Sisters of the Resurrection
| Formation | 1891 in Rome, Italy |
|---|---|
| Founder | Celine Borzecka and Hedwig Borzecka |
| Type | Catholic religious order |
The Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection was founded in Rome, Italy, in 1891 by a widow, Celine Borzecka, and her daughter, Hedwig Borzecka.[1] This was the first time in the history of the Roman Catholic Church that a religious institute of women was founded jointly by a mother and daughter.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Our Beginnings". Sisters of the Ressurrection. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ↑ "History". Sisters of the Ressurrection. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
External links
- Sisters of the Resurrection, official website of the Sisters of the Resurrection in Hartsdale, New York, United States
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