The Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy (Italian: Figlie di Nostra Signora della Misericordia) is a religious institute of pontifical right whose members profess public vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience and follow the evangelical way of life in common. The constitutions were approved by Pope Pius X in 1904. Union of International Associations website, Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy
Their mission includes pastoral ministry, education of youth, care of the sick and aged.Encyclopedia.com website, Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy'
This religious institute was founded in Savona, Italy, in 1837, by Maria Giuseppa Rossello, Franciscan tertiary, and her three companions (Pauline Barla, Angela, and Domenica Pessio).
The sisters have houses in 20 countries, Official website, Homepage including Italy, Germany, Romania, United Kingdom, Africa, India, Latin AmericaNew Advent website, Diocese of La Plata and United States. The Generalate of the Congregation can be found in Savona, Italy. Daughters of Mercy USA website, About
On 31 December 2005 there are 988 sisters in 165 communities.
References
External links Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy official site Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy India site