To educate children and youth and to keep them from danger was the great passion of Blessed Elisabetta and the principal aim of the work to which she dedicated herself through many sacrifices. She established schools for girls and made sure that nothing was lacking in the students that would enable them to grow sound in spirit and body. The school was her most urgent apostolate, and she wanted schools in every village.
Faithful to the Charism of our Foundress and to the traditions of the Congregation, we commit ourselves to educating students at all levels to discover God and the values of the spirit so that they may seek a vision of the world in accord with the gospel. We present Christ to our students as a model and example of life.
Witnessing the preferential love of Christ
We commit ourselves to valuing our mission each day and to loving it with all our hearts. In the enduring presence of Christ and in the love of the souls entrusted to us, we find the source of our spirituality. The spiritual and apostolic characteristic of our congregation is contained in the motto: “Ardere et lucere”. As religious, we are contemplatives in action, and we burn to give light to others.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION
Founded in Italy in 1839, our Congregation has dedicated 186 years to our passion for education.
Inspired by Blessed Elisabetta Renzi, we commit ourselves to shaping hearts and minds,
creating learning environments where faith, compassion, and personal growth can thrive.
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The true character of the Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows lies in the tender affection of the children and their commitment to their education and training.
Blessed Elisabetta Renzi