WHO WE ARE

Daughters of Charity are called to serve Jesus Christ in the person of those who are deprived and vulnerable, with a spirit of humility, simplicity and charity.

The daughters of charity

Serving Jesus IN Humility, Simplicity and Charity

As Daughters of Charity we are committed to sharing the Good News of the Gospel with those around us who are carrying the poverties of this Third Millennium. We try to do this by our presence and through loving, practical Vincentian service.

Recognised in the Church as a Society of Apostolic Life, the Company is currently present in 96 countries and on every continent.

The Daughters of Charity are dedicated to addressing all forms of poverty in the community. Our services vary based on the needs of the impoverished and our capacity to respond. Currently, our ministries include:


  • Caring for the elderly.
  • Providing emotional support to those burdened.
  • Offering pastoral and spiritual guidance in diverse situations.
  • Assisting prisoners' families.
  • Aiding migrants and refugees.
  • Helping people experiencing homelessness.
  • Supporting housebound individuals.
  • Engaging in the Ministry of Prayer.


CHARISM & SPIRIT

THE THREE STRANDS OF OUR LIFE

The life of the Daughters of Charity embody three core strands: 'Given to God,' 'In Community,' and 'In Service of the Poor.' Our life, deeply rooted in prayer and contemplation of Jesus Christ, the epitome of charity, guides us to live in communion with God, support each other, and selflessly serve the poor.

GIVEN TO GOD

As a Daughter of Charity, life is enriched with the love of God and nurtured through personal and communal prayer. We are everyday women committed to dedicating our lives as a gift to God, in order to serve Him in marginalised, fractured families, and communities. Life as a Daughter of Charity, life is animated first of all by the love of God and nourished by personal and communal prayer. We are ordinary women who commit to live in community.

PRAYER

IN COMMUNITY

Community life is one of our basic supports. Mostly living in small communities, it is where we can experience together love, joy, growth, refreshment and peace. It is faith-filled, challenging and calls us to live creatively the values of the kingdom in today’s world.

COMMUNITY

IN SERVICE

We commit ourselves to live faithfully in the spirit of our founders, St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac by 


  • Fully embracing the values of the Gospel
  • Reviewing our services according to the changing needs of people living in poverty
  • Responding to new needs as they arise


MISSION

st Louise de Marillac

What a good thing it is to persevere in the love and service of God

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