United Kingdom-Ireland | Sisters of Charity

United Kingdom & Ireland

Contact information

Name : United Kingdom & Ireland Region

Location : Bryn Mair Convent
Mrs. Helen Cross
Monastery Road
PANTASAPH
Holywell CH8 8PB
UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone : +447790342187

Email : scmm1967@btinternet.com

History

The first school run by the Sisters of Charity was founded in Pantasaph (North Wales) in 1861; it developed into the renowned St Aloysius High School. More schools, in Preston and Newnham-Paddox, amongst other places, would follow. In addition to education, the sisters took care of orphan children and looked after the sick. In 1961, Great Britain became an autonomous province. Gradually, the major works of mercy lessened and were replaced by work within the parishes and catechesis. In 1971, a new community was founded in Limerick (Ireland).

Mission

We are all retired from paid employment, those of us who are able do voluntary work in social and pastoral care.

Communities

Because of the decreasing number of sisters, there are only two houses left in this area: one in Queensferry, United Kingdom, and the other in St. Andrew's, in Limerick, Ireland. There are two sisters living in the United Kingdom and two in Ireland. All the sisters retired from active work. However, a sister provides social and pastoral care on a voluntary basis, according to her abilities and circumstances.