SISTER OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, MOTHER OF CHRIST

Sister of the Immaculate Heart of Mary,  –  Sister Josephine Mary Bakhita, C.S.I.H.M.M.O.C.                                Mother of Christ                                                                                                                                                         “Maid who wed Infinity; Clay that shaped Divinity;                                                                                      Lady of the Trinity, Keep me in your heart!”                                                                 “Bringing Compassion to the World by Awareness, Attitude, and Action”                                                               “To Jesus through Mary  –  Humility and Charity”

Founders:  Archbishop Charles Heerey, C.S.Sp.                                                                                                          Mother Mary Bernadette Anyogu                                                                                                              Mother Mary Magdalene Oranu

Place:  Onitsha, Nigeria, Africa

Year:  1937 A.D.

Her Charism:  Inspired by the words of Our Lady of Fatima, “My heart will be your comfort and the way which will lead you to God”, Charles Heerey founded this congregation of indigenous women.  As his spiritual daughter, this Sister draws strength from her closeness with Jesus and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  Her charism is the compassion toward and uplift of women and children, and her spirit is humility in the imitation of Mary, the humble handmaid of the Lord.  She educates them and also serves the poor, the sick, and the less privileged in society through pastoral and social services.  As a zealous missionary, this Sister is entirely selfless as was Our Lady.