SISTER OF THE RESURRECTION

Sister of the Resurrection –  Sister María de Alba Galgani, C.R.                                                             † The first time in the history of Catholic Church that a religious Community of women                                                      was founded by a mother and daughter †                                                                                 “Through the Cross and death to the Resurrection and glory”

Founders:  Blessed Mother Celine Borzecka  (mother)                                                                                            Venerable Servant of God, Hedwig Borzecka  (daughter)                                                                     Reverend Peter Semencko

Place:  Rome, Italy

Year:  1891 A.D.

Her Charism:  Nourished by community living and her dedication to the Immaculate Heart   of Mary, (the perfect model of faithful cooperation in the plan of salvation) this Sister participates in a special way in the Paschal Mystery (the ultimate expression of love and  hope) in which the transforming power of the love of the Triune God is revealed.  She proclaims in word and action that because God loves her, she responds to this love by going with Christ “through the Cross and death to the Resurrection and glory” . . . .per crucem et mortem ad resurrectionem et gloriam.  This Sister witnesses to the Risen Christ as a bearer   of hope, peace and joy as she works toward the moral and religious rebirth of society.  Nursing, teaching, offering retreats and working with the elderly in convalescent homes have always been her main apostolate.  With time and need, her charitable works have expanded.