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What is your image of a Catholic Nun? If you are thinking long habits and rulers, you need to look again. We invite you to learn more about our active, faith-filled lives by reading our stories and frequently asked questions.');
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Sisters of Divine Providence
In 1762, a French priest, Fr. John Martin Moye, founded the Sisters of Divine Providence. In 1866, the Sisters of Divine Providence arrived in Texas to meet the needs of a frontier Church and to continue the mission of God’s provident love and care for all people.');
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Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, Texas
On October 25, 1866, our first three Sisters arrived in Galveston from France in response to a call from Texas Bishop C.M. Dubuis. They opened the first Catholic hospital in the state. Today our Sisters serve as "Gospels of Love" in five countries.');
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Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, Corpus Christi
Established in 1625 in France and invited by Bishop Odin, our first Sisters arrived in Brownsville, Texas, in 1853. They immediately set about developing the resources for their teaching ministry as they sought to be "the human face of God’s Love" for all who would encounter them.');
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Dominican Sisters of Houston
Dominican life and spirituality evolved out of world conditions and the needs of the Church in the 13th century Europe. Today, impelled by the needs of our times, Dominicans (the Order of Preachers) continue St. Dominic’s mission of preaching and teaching the Gospel, through our various modern ministries.');
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School Sisters of Notre Dame, NAMA
In October 24, 1833, Caroline Gerhardinger and two other women began a common religious life in Neunburg vorm Wald, Bavaria. Taking the religious name of Mary Theresa of Jesus, she grounded her community in poverty in order to reach the poor and dedicated it to the Blessed Virgin Mary.');
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Religious of the Assumption
Saint Marie Eugénie Milleret founded the Religious of the Assumption in Paris in 1839. Her essential vision was one of transforming society through education. From the first community of five young women, the congregation quickly spread throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. ');
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Benedictine Women of Madison
The Benedictine tradition lives through the centuries as a testament to the strength and applicability of its message. Modern Benedictine communities live the values of the Rule in ways that apply to their local environment and to the unique skills of each member.');
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