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Welcome to our website, a lens which focuses on the pathways of our ministries and the journeys of our Sisters. These pathways are paved with love, mercy and compassion.
Since 1842, our Sisters have been the faces of love, mercy and compassion to the people of God in the United States, Belize, Central America; and Benin City, Nigeria; Africa. The Sisters have faithfully ministered in our schools, parishes, nursing home, prisons, and housing for the elderly.
Pope Francis has proclaimed this year as the “Jubilee Year of Mercy.” Just as he opened the door of mercy in Rome, the Sisters have always opened the door of mercy in their hearts to the poor, sick and the elderly.
We invite you to browse through the website, and learn of the works of the Sisters, people whose lives have been touched by them, projects, opportunities, contacts, and future endeavors.
In 2017, we will celebrate our 175th anniversary. Plans are being made for a yearlong celebration from Nov. 19, 2016 to Nov. 19, 2017. Come and join us as we thank God for giving us these many years of service to His people.
May God bestow His merciful blessings upon you.
Sr. Greta Jupiter, SSF
Congregational Leader
Click the wwno banner to hear the story of the Sisters and various interviews
1988
2005
Process initiated
The life, virtues, and reputation of
sanctity of Henriette Delille were
tried at the Archdiocesan New Orleans Tribunal and an alleged miracle attributed to her intercession was tried in the Galveston-Houston Tribunal.
Twenty years before the Civil War of the United States, and before it was legal for such a Congregation to exist, the Sisters of the Holy Family were founded in
New Orleans, Louisiana by Henriette Delille,
a free woman of color.
Co-foundresses of this religious community of
African-American women were
Juliette Gaudin and Josephine Charles.
HISTORY OF THE
SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY
with the Sisters of the Holy Family
COME EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF!
For more information contact:
Sister Laura Mercier, SSF
Vocation Directeress
504-309-8175
ssfvocations@yahoo.com
NEW ITEM!
175 Anniversary Banquet Photos
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175th Anniversary
Commemorative Book
Filled with community history, current events, pictures of every Sister of the Holy Family and words of encouragement from many people who love and support the Sisters.
$20.00 + $5.00 shipping
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STORY OF THE
SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY
175th Anniversary Photos
175 Anniversary Mass Photos
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