Sisters of the Holy Family-Louisiana
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The Sisters of the Holy Family based in New Orleans, Louisiana
, were founded in 1837 as the Sisters of the Presentation by Henriette DeLille
. In 1842, the order changed its name to the Sisters of the Holy Family.
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
, were founded in 1837 as the Sisters of the Presentation by Henriette DeLille
Henriette DeLille
Venerable Henriette DeLille founded the Catholic order of the Sisters of the Holy Family, made up of free women of color, in New Orleans. The order provided nursing care and a home for orphans, later establishing schools as well. In 1989 the order formally opened its cause with the Vatican in...
. In 1842, the order changed its name to the Sisters of the Holy Family.
External links
- The Sisters of the Holy Family
- Council of Major Women Superiors of Women Religious, Sisters of the Holy Family page
- Orrick, Lucy Semmes, "Along the Color Line", National Magazine, November 1904