. In 1904, the Sisters began their Philippine journey, arriving in response to the American colonization and the invitation of Bishop Frederick Zerr. They played a significant role in the development of the Philippine Church, opening schools and hospitals, and serving in various pastoral roles. The first seven sisters, led by Mother Mar, were pioneers in the Philippines, establishing foundations such as St. Paul Hospital in Manila and St. Paul College in Vega. The Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres were the first European congregation to arrive in the Philippines during the American regime, and their legacy continues through numerous educational and healthcare institutions.
π Global Mission and Service of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres
As the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres celebrate 110 years of life and mission, they continue to serve in various capacities across the globe. They have expanded their work to 44 schools, 13 hospitals, and eight pastoral centers in 29 dioceses within the Philippines. Additionally, their mission extends to 18 mission countries, including Central Africa, Peru, Brazil, Colombia, France, England, Haiti, Ireland, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, Hawaii, Indonesia, East Timor, Israel, and Dubai. The sisters are dedicated to serving as teachers, healers, pastoral workers, missionaries, and servants of the church, embodying a spirit of service and commitment to the communities they serve.
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Keywords
π‘Sisters of St Paul of Chartres
π‘Mother Mary and D
π‘Bishop Paul de Marie
π‘Patron Saint
π‘1904 Philippine Journey
π‘Catechetical Work
π‘SLE University
π‘St Paul Hospital
π‘American Regime
π‘Foundations
π‘Mission Countries
Highlights
The Sisters of St Paul of Chartres was founded in 1696 by Father Louis Quet in Le Mans, France.
Initially known as the Daughters of the School, the congregation was established to educate and care for the sick.
Mother Mary and D trained the first members, Mayor Marie Mishu and Mayor Barb, to fulfill the congregation's mission.
The congregation was named Sisters of St Paul of Chartres by Bishop Paul de Marie, with St Paul as their patron.
Their first mission involved improving the human and spiritual lives of villagers through education and care for the poor and sick.
In 1904, the congregation's Philippine journey began, arriving in response to American colonization and the need for faith protection.
The first seven Sisters arrived in Manila on October 25, 1904, and in Dagupan on October 29, 1904, led by Mother Mar the St Paul Legender.
They were invited by Bishop Frederick Zerr, the American Bishop of Jaro, to assist in catechetical work and school opening.
The Sisters of St Paul were the first European congregation to come to the Philippines during the American regime.
Within a year, they established the St Paul Hospital in Manila and a school in Vigan, now known as St Paul College of Sur.
The hospital served as a base for assisting the Jesuits in the Hospital leprosarium in Manila.
Four Sisters served in a leper colony on the island of Con in Palawan after the American government relocated lepers.
St Paul University in Tarlac and St Paul's Hospital in Iloilo were among the many foundations established in the 20th century.
The congregation has a significant presence in the Philippines with 44 schools, 13 hospitals, and various pastoral centers.
Their mission extends to 18 countries, including Central Africa, Peru, Brazil, and the United States, among others.
The Sisters of St Paul of Chartres celebrate 110 years of service as teachers, healers, pastoral workers, missionaries, and servants of the church.
Their dedication is marked by a celebration of their life and mission, showcasing their ongoing commitment to service.
Transcripts
the story of The Sisters of St Paul of
shart was a story of
life love and
Mission it all started in
1696 when the congregation of the
Sisters of St PA ofart was founded by
father Louis Shu Parish priest of
leville in the dasis of chart France
originally called as the daughters of
the school it was founded with the help
of mother Mary and D who trained the
first members mayor Marie Mishu and
mayor Barb fuku to teach the children
and to care for the sick in their
homes they were called to Shar by Bishop
Paul good de de Marie and was given the
name Sisters of St of shart with St Paul
the Apostle as their Patron and the
Blessed Virgin Mary as their model and
protectress the first mission consisted
in working to improve the human and
spiritual level of the villagers by
educating the girls and visiting the
poor and the sick in
1904 the Philippine Journey began
The Sisters of St Paul arrived in the
Philippines in the wake of the changes
in the Philippine Church brought about
by the American Colonization efforts
after Spain had given up sovereignty
over the
islands Seven Sisters led by mother Mar
the St Paul legender first Superior
having left Saigon on the 20th of
October 1904
arrived in Manila on the 25th and landed
in dagate on October 29
1904 they have been invited to the
Philippines for the protection of Faith
by Bishop Frederick Z rer the new
American Bishop of Haro to which the
island of Negros belonged at that
time the sisters did catechetical work
for opening the school that is now SLE
University
dag thus began the more than a century
long journey of life and mission of the
congregation of the Sisters of St Paul
of shart with the Filipino people the
sisters of SLE of shart were the first
of the European congregations to come to
the Philippines at the onset of the
American regime the first seven sisters
who courageously pioneered the journey
to the Philippines were mother Mar the
SLE legender
Superior sister Marie Louis the
seerer sister an Marie sister an de
laa sister Charles de Janes sister
Katherine and sister
josephin in less than a year's time
after their arrival in Dag the sisters
moved on to start two more foundations
the St Paul Hospital in Manila in March
1905 and in June
1905 the school in vegan known today as
St Paul College of
osur the hospital which was given up by
the SPC in
1927 and was subsequently closed was the
base from which the sisters served to
Hospital leprosarium in Manila assisting
the
Jesuits when the American government
decided to move the lepers to the island
of Kon in Palawan Four Sisters came to
serve in the colony in
1906 other foundations which still exist
today followed
1907 St Paul University
toar
1911 St Paul's Hospital Iloilo and other
foundations followed with many
foundations through the rest of the 20th
century ASC Philippines Journeys with
the church and the Filipino people today
through their service in 44 schools 13
hospitals eight pastoral centers
formation and retirement houses found in
29 diis in the Philippines and 18
Mission countries
which include Central Africa Peru Brazil
Colombia France England Haiti Ireland
Italy fand Hong Kong Japan the United
States Hawaii
Indonesia East timore Israel and Dubai
as the Sisters of St Paul of shart
celebrate their 110 years of life and
Mission they continue to serve as
teachers healers pastoral workers
missionaries and Servants of the church
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