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What congregation did Mary help found?

  • Sisters of Charity

  • Sisters of St Joseph

  • Sisters of Mercy

  • Sisters of the Sacred Heart

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The Sisters of St Joseph is a Catholic congregation co-founded by Mary MacKillop and Julian Tenison Woods in 1866 in Penola, South Australia. This congregation of religious sisters dedicate their lives to serving the poor and marginalised, particularly women and children, through education, healthcare, and social welfare services. With thousands of members and over 800 ministries worldwide, their mission promotes social justice, compassion, and a deep commitment to Gospel values.
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