Sister of Charity of St. Augustine

Sister of Charity of St. Augustine –  Sister Mary Clementina, C.S.A.                                                      * One of the leading pioneers involved in the start of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.)                                                  program was Sister Ignatia Gavin, C.S.A. of this Order *                                                                                                     “Living in Love”

Founders:  Bishop Amadeus Rappe  (first Bishop of Cleveland)                                                                             Sisters Bernadine Cabaret                                                                                                                         Angela Bissonette

Place:  Richfield, Ohio

Year:  1852 A.D.

Her Charism:  Inspired by St. Augustine’s words, “In all things charity,” this Sister embraces a life of generosity, untiring apostolic service, and joyful witness of God’s love to orphans and the poor, especially in healthcare.  Found increasingly faithful to the Gospel of Christ, she follows God’s call to serve by helping to break the cycle of poverty, and healing the sick poor.  She “puts her hand to the plow and never looks back” but moves forward and seeks God in everything she does to serve God’s people. . . . and she finds Him.